Church Dedications in Maryland by S. B. Horton

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 15, 1914

Church Dedications in Maryland

By S. B. Horton

It was my privilege to have part in two church dedications in Maryland recently. One took place in Fords Store during the Harvest Ingathering campaign, the other at Whiteleysburg on Sunday, December 28. About twenty years ago the Atlantic Conference, then comprising New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, sent workers to what is called the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Tents were pitched at Rock Hall, Fords Store, Church Hill, Millington, Chestertown, Crumpton, and one or two other places, resulting in raising up churches at the first four places named. Buildings were erected at Rock Hall (recently repaired and very tastefully embellished), at Fords Store, and at Church Hill. The Fords Store building had not weathered the years so well, which prompted the brethren to plan for a new building, the one recently dedicated. It is a credit to our work in that section of the State, and has brought revival and inspiration to the loyal members composing the Fords Store congregation.

Previous to the Eastern Shore efforts, work had been conducted with success at Hollandville, Del., near the Maryland line, at Greensboro and other points in Caroline County, Maryland. The brethren at these places decided to erect a building at some geographical center which would serve as a lighthouse in that section, as well as a meeting place for the scattered flock. Accordingly a neat and attractive pebble-dash structure was erected, and the neighbors and friends were invited to its dedication. On this occasion the building was filled to its capacity. There were present at the services R. T. Baer, president of the Chesapeake Conference, R. H. Martin, L. E. Froom, F. E. Hankins, and the writer. The neighbors and friends have been liberal in helping to complete the edifice. Elder and Mrs. Baer remained after the dedication to conduct a seven days' effort under encouraging conditions.

It was a pleasure to meet with many whom I had not seen for years. Their loyalty to the work gives inspiration and courage. S. B. Horton.