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Montgomery County Sentinel
Rockville, Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland
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Dr. Daniel A. Poling, editor of Christian Herald, will dedicate the remodeled Rockville Christian Church on Sunday, November 22, at 8 p.m. The church, built in 1893 with additions in 1949, suffered fire damage in February and is being rebuilt for $20,000. Pastor: Dr. Ernest Bryan. Membership: 160.
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One of America's foremost church leaders will dedicate the Rockville Christian Church, Sunday, November 22, 8:00 p.m. No preacher of our day or generation is more widely known than Dr. Daniel A. Poling. He will be the principal speaker at this service of dedication.
Dr. Poling is editor of the "Christian Herald," the leading religious magazine of this country and is the head of many other religious groups. Special music will be furnished by the choir. Dr. Ernest Bryan, pastor of the church will be in charge of the service.
Part Built in 1893
The original part of the church was built in 1893, the Sunday School Department Building was added in 1949 at a cost of $30,000.00. In February of this year a fire destroyed the interior of the main church Sanctuary. This section of the building in early American and Colonial architecture is being remodeled at a cost of $20,000.00, including a new organ.
The main church Sanctuary will seat 230 persons and the Sunday School Building contains 15 class rooms, large assembly room and a modern and complete kitchen.
The membership of the church is about 160 and the Sunday School enrollment is about 150.
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Rockville
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Sunday, November 22, 8:00 P.M.
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One of America's foremost church leaders, Dr. Daniel A. Poling, will dedicate the Rockville Christian Church. He is the editor of the 'Christian Herald' and head of many religious groups. Special music by the choir. Dr. Ernest Bryan, pastor, in charge. The original part built in 1893, Sunday School added in 1949 for $30,000. Fire in February destroyed interior of main sanctuary, now remodeled for $20,000 including new organ. Seats 230, Sunday School has 15 classrooms, assembly room, kitchen. Membership 160, Sunday School 150.