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Grace Gospel Church

Ada, Ohio, United States

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Before the Grace Gospel Church began in 1939, Pastor and Mrs. Carl Clum started a Mission at 105 S. Main St., Ada ( Baker's Hardware ) in the front of the building and they resided in the rear of the same building. The Clums later moved to a residence on W. Lincoln St. and Mission meetings were held in different homes until the next meeting place was obtained at 113 S. Main St., ( Reichert's Clothing or the Young Building ). The Mission continued for about five years until the decision to build a church home was made.July 23, 1939 was the date it all happened. The Grace Gospel Church was dedicated July 23-26 with Pastor Bert Baker of Grand Rapids, Michigan bringing the message. There was great fellowship the four days the word was brought forth. Pastor Carl C. Clum was Founder of the Grace Gospel Church. Cliff Mowery was head carpenter with many other workers donating their time in the construction of the building.Songs and Praises remained throughout the years with broadcasting from the Grace Gospel Church over the WFIN Findlay radio station. This began in 1943-1953. Several of the congregation gave their time once a week to do the work of the Lord. There was music, testimony time and preaching. This Ministry reached a great number of people.The Grace Gospel Church became headquarters for the Grace Gospel Fellowship conference of June 7-9, 1954. There were 17 speakers which participated in the Conference. A few which spoke were Pastor Donald Elifson, Pastor J.C. O'Hair and Pastor Hal Reed...

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