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Historical Highlights
South Church started as a Sunday School in 1931 under the direction of Rev. E.A.
Bowser. The first services were held in the Ukrainian Hall on the corner of Mt. Hope Ave.
Sterling. The Church was organized in 1932.
In 1934, property was purchased at 1033 Lenore Avenue. Services were held in the
basement until the sanctuary was completed under the leadership of Rev. M.F. Early, in
1937.
With the increase of attendance, it became evident by 1958 that the Church would have to
provide more space. Our present building site was located, and when presented to the
membership, the vote was unanimous that we purchase it. The house on this property
was remodeled so that it could be used for a parsonage and the old parsonage at 605 W.
Mt. Hope Ave. was sold.
August 5, 1962 was an important day. Approximately 125 people gathered at 401 W.
Holmes Rd. for the Ground-Breaking Service. After a challenging message by Dr. Fred J.
Hawk, our District Superintendent, the first shovel of dirt was turned by Mrs. Daisy
Anderson, charter member, symbolizing, "Foundations of the Past." Johnny Kring, son of
Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Kring, turned the second shovel, symbolizing "Building for the Future."
Then followed the day when the actual work for the building got underway. It was
September 21, 1962 that excavation work began, and the first footings were poured on
October 4, 1962.
Following the move to this new location, the congregation continued to grow. A new
Sanctuary was added to the facility, opening in February 1991. This location at 401 W.
Holmes Rd. has served two generations of members at South Church of the Nazarene.
On October 16, 2003, the Church purchased 22 acres at the corner of Waverly Road and
Holt Road, southwest of Lansing. This property will be the location of a new facility, which
will meet the ministry needs of the congregation well into this new century.
As South Church continues to move into the future, she remains faithful to her calling to
present the gospel and to nurture believers in the faith. Together we continue to serve the
Lord as we serve others.
Bowser. The first services were held in the Ukrainian Hall on the corner of Mt. Hope Ave.
Sterling. The Church was organized in 1932.
In 1934, property was purchased at 1033 Lenore Avenue. Services were held in the
basement until the sanctuary was completed under the leadership of Rev. M.F. Early, in
1937.
With the increase of attendance, it became evident by 1958 that the Church would have to
provide more space. Our present building site was located, and when presented to the
membership, the vote was unanimous that we purchase it. The house on this property
was remodeled so that it could be used for a parsonage and the old parsonage at 605 W.
Mt. Hope Ave. was sold.
August 5, 1962 was an important day. Approximately 125 people gathered at 401 W.
Holmes Rd. for the Ground-Breaking Service. After a challenging message by Dr. Fred J.
Hawk, our District Superintendent, the first shovel of dirt was turned by Mrs. Daisy
Anderson, charter member, symbolizing, "Foundations of the Past." Johnny Kring, son of
Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Kring, turned the second shovel, symbolizing "Building for the Future."
Then followed the day when the actual work for the building got underway. It was
September 21, 1962 that excavation work began, and the first footings were poured on
October 4, 1962.
Following the move to this new location, the congregation continued to grow. A new
Sanctuary was added to the facility, opening in February 1991. This location at 401 W.
Holmes Rd. has served two generations of members at South Church of the Nazarene.
On October 16, 2003, the Church purchased 22 acres at the corner of Waverly Road and
Holt Road, southwest of Lansing. This property will be the location of a new facility, which
will meet the ministry needs of the congregation well into this new century.
As South Church continues to move into the future, she remains faithful to her calling to
present the gospel and to nurture believers in the faith. Together we continue to serve the
Lord as we serve others.
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