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In 1987, just one year after our present pastor was called to replace his father, who had retired from the ministry in 1986, another congregation of our fellowship suddenly lost its pastor of many years and was unable to find and call a replacement. Peace found itself with a “remote contingent” of dear brethren in Midland, Michigan, in need of a faithful shepherd. While our efforts there were at first viewed as a temporary measure in an emergency situation, the group soon joined our congregation and established a regular schedule of services and classes of instruction for all ages. Early In 2006, after eighteen years of bi-weekly trips to Midland on the part of our Pastor and the diligent efforts our Michigan contingent to reach out to the community, but with dwindling attendance at our Midland chapel, the members there opted to transfer their membership to a closer congregation of our fellowship; and our operation in Midland closed in January of that year. |
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