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Old Christian Union Church was organized
18471847 – Old Christian Union Church was organized
1847Old Christian Union Church was organized
1847 – Old Christian Union Church was organized
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Presbyterians of Lawson Was Organized
June 18, 1849June 18, 1849 – The Presbyterians, the oldest church group of Lawson was organized June 18, 1849—in a log meeting house built in 1844, six miles southeast of the future Lawson. Salem??
June 18, 1849Presbyterians of Lawson Was Organized
The Presbyterians, the oldest church group of Lawson was organized
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Old Union Christian Union Church
November 8, 1868November 8, 1868 – Old Union joined with the Christian Unions to become Old Union Christian Union Church.
November 8, 1868Old Union Christian Union Church
Old Union joined with the Christian Unions
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Presbyterian & Methodist Combine Resources
18721872 – Lawson Presbyterian and Methodist were organized combining resources to build the town’s first church on the northeast corner of Fourth & Ingles. Separate services were held.
1872Presbyterian & Methodist Combine Resources
Lawson Presbyterian and Methodist Churches were combined
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Presbyterian’s New Church Building
September 22, 1872September 22, 1872 – J. M. Scott preached the first Presbyterian sermon in the new church building located at Fourth & Ingles
September 22, 1872Presbyterian’s New Church Building
J. M. Scott preached the first Presbyterian sermon
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The first Baptist Church organized
18791879 – the first Lawson Baptist Church was organized
1879The first Baptist Church organized
The first Lawson Baptist Church was organized
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Baptists Built a Church
18801880 – the first Baptists built a church on Pennsylvania, just south of Fifth
1880Baptists Built a Church
The first Baptists built a church
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Christian Church Was Organized
January 29, 1882January 29, 1882 – The Lawson Christian Church was organized.
January 29, 1882Christian Church Was Organized
The Lawson Christian Church was organized.
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Christian Church Building Was Dedicated
August 4, 1883August 4, 1883 – The new Christian Church on Raum was dedicated.
August 4, 1883Christian Church Building Was Dedicated
The new Christian Church was dedicated
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Presbyterians Purchases Entire Building
18871887 – Presbyterians purchased the Methodists’ half of the church and lot at Fourth & Ingles
1887Presbyterians Purchases Entire Building
Presbyterians purchased the Methodists’ half of the church
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Methodist Church Dedicated
November 1887November 1887 – Methodist Church building at Sixth & Ingles was dedicated
November 1887Methodist Church Dedicated
Methodist Church building at Sixth & Ingles was dedicated
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Baptist Church Destroyed by Fire
18901890 – the Baptist church on Pennsylvania just south of Fifth burned down.
1890Baptist Church Destroyed by Fire
Baptist church on Pennsylvania just south of Fifth
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New Baptist Church Complete
18921892 – the new Baptist church was completed on the south half of two lots just below Sixth, on the east side of Doniphan.
1892New Baptist Church Complete
The new Baptist church was completed
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Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society
18951895 – Woman’s Missionary Society was established at the Methodist Church.
1895Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society
Woman’s Missionary Society was established
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Christian Church Rededicated
December 13, 1896December 13, 1896 – The Christian Church building was rededicated after the completion of the north and south gabled additions.
December 13, 1896Christian Church Rededicated
The Christian Church building was rededicated
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Presbyterian’s New Manse
18981898 – The Presbyterian’s new manse was first occupied by the current minister H. M. Kerr.
1898Presbyterian’s New Manse
The Presbyterian’s new manse was first occupied
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Old Union Builds Church
19021902 – Old Union built a frame building near the old church
1902Old Union Builds Church
Old Union built a frame building
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Salem Church Building Was Dedicated
September 30, 1906September 30, 1906 – the present Salem church building was dedicated
September 30, 1906Salem Church Building Was Dedicated
The present Salem church building was dedicated
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First Sermon in New Presbyterian Church
February 3, 1907February 3, 1907 – The first sermon was given by J. B. Carpenter in the new Presbyterian church.
February 3, 1907First Sermon in New Presbyterian Church
The first sermon was given in the new Presbyterian church.
