Iowa
Old Press
Inwood Herald
Inwood, Lyon County, Iowa
June 23, 1893
First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church of Inwood was dedicated last
Sabbath. Rev. C.H. Purmort of Waterloo , Ia. , who served the
church in its beginning, preaching in the schoolhouse south of
town, was present and delivered a very able and effective
discourse. At the close of the discourse $500 was asked for in
order that all indebtedness might be removed and the house
property dedicated. The response was prompt and cheerful, and in
a few minutes $580 was subscribed. After which all of the people
united in the service of setting apart to the worship of the True
God, the beautiful and modern house, that had, by the uniting
efforts of the people been brought to completion. Rev. H.
Buchanan of Sioux Falls offered the prayer of dedication and thus
the end toward which faithful Christian men and women had been
looking was reached. It was a blessed day to many hearts. The
other churches of the town were represented by both pastors and
people. Rev. F.W. Ginn of the Methodist church took part in all
the services of the day. At the evening service, the sacrament of
the Lord’s Supper was administered. Five children and seven
adults were baptized. Fourteen were received on profession of
faith in Christ, into full membership and two, by letter, from
sister churches. The service of song by the choir was excellent
and helpful, and the ladies of the church deserve credit for the
tastefulness of the decorations, that gave to the services added
pleasure and cheer. The spirit of harmony and good will that
prevailed argues well for the usefulness of this new church.
[submitted by R.Z., Nov. 2003]