Verona Global Methodist Church
Verona Global Methodist Church
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Our Mission
Our Mission
We faithfully follow God the Father in His plan for transforming the world by believing, living, and sharing Christ's love.
We faithfully follow God the Father in His plan for transforming the world by believing, living, and sharing Christ's love.
History of The Verona GMC
History of The Verona GMC
Until 1971 there were two churches in Verona, both of which were the forefathers of the present Verona Methodist Church. The Evangelical United Brethren being located in the east of town in Montgomery County and the Methodist at the West end in Preble County. The history of each church follows:
Until 1971 there were two churches in Verona, both of which were the forefathers of the present Verona Methodist Church. The Evangelical United Brethren being located in the east of town in Montgomery County and the Methodist at the West end in Preble County. The history of each church follows:
United Brethren
United Brethren
The first account of a United Brethren Church in the vicinity of West Baltimore (Verona's name before 1850) is of a log church somewhere in the first mile south of the present church. This was around 1839.
The first account of a United Brethren Church in the vicinity of West Baltimore (Verona's name before 1850) is of a log church somewhere in the first mile south of the present church. This was around 1839.
In about 1850 the United Brethren Church organized a society in town holding meetings in a little shop. In 1885 the congregation built a brick church east of the county line on land donated by Peter Snyder. Rev. Downey was the pastor. This church, known as the 'old church', had a dividing rail separating the men from the women, with separate doors to enter by. In 1890, the rail was removed and the church remodeled to include a belfry. This church was used until 1906 when the present building was constructed at a cost of $4500.00. The church was dedicated June 30, 1907.
In about 1850 the United Brethren Church organized a society in town holding meetings in a little shop. In 1885 the congregation built a brick church east of the county line on land donated by Peter Snyder. Rev. Downey was the pastor. This church, known as the 'old church', had a dividing rail separating the men from the women, with separate doors to enter by. In 1890, the rail was removed and the church remodeled to include a belfry. This church was used until 1906 when the present building was constructed at a cost of $4500.00. The church was dedicated June 30, 1907.
After the merger of the Evangelical and the United Brethren denominations, it became known as Evangelical United Brethren Church. In 1956 an addition of classrooms and some remodeling were done. This new part was dedicated on February 10, 1957. After the merger of the Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren in 1968, it became known as Christ United Methodist Church. This building is the site of our present Verona United Methodist Church. The names of the pastors having served this church are: N.D. Bevis, James L. Boyer, Robert Copeland, P.O. Deever, A.C. Witham, Clarence Kimmell, J.L. Amstrong, J.C. Herbert, Ivan Jenkins, and Robert L. Anderson.
After the merger of the Evangelical and the United Brethren denominations, it became known as Evangelical United Brethren Church. In 1956 an addition of classrooms and some remodeling were done. This new part was dedicated on February 10, 1957. After the merger of the Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren in 1968, it became known as Christ United Methodist Church. This building is the site of our present Verona United Methodist Church. The names of the pastors having served this church are: N.D. Bevis, James L. Boyer, Robert Copeland, P.O. Deever, A.C. Witham, Clarence Kimmell, J.L. Amstrong, J.C. Herbert, Ivan Jenkins, and Robert L. Anderson.
Methodist
Methodist
The first M. E. Society in Verona was organized in 1883. A church was built during the summer and was dedicated September 13, 1883. Those listed as charter member were: Mr. and Mrs. William Fye, Mr. and Mrs. David Hoffman Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Mount Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bader, Mr. and Mrs. John Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dye, and Mr. and Mrs. John Haines - a total of eight families.
The first M. E. Society in Verona was organized in 1883. A church was built during the summer and was dedicated September 13, 1883. Those listed as charter member were: Mr. and Mrs. William Fye, Mr. and Mrs. David Hoffman Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Mount Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bader, Mr. and Mrs. John Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dye, and Mr. and Mrs. John Haines - a total of eight families.
With church growth, the building was enlarged and rebuilt in 1920-21. Further improvements were made in 1949 and later in 1952 it was completely redecorated.
With church growth, the building was enlarged and rebuilt in 1920-21. Further improvements were made in 1949 and later in 1952 it was completely redecorated.
In 1968 with the merger of the Evangelical Brethren and Methodist Churches, it became known as Hope United Methodist Church. The congergation gave up their building and in 1970 at a uniting service, they became one congregation to form the new Verona United Methodist Church in the present location.
In 1968 with the merger of the Evangelical Brethren and Methodist Churches, it became known as Hope United Methodist Church. The congergation gave up their building and in 1970 at a uniting service, they became one congregation to form the new Verona United Methodist Church in the present location.
Those who have served as pastors of the Methodist Church are: Frank Clarke, A. A. Turner, M. J. Plotts, Alvin Ritts, William C. Miller, Aaron Cunningham, William Bolinger, Roy M. Locher Sr., Donald Kockersperger. After uniting, Harold and Jeannine Mowery, Gordon Jones, Richard Smith, William Schilling, Rod Brower, Leo Cunningham and currently Rick Gutheil.
Those who have served as pastors of the Methodist Church are: Frank Clarke, A. A. Turner, M. J. Plotts, Alvin Ritts, William C. Miller, Aaron Cunningham, William Bolinger, Roy M. Locher Sr., Donald Kockersperger. After uniting, Harold and Jeannine Mowery, Gordon Jones, Richard Smith, William Schilling, Rod Brower, Leo Cunningham and currently Rick Gutheil.
The Hope Church Building
Lowery and Clara McGrew Missionaries to West Africa, massacred there on May, 1898
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