Claude News (Claude, Tex.), Vol. 64, No. [6], Ed. 1 Thursday, October 8, 1953 Page: 2 of 16
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CLAUDE. ARMSTRONG COUNTY, 1EX.. THURSDAY, OCT 8, 1953.
THE CLAUDE NEWS
GO TO
CHURCH
in 1893
admiring
i children
prepared
u," and
t Ity Omen.
. that
i almighty
I stars declare
of Ood who
In
the glory
world,
i to man.
are
we hum-
to man that
We mar-
By North Armstrong Club
With lasting and prayer, the
First Christian Church of Claude
was organized in 1893. Bro. Thomas
G. Nance of Plainview, was the
organiser and first preacher. He
held his first service in a little
school house, just across the street
south of Dr. Warner's house.
Charter members were: Mr. and
Mrs. W. N. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs.
J. H. White and daughter, Laura,
Mrs. Fannie Mitchell, Mrs. S. A.
Watson, Mrs. Buck King, Mr. and
Mrs. F. N. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. T.
J. Davis, Mrs. J. N. Johnson, Mrs.
J. T Baker and Mrs. J. H. Hamner.
Those whP knew Grandma Ham-
ner will never forget that saintly
consecrated christian, who always
sat in her chair in front, near the
preacher. She attended services ev-
ery Lord's Day, that her health
would permit. When not able to
attend, she waited eagerly for
friends to come and tell her how
the work of the church was pro-
i would
In UN Bro. Nance came and
held the first protracted meeting.
There were six converts: Maudie
Fletcher, Hattle Fletcher, Viola
man that thou dost provide food,
clothing, and protection for him!
Let us "praise the LORD," for "his
mercy andureth for ever!"
YMAN'S DAY
BAPTIST CHURCH
Texas
, October 11th
- God's man
church, at business
from Junior
|p will be taught
hymen
Wait To Hear
• Men's Choir
11:00 a.m.
i" (Jeremiah)
Wolf. SalUe Hill. Maudie Miller
and Jim HU1. Other families con-
nected with the church before 1900
were the Waltons, _Neal Collins, the
C. Wolfs, the Hoods, Edmonsons,
Miss Emma Johns, and Miss Kate
Michner, who was church clerk
for several years and who some-
time later married D. Moore, who
also became a member.
After 1900 these families were ad-
ded to the church: the M. M.
Kerrs, the J. T. Christians, F. M.
Balieys, Woodfcurns and Caytons;
Bennetts, Phillips, C a m p o e 11
Dodges, Hunters, Martins, Mrs. John
Goin. Doshiers, Annie Smith, Gists,
Galloways, McFarlands, Hlnes, Old-
hams, Waggoners, Yeamans, Loena
Woodward, Arthur Gripps, Ed Lay-
cocks, Copes, Turners, McMurrys,
Mrs. Harp Kight and children, A.
E. Rutherfords, D. B. Matthews;
Mrs. Gilbert and Prank and Nona
Bagwell, J. T. Thomas, and John
Moores.
The first several years of the
churches existence, most of the
members lived in the country, so
they did not have regular services,
but usually on meeting day every-
one would bring well filled baskets
and stay all day.
Bro. Nance, who lived in Plain-
view would often stop at chuck wa-
gons or cow outfits, as he drove
over in a buggy and preach to the
cowboys. When a preacher was a-
vuilable, they would have camp
meetings, and each family would
bring their chuck wagon and stay
from one to two weeks. After the
Court House was built, services
were held there until a 'church
building was built in 189S. J. M.
Hamner, F. P. Walton. W. N. Flet-
cher. J. M. White and J. H. Hill
were Elders and Trustees at that
time. *
Early pastors were P. T. Denson
of Ainarillo, Emmanual Dubts of
Clarendon, Rudolph Clark, who with
his brother, founded Ad-Ran Col-
lege at Thorp Springs* J. S. Stock-
ard of Hereford and Jewel Howard
of Ainarillo.
