Morgan Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): July 24, 25th and Upcoming Events!

July 26, 2010

July 24, 25th and Upcoming Events!

Thanks to Steve and Dawn Wood who organized the trash pick-up on Morgan Four Oaks Rd. on Saturday. Our crew included Buddy, Connie, Kelly, Tony, Carlee, Ken, April, Courtney, Josie, Steve, Lois, Mason, Josh and David. Thanks also to Randy for the equipment support. We spent about an hour and a half picking up trash, and about two hours afterwards visiting and eating pizza. In church we recognized our first two female elders: Gloria Vaughn and Kathie Moreland! We also installed Buddy Hannah, Connie Hannah and Lois Work as new deacons. It was exciting seeing more than 60 people in worship. On Sunday afternoon we enjoyed the Disciples Annual Picnic. 3-4-1 and Kelly, Micah and David brought the music. Charlie brought "Hillbilly golf" and April organized the badminton games. It was a fun time.

7/31 Skateboard ministry trip to Grove City/ Baby Shower in the Fellowship Hall (Alex and Brandi in charge)
8/7 Jason and Sarah's Wedding 3:30pm
8/8 Meeting after church, then pig roast at the Godman's
8/9 Canoe Trip - $15 a person see David for more info

A Brief History

In February 1862, Richard Stowers deeded a portion of his land to Jeremiah Wells and William Kirkwood to establish a meeting house for the Christian Church at Morgan. On that site, a frame building was constructed facing the South Licking River. The Rev. Kirkwood, a blacksmith, was the pastor of the congregation.

In December 1882, the building was destroyed when sulfur candles ignited a tree during a Christmas program. Within a year, a brick building had replaced the frame structure. The brick structure was razed in 1915 when a defective wall created a hazard. The present structure, built in 1915 of bricks from the old building and new pressed bricks, faces northeast toward Kentucky Highway 1054. The sanctuary seats 125 people, with room for approximately 20 choir members. Twelve stained-glass windows centered with symbols of faith, were given by families in honor of past members.

More than 35 pastors have served Morgan Christian Church, which is associated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) during its long history. A majority of these pastors were also students at Lexington Theological Seminary (formerly called The College of the Bible).

-From A Study of the Morgan Christian Church, Pendleton County, Kentucky, a master's thesis by Roland West Jones for the College of the Bible, 1961 (now Lexington Theological Seminary).

In July of 2008 a new parsonage was erected in-between the sanctuary and the river. A new fellowship hall was constructed in December of 2008. On January 25, 2009 the Shotwell-Aulick Fellowship hall was dedicated.

In the spring of 2009 there are plans to pave the parking lot in front of the old Morgan High School. We also plan on erecting a monument in commemoration to those who have been laid in the Morgan Christian Church Cemetery.