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Emmanuel United Methodist Church Of Windsor
History:
The Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church, Windsor, PA had its beginning in Grim's Hall in the year 1901 under the pastoral leadership of Rev. E. Fulcomer. Rev. Fulcomer lived in Yoe and was assisted in the work of the charge by Rev. S.A. Snyder, as junior preacher. The class was organized with eleven members.
The first church was erected in 1902 under the guidance of Rev. E. Fulcomer and dedicated in December by Bishop Rudolph Dubs, D.D. The cost was $6,000. The church bell was cast in 1902 by the Buckeye Bell Foundry and installed by the E.W. Vanduzen Co. of Cincinnati.
The parsonage was build in 1919 under the leadership of Rev. G.L. Maice. The cost was $8,000.
As Sunday School continued to grow, more space and better teaching conditions were needed. In 1927, under the pastorate of Rev. D.W. Stock, the Sunday School unit was added to the church building. This unit with other alterations and improvements cost $17,000. It was dedicated on Sunday, December 11, 1927, by Bishop M.T. Maze, D.D. H.T. Gohn was the contractor. The indebtedness on this project was a great challenge through the years of the depression, but by faithful and sacrificial service and giving, the congregation was able to hold a note burning service freeing the congregation of debt for the first time since 1927 on Sunday, December 9, 1945, under the pastorate of Rev. Stewart F. Bingman.
In 1948, under the pastorate of Rev. Charles A. Russ, a garage was erected. The year 1956, under the pastorate of Rev. Lewis O. Paulhamus, saw extensive remodeling to Emmanuel Church. The goal of completing the basement under the main auditorium became a reality. The Primary Department was relocated in the new room with classes being divided by folding doors. The room, equipped with a stage, became a multi-purpose room. A kitchen, rest rooms, and storage space were provided. A fire escape was installed to provide emergency exits for the second floor and balcony.
In June 1968, Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church became Emmanuel United Methodist Church as a result of the merger between Evangelical United Brethren and Methodist denominations in Dallas, Texas.
The Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church, Windsor, PA had its beginning in Grim's Hall in the year 1901 under the pastoral leadership of Rev. E. Fulcomer. Rev. Fulcomer lived in Yoe and was assisted in the work of the charge by Rev. S.A. Snyder, as junior preacher. The class was organized with eleven members.
The first church was erected in 1902 under the guidance of Rev. E. Fulcomer and dedicated in December by Bishop Rudolph Dubs, D.D. The cost was $6,000. The church bell was cast in 1902 by the Buckeye Bell Foundry and installed by the E.W. Vanduzen Co. of Cincinnati.
The parsonage was build in 1919 under the leadership of Rev. G.L. Maice. The cost was $8,000.
As Sunday School continued to grow, more space and better teaching conditions were needed. In 1927, under the pastorate of Rev. D.W. Stock, the Sunday School unit was added to the church building. This unit with other alterations and improvements cost $17,000. It was dedicated on Sunday, December 11, 1927, by Bishop M.T. Maze, D.D. H.T. Gohn was the contractor. The indebtedness on this project was a great challenge through the years of the depression, but by faithful and sacrificial service and giving, the congregation was able to hold a note burning service freeing the congregation of debt for the first time since 1927 on Sunday, December 9, 1945, under the pastorate of Rev. Stewart F. Bingman.
In 1948, under the pastorate of Rev. Charles A. Russ, a garage was erected. The year 1956, under the pastorate of Rev. Lewis O. Paulhamus, saw extensive remodeling to Emmanuel Church. The goal of completing the basement under the main auditorium became a reality. The Primary Department was relocated in the new room with classes being divided by folding doors. The room, equipped with a stage, became a multi-purpose room. A kitchen, rest rooms, and storage space were provided. A fire escape was installed to provide emergency exits for the second floor and balcony.
In June 1968, Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church became Emmanuel United Methodist Church as a result of the merger between Evangelical United Brethren and Methodist denominations in Dallas, Texas.