Trinity Methodist Church, St. Joseph Missouri

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Trinity Methodist Church, St. Joseph Missouri

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9999.CHU.38

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Trinity Methodist Church, St. Joseph Missouri Picture of church as it appears today; picture of brick structure built 1857; picture of fifth generation to attend church; 11 children of the fifth generation attend Trinity Church are front row Marilyn Maison, Marilyn Mosiman; Johnny Kost who holds Jennifer Kost; Susan Schmidt and Blaine Neudorff; Back row, Barbara Maag, Richard Pixler, Joan Maison, David Duncan and Marie Neudorff. Church organized in 1846 as German Methodist Episcopal Church by Rev. Henry Nuelsen; first held in homes; later in a log church which was built by the Presbyterians; 1851 building site acquired on Edmond west of Sixth and a small frame building was erected; when the grade was established for Edmond it was found the building was below grade; in an attempt to raise the foundation in 1857 the church collapsed. old site sold and present site located on southeast corner of Third and Robidoux streets were purchased; brick structure was built; 1885 lot adjoining church was purchased; 1887 old church torn down; present building erected and dedicated in spring of 1888; historic bronze bell hung in the tower and still rings for regular services; oldest Protestant church building in the city; Pastor Dr. J. W. Abel and is now serving 46 years; Name changed to Trinity Methodist in 1927; Dr. E. L. Robinson serving as district superintendent. Thirty-nine pastors have served the church.

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Good

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Mar 21, 2017

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Dr. Abel J.W., Pastor

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David Duncan

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Kost, Jennifer

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Kost, Johnny

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Barbara Magg

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Joan Maison

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Marilyn Mosiman

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Blaine Neudorff

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Marie Neudorff

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Henry Nuelsen

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Richard Pixler

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Dr. E. L. Robinson

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Susan Schmidt