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Presbyterian Church Building Was Dedicated
May 26, 1907May 26, 1907- The new Presbyterian church building was dedicated
May 26, 1907Presbyterian Church Building Was Dedicated
The new Presbyterian church building was dedicated
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Methodist Church Purchased Lots
19091909 – Methodist group purchased Lots 8,9,10 in Block 2 (northeast corner of Fifth & Penn) for a new church (current location in 2020) for $1625
1909Methodist Church Purchased Lots
Methodist group purchased Lots at Fifth & Penn
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Slip Up Christian Church Disbanded
19101910 – Slip Up Christian Church disbanded which added membership to the Lawson Christian Church
1910Slip Up Christian Church Disbanded
Slip Up Christian Church disbanded which added membership
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Methodist Church Was Dedicated
November 6, 1911November 6, 1911 – The new Methodist Church on the northeast corner of Fifth & Penn was dedicated
November 6, 1911Methodist Church Was Dedicated
The new Methodist Church was dedicated
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Canaan Hill Church Organized
September 1, 1918September 1, 1918 – Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene was organized
September 1, 1918Canaan Hill Church Organized
Canaan Hill Church Organized
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Methodists Tenth Anniversary of the Church Dedication
November 6, 1921November 6, 1921 – Methodists celebrated their tenth anniversary of the dedication of the church
November 6, 1921Methodists Tenth Anniversary of the Church Dedication
Methodists celebrated their tenth anniversary
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Canaan Hill Church Was Dedicated
19231923 – Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene’s first church building was dedicated by by Dr. J. B. Chapman
1923Canaan Hill Church Was Dedicated
Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene’s first church building
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Assembly of God Church Was Organized
February 4, 1943February 4, 1943 – Assembly of God Church was organized
February 4, 1943Assembly of God Church Was Organized
February 4, 1943 – Assembly of God Church was organized
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Canaan Hill Church Building Destroyed by Fire
19451945 – Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene’s first church building destroyed by fire
1945Canaan Hill Church Building Destroyed by Fire
Canaan Hill Church building destroyed by fire
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Presbyterian Church Celebrated Its Centennial
June 1949June 1949 – The Presbyterian Church celebrated its centennial
June 1949Presbyterian Church Celebrated Its Centennial
The Presbyterian Church celebrated its centennial
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Canaan Hill’s Second Church Was Dedicated
February 25, 1951February 25, 1951 – Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene’s second church building was dedicated by Dr. Jarrette Aycock
February 25, 1951Canaan Hill’s Second Church Was Dedicated
Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene’s second church building
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From Entry Fee to Fifty Three
August 2, 1953August 2, 1953 – The women of the Lawson Christian church sponsored publication of FROM ENTRY FEE TO FIFTY THREE: A History of Lawson’s Three County Community—a book written to commemorate the seventieth anniversary of the first church building’s dedication.
August 2, 1953From Entry Fee to Fifty Three
The women of the Lawson Christian church sponsored publication
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Canaan Hill’s Parsonage Completed
19551955 – Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene’s parsonage was completed
1955Canaan Hill’s Parsonage Completed
Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene’s parsonage was completed
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Methodists Purchased An Organ
19551955 – The Methodists purchased a Hammond organ for the sanctuary
1955Methodists Purchased An Organ
1955 – The Methodists purchased a Hammond organ for the sanctuary
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New Presbyterian Manse Was Completed
June 1956June 1956 – The new Presbyterian manse, built between the church and the 1898 manse, was first occupied by Vernon Bowman and his family.
June 1956New Presbyterian Manse Was Completed
The new Presbyterian manse was first occupied
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Groundbreaking Services for Baptist Church Education Unit
July 30, 1958July 30, 1958 – groundbreaking services were held for the Baptist Church Education unit at Third and Ingles
July 30, 1958Groundbreaking Services for Baptist Church Education Unit
Groundbreaking services were held for the Baptist Church Education unit
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Second Baptist Church Organized
October 13, 1957October 13, 1957 – the second Baptist Church was constituted as a church with 33 charter members
October 13, 1957Second Baptist Church Organized
The second Baptist Church was constituted as a church
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Christian Church Bought An Organ
19581958 – The Christian Church bought a Baldwin organ
1958Christian Church Bought An Organ
The Christian Church bought a Baldwin organ
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Christian Church Bought a Parsonage.
19581958 – The Christian Church bought a parsonage.
1958Christian Church Bought a Parsonage.
The Christian Church bought a parsonage.
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Baptist Purchase Land
July 20, 1958July 20, 1958 – the trustees of the second Baptist Church were instructed to purchase the property at the corner of Third and Ingles
July 20, 1958Baptist Purchase Land
The trustees of the second Baptist Church were instructed
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Baptist Education Unit Was Completed
December 24, 1958December 24, 1958 – construction on the Baptist Church Education unit was completed
December 24, 1958Baptist Education Unit Was Completed
Construction on the Baptist Church Education unit was completed
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Presbyterians Purchased an Organ
19591959 – the Presbyterian purchased an electric organ
1959Presbyterians Purchased an Organ
The Presbyterians purchased an electric organ
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Methodists Added Nursery Service
19631963 – The Methodist Church added nursery service for young mothers
1963Methodists Added Nursery Service
The Methodist Church added nursery service for young mothers
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Canaan Hill Church Building Razed
June 17, 1963June 17 1963 – Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene’s second building was torn down
June 17, 1963Canaan Hill Church Building Razed
Canaan Hill Church's second building was torn down
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Assembly of God Church Purchased Land
June 19, 1963June 19, 1963 – Assembly of God Church purchased five acres of land where the church now sets.