The first resident pastor was Bro.
White, followed by A. N. Julian,
McConley. Dickie, Matthews, Kelly,
McKinney. Pope. Leslie Moore and
Garland Farmer. At times they had
no pastor but have always met ev-
ery Lord's Day for Bible Study and
Communion.
The Church has had the privilege
of being boat to two District Con-
vention* first in MM and again
was ordained and remained almost
six years; when he left, not only
the church but the whole commun-
ity regretted seeing him go.
Garland Farmer, the next pastor,
was a student preacher, a very con-
secrated young man. The Bible
School has always had a' very im-
portant part in the work of the
church.
Jim Hill was made Superinten-
dent when just a young boy and
held that position for many years.
He was also teacher of the young
peoples class. E. L. Hunter was also
Superintendent for a number of
years, then R. L. Hunter for a
short time, followed ty Malcolm
Bennett, then Mr. Dodge held this
position for many years, also tea-
cher of the Men's Bible Class. He
was loyal and devoted to the
church. Annie Smith was the effi-
cient Secretary and Treasurer of
both the church and Bible School
for many years.
Miss Bonnie Baker was pianist
for church and Sunday School for
many years. She was made teacher
of the young peoples class after
Jim Hill moved away.
Melba Dodge and Lela Bates also
serve,! as pianists after Bonnie
moved to Amarillo; then Mrs. Gil-
bert later became pianist and Paul-
ine Dodge, then Lcona Woodward
and Alice Yeaman was a song lead-
er for many years.
In the early years of the church
the Christian Womens Board of
Missions was organized by Miss
Lela Jordan. One of the main ob-
jects of this organization was to
help to support the Juliette Fowler
Orphans Home and Home for the
Aged in Dallas. Mrs. Lloyd Nelson
was President and Mrs. Cecil Wag-
goner was Secretary.
Through the years of World War
II the church was happy with the
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SERMOft
G. O. McMillan, Minister
FORD A. ELLIS, former Minister
in 1938.
The parsonage was built in 1916
and the money to pay for it >vas
ready when the building was com-
pleted: of which Bro. Julian was
the first occupant.
While Bro. Mathews was pastor
the Sunday School rooms and Bap-
tistry were added to the chiuch and
other improvements were made.
The McConleys came to Claude
as bride and groom, and this was
his first pastorate; he is now a
very prominent pastor in the bro-
therhood.
Bro. Leslie Moore was one of
their most loved pastors; he came
to Claude a ihort time fitter he
Rev. Robert H. Harper
Cod's Design for a Better il oriel.
Lesson for Octobtr -I: I <~i .ih 42-
5-9; Mark 14-15; Job,, i: 16-17;
Revelation 21; 1-5.
Golden Text: Revelation 21: 3.
Evidences of God's design for a
better world are found in the sev-
eral passages grouped in the les-
son text. The God of the universe
is He who designs for men a better
world and his wisdom and power
give assurance of such a world; a
world in which disease shall be
healed, the prisons emptied of oc-
cupants. and men shall rejoice in
freedom from sin.
In the passage from Mark we
find Jesus preaching the kingdom
of God. This is a kingdom in the
hearts of men and it js not subject
to the limitations and barriers of
earthly kingdoms. It transcends all
the barriers known to men. Its
reign is that of love in men's
hearts. It is to be entered by re-
pentance and faith in the gospel.
The passage from John tells of
the supreme gift that God has
made to men in Christ. God so
loved the world that he gave his
only begotten Son as the Saviour.
Thus the better world must come
through faith in Christ.
The kingdom of God is not
limited by death. The grave is no
barrier to the kingdom's continu-
ance. For, as the inspired seer
looked off from Patmos. he saw the
New Jerusalem and all the redeem-!
ed. And he heard a great voice de-i
claring that the tabernacle of God
should be with men. So love will
survive death and glorify the king-'
dom la it* eternal setting iol
beaven. — -— -—
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