THE CHURCH IS BORN
The Galion First Church of the Nazarene originated out of the efforts of Rev. J.V. Cook, evangelist, and Dwight Peffley, song director, at a tent meeting held on the west side of East Street behind what is now the Certified Gas Station in Galion during the summer of 1926.
REGULAR SERVICES BEGIN
A variety of locations provided meeting places for the fledgling congregation. The first regular services were held in the home of Mr. & Mrs. W.O. Baldinger. The services then moved to a hall on the third floor of a building on the Public Square. Later the services moved to a room at 217 S. Market Street.
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Early meetings were held on the third floor of this building located on Public Square in Galion, current site of FirstStar Bank. |
THE CHURCH IS ORGANIZED
The church was organized on August 3, 1926 by District Superintendent Charles A. Gibson on what was at the time, the Central Ohio District. The church was organized with thirteen charter members.
THE FIRST CHURCH FACILITY
Rev. James C. Leonard served as pastor when the church facility at 124 West Atwood was built. The dedication of this first building was on January 22, 1939.
The West Atwood Street facility was remodeled and an educational unit was erected under the leadership of Rev. Paul C. Hayman in 1959. The educational unit was dedicated on December 13, 1959.
| The first facility at
124 West Atwood Street is shown here and was built under the leadership
of Rev. James C. Leonard in 1939. An educational unit was added by Rev. Paul C. Hayman in 1959. |
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PRESENT CHURCH LOCATION
Under the leadership of Rev. Dale Hilkert, "Miracle Acres" was purchased and the first building was erected at 777 Fairview Avenue. It was dedicated on April 16, 1978. Then, in 1988, an educational/fellowship hall unit was added under the leadership of Dr. Timothy B. Pusey. The addition was dedicated on January 22, 1989 by District Superintendent Dr. Jack Archer. This dedication was 50 years to the day when the first church facility was dedicated.
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"Miracle Acres" was purchased and the first building errected at 777 Fairview Avenue in 1978. An educational/fellowship hall unit was added under the leadership of Dr. Timothy B. Pusey in 1989 and was dedicated 50 years to the day when the first church facility was dedicated. |
TAKING A BOLD STEP
The vision of Rev. Michael R. Williams took the Galion Nazarene Church to yet another level as a plan was developed to add a Family Life Worship Center. Ground was broken in 1997 and on November 15, 1998 the new worship facility was dedicated. The building seats up to 500 and has been used to host everything from Christian concerts to open athletic nights.
A Family
Life Worship Center was added in 1998 This multi-purpose facility can seat up to 500 people and has been used to host everything from Christian concerts to open athletic nights. |
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HISTORY IN THE MAKING
The future of the Galion First Church of the Nazarene is bright as God leads us into the next millenium. Under the leadership of Rev. Richard D. McCartney who joined us on November 26, 2000, the Lord is using His servants in Galion to fulfill His commission and to build His kingdom.
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