GOLDEN GATE CHURCH

HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE M. E. CHURCH GOLDEN GATE

The church was one of the first organizations recognized in this village, although the congregation was not provided with a suitable place of worship until the building in present use was erected in 1896. The house is neat and comfortable. It was built at a cost of $2,800, and made a pleasing addition to the town. At Golden Gate is located the parsonage of that circuit, consisting of the golden Gate, Merriam, Ebenezer and Bethel churches. The parsonage property is valued at $600, the congregation consisting of 85 members and is almost out of debt, owing only a balance of $50 on the new church. The people of Golden Gate take a lively interest in church affairs and the Sunday school and young people’s meetings are recognized as important features in connection with the general work.

From the “ILLUSTRATED AND DESCRIPTIVE SKETCH BOOK OF Wayne County, Il linois By Paul F. Campbell 1903”

The picture left was painted and donated by Tom Biehl in honor of the Golden Gate church

The pictures below are also of the Golden Gate church and are donated by Vickey Woodard

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