June 19, 1963Assembly of God Church Purchased Land
Assembly of God Church purchased five acres of land where the church now sets
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First Service in New Canaan Hill Church
October 26, 1963October 26, 1963 – the first service was held in the newly built Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene’s third church building
October 26, 1963First Service in New Canaan Hill Church
The first service was held in the newly built Canaan Hill Church
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Dedication of the Canaan Hill Church
April 19, 1964April 19, 1964 – The formal dedication of the Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene’s new church was held
April 19, 1964Dedication of the Canaan Hill Church
The formal dedication of the Canaan Hill Church
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Baptist Church Purchased a Parsonage
July 1964July 1964 – the Baptist church purchased a parsonage located at 536 East Fifth Street
July 1964Baptist Church Purchased a Parsonage
The Baptist church purchased a parsonage
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Wilderness Camp was Created
September 14, 1964September 14, 1964 – Wilderness was created by the Missouri Conference of The United Methodist Church. It provides summer camp opportunities for children and youth and is available to groups of all sizes for retreats, camping, and recreational activities.
On October 21, 2015, the camp was purchased by the Wilderness Camping and Retreat Association (WCRA) and was officially granted 501(c)3 status.
September 14, 1964Wilderness Camp was Created
Wilderness was createdby the Missouri Conference
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Assembly of God Church Was Completed
January 10, 1965January 10, 1965 – The new Assembly of God Church was completed (2020 current location but not the same building??)
January 10, 1965Assembly of God Church Was Completed
The new Assembly of God Church was completed
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The Educational Wing of the Presbyterian Church was Dedicated
April 18, 1965April 18, 1965 – The new educational wing of the Presbyterian Church was dedicated
April 18, 1965The Educational Wing of the Presbyterian Church was Dedicated
The new educational wing of the Presbyterian Church was dedicated
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Methodists Celebrated the Centennial of the Two Rural Classes
October 10, 1965October 10, 1965 – The Methodists celebrated the centennial of the original founding of the two rural classes
October 10, 1965Methodists Celebrated the Centennial of the Two Rural Classes
The Methodists celebrated the centennial
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First Services in the New Baptist Church
July 17, 1966July 17, 1966 – the first services were held in the new Baptist Church at Third and Ingles
July 17, 1966First Services in the New Baptist Church
The first services were held in the new Baptist Church
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The Baptist Church was Dedicated
April 12, 1967April 12, 1967 – Dedicatory service was held for the Baptist Church at Third & Ingles
April 12, 1967The Baptist Church was Dedicated
The Baptist Church dedicatory service was held
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Presbyterian Church Refaced with Brick
1967-19681967-1968 – The Presbyterian church was refaced with brick to match the educational wing
1967-1968Presbyterian Church Refaced with Brick
The Presbyterian church was refaced with brick
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Evangelican United Bethren and the Methodist Church Joined
19681968 – the Evangelican United Bethren and the Methodist church joined hands as the United Methodist Church
1968Evangelican United Bethren and the Methodist Church Joined
The Evangelican United Bethren and the Methodist church joined
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Schools Held Classes at Baptist Church
19681968 – School held two classes in the Baptist church’s educational quarters.
1968Schools Held Classes at Baptist Church
School held two classes in the Baptist church’s educational quarters
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Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene 50th Anniversary
June 23, 1968June 23, 1968 – Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene celebrated its 50th anniversary
June 23, 1968Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene 50th Anniversary
Canaan Hill Church celebrated its 50th anniversary
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First Combined Service for the Presbyterians & Christians
September 14, 1969September 14, 1969 – The first united service was held paving the way to combine the Presbyterian and Christian Churches.
September 14, 1969First Combined Service for the Presbyterians & Christians
The first united service was held for the Presbyterian and Christian Churches
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Wilderness Camp Purchased by WCRA
October 21, 2015On October 21, 2015, Wilderness was purchased by the Wilderness Camping and Retreat Association (WCRA) and was officially granted 501(c)3 status. WCRA became a Nonprofit Corporation June 15, 2015
September 14, 1964 – Wilderness was created by the Missouri Conference of The United Methodist Church. It provides summer camp opportunities for children and youth and is available to groups of all sizes for retreats, camping, and recreational activities.
October 21, 2015Wilderness Camp Purchased by WCRA
The camp was purchased by the Wilderness Camping and Retreat Association