When was it published?

January 24, 1948 in Valley Frontiersman

Story January 24, 1948

Valley Frontiersman

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Victor Alfsen, Rev. Sanford Davis, Rev. George Giewitz, Rev. George Savchenko, Rev. Wenter Harvey, Rev. Kenneth Hughes

Q: What keywords are associated?

Ministerial Association, Religious Cooperation, Valley Churches, Gospel Promotion, Civic Welfare

Palmer, Alaska

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What is this article about?

Local ministers in the Valley formed a Ministerial Association at a meeting in the United Protestant church, dedicated to promoting the Gospel, church cooperation, and moral civic welfare. Rev. Victor Alfsen was elected chairman and Rev. Sanford Davis secretary-treasurer. Charter members include six reverends from various local churches and homes.

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Local Ministers
Form Association

A Ministerial Association was organized at a Monday-morning meeting in the United Protestant church this week, it was announced today by Rev. Victor Alfsen. The group announced it was dedicated to a threefold purpose: (1) the promotion of the Gospel, (2) the promotion of wholehearted cooperation between ministers and churches of the Valley, (3) the promotion of moral and civic welfare.

A four-point doctrinal statement was adopted and officers of the Association were named. Reverend Alfsen was elected chairman, and Reverend Sanford Davis of the Valley Children's Home was named secretary-treasurer.

Charter members of the Ministerial Association included: Rev. George Giewitz of the Valley Chapel Church of God, Rev. George Savchenko of the Church of God Full Gospel, Rev. Wenter Harvey of The Church, Rev. Kenneth Hughes of the Lazy Mountain Children's Home, Reverend Davis and Reverend Alfsen.

The Association plans monthly meetings, at a meeting place to be designated later.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Ministerial Association Religious Cooperation Valley Churches Gospel Promotion Civic Welfare

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Victor Alfsen Rev. Sanford Davis Rev. George Giewitz Rev. George Savchenko Rev. Wenter Harvey Rev. Kenneth Hughes

Where did it happen?

The Valley

Story Details

Key Persons

Rev. Victor Alfsen Rev. Sanford Davis Rev. George Giewitz Rev. George Savchenko Rev. Wenter Harvey Rev. Kenneth Hughes

Location

The Valley

Event Date

This Week

Story Details

Ministers organized a Ministerial Association dedicated to promoting the Gospel, cooperation between Valley churches, and moral civic welfare. Adopted doctrinal statement, elected Rev. Alfsen as chairman and Rev. Davis as secretary-treasurer. Charter members from local churches and children's homes. Plans monthly meetings.