Why I Love My Church

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Judy Hanlin - Brilliant, Ohio

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Everyone Welcomed at Old Country Church

Sixty-three years ago, my husband, Keith, and I were married at a peaceful old country church in the Albany, Missouri, area.

The church was organized as a Christian congregation in January 1854. Over the years the building was moved to a new location, and, in 1879, it was formally dedicated by H.W. Williams, with many well-wishers in attendance.

Improvements and additions have been added, including electricity. Central heat was also installed, doing away with the wood stove that once stood in the sanctuary, and a basement was added when the building was relocated many years ago.

In 1882, Mary Peery, a member of the Dorsey community, came up with the idea that there should be a Sunday school class. Determined, she rode horseback from house to house, knocking on doors to see if people in the community would be interested in a Sunday school. They were, and the first class was held in May that year. The choir director used a tuning fork to lead the choir.

We moved to other communities through the years, but after my husband retired, we moved back to the Albany community. Once again, we are members of the Dorsey Christian Church, where my husband now teaches the adult Bible study class.

The entire congregation is dedicated to keeping the church open for everyone in the community. This special country church is witness to many sojourners looking for comfort, guidance and fellowship.

Lettie Siddens - Albany, Missouri

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