A RESOLUTION recognizing the Greenwood Christian
Church on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of its
establishment.
Whereas, In 1837, a society was formed that would become
the Greenwood Christian Church;
Whereas, The first services were held in the home of
George Shortridge; however, because most of the members
were transient, the group disbanded until 1860;
Whereas, In 1860, some members of the Rocklane Church
organized what is known today as the Greenwood Christian
Church;
Whereas, In 1868, a white frame building was built at
Smart and Pearl streets, and later a brick building was
constructed at Broadway and Smart streets;
Whereas, Over the years, as the membership of the
Greenwood Christian Church continued to grow, the church
was enlarged to accommodate the growing membership;
Whereas, In 1976, Shan Rutherford was elected as Senior
Minister and is still attending to the needs of the faithful
members of the Greenwood Christian Church; and
Whereas, For the past 150 years, the members of the
Greenwood Christian Church have been committed to Jesus as
the Lord and Savior: Therefore,
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