First Christian Church
Frankford MO
63441-0102
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Who we are
As a Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, with a rich pioneer heritage, Frankford First Christian Church lives and shares Christ's ministry in the present, while planning and growing for the future. We are a church who affirms that Jesus is the Son of God, the Living Savior, and the head of the church. We strive to witness to those who seek Jesus Christ and who come to believe in Him as the Word of God. We invite anyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, to worship with us and join us in serving Him. To those who proclaim Christ, we offer Holy Baptism and Holy Communion. Through our Church programs, we emphasize Christian education and Christian fellowship and, as we grow together in faith, we reach out to serve the needs of our community and our world.
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Gail Aurand
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111 N Main Cross
Frankford,
MO
63441-0102
United States
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Sunday 10:00am
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First Christian Church History
The beginnings of the Frankford First Christian Church can be traced to the missionary labors of Stephen Ruddell, a person with a roving disposition, who, when a boy, was captured by a group of Native Americans in 1780.
From all reports he took great pride in this evidence of his captivity. Wen free, rejoiced in his freedom by going from place to place as a Herald of the Cross. Ruddell was buried south of Clarksville at Ramsey Creek.
Gabriel Hostetter, whom many called 'Uncle Gabe,' often told about hearing his father, Isaac Hostetter, relate how, in those early days, neighbors and friends would congregate at this home to hear Stephen Ruddell preach the Word of God to the anxious and profound listeners. During the years from 1825 to 1829, the home of Isaac Hostetter was the meeting place for worship.
It was in this home that Stephen Ruddell organized the country fold into "The Christian Body." They had a firm belief in baptism by immersion and adopted the New Testament as the only rule of faith and practice.
During these years, followers of Alexander Campbell began to preach in the community, urging the people to build and maintain a church. Captain Solomon Fisher, hoping to promote and increase the interest of all-Christians and non-believers, donated three lots in Frankford on which was to be erected a church, to be built and used by the different denominations. Each denomination was to have a one-fourth interest — the Christians, the Cumberland Presbyterians, the Methodists and the United Methodists. The Baptists declined the offer.
As the years passed, much interest was shown toward "The Christian Body," and many were leaning towards this organization. Sandy Jones, a noted preacher and speaker, helped to officially organize the "The Christian Body" into the Christian Church on November 5, 1836.
The old records show that the following were charter members: Isaac Hostetter, Mary Hostetter, Ammon Hostetter, Cynthia Ann Hostetter, Joseph Pitt, Margaret Pitt, Thomas Pitt, Eliza Fisher, John Steele, James O'Rea, William Pitt, Martha Pitt, WIlliam Pickett, Nancy Pickett, Jasper Shotwell, Sallie Shotwell, Thomas Cash, Elizabeth Fisher, William Fisher and Robert Brashears.
In 1849, the church decided to build its own house of worship. It was to be 50 feet long and 40 feet wide and made of brick, one story high.
The building was finally erected in the southwest corner of the Frankford City Park. The cost was $1,500. The membership record in 1876 was 216; but in 1877, the membership was 300. The last pastor there was Rev. Charles Winders.
The old brick church in the park served as the House of Worship until 1893 when the present building was built. The first pastor at the new church was Rev. W.W. Boatman, who came on February 15, 1894.
The stained glass windows, put in when the church was built, were donated by the members of the church.
Up to the year 1961, some 1,500 members had been enrolled in the church's membership rolls.
From all reports he took great pride in this evidence of his captivity. Wen free, rejoiced in his freedom by going from place to place as a Herald of the Cross. Ruddell was buried south of Clarksville at Ramsey Creek.
Gabriel Hostetter, whom many called 'Uncle Gabe,' often told about hearing his father, Isaac Hostetter, relate how, in those early days, neighbors and friends would congregate at this home to hear Stephen Ruddell preach the Word of God to the anxious and profound listeners. During the years from 1825 to 1829, the home of Isaac Hostetter was the meeting place for worship.
It was in this home that Stephen Ruddell organized the country fold into "The Christian Body." They had a firm belief in baptism by immersion and adopted the New Testament as the only rule of faith and practice.
As the years passed, much interest was shown toward "The Christian Body," and many were leaning towards this organization. Sandy Jones, a noted preacher and speaker, helped to officially organize the "The Christian Body" into the Christian Church on November 5, 1836.
The old records show that the following were charter members: Isaac Hostetter, Mary Hostetter, Ammon Hostetter, Cynthia Ann Hostetter, Joseph Pitt, Margaret Pitt, Thomas Pitt, Eliza Fisher, John Steele, James O'Rea, William Pitt, Martha Pitt, WIlliam Pickett, Nancy Pickett, Jasper Shotwell, Sallie Shotwell, Thomas Cash, Elizabeth Fisher, William Fisher and Robert Brashears.
The building was finally erected in the southwest corner of the Frankford City Park. The cost was $1,500. The membership record in 1876 was 216; but in 1877, the membership was 300. The last pastor there was Rev. Charles Winders.
The old brick church in the park served as the House of Worship until 1893 when the present building was built. The first pastor at the new church was Rev. W.W. Boatman, who came on February 15, 1894.
The stained glass windows, put in when the church was built, were donated by the members of the church.
Up to the year 1961, some 1,500 members had been enrolled in the church's membership rolls.
First Christian Church FAQs
Question: Where is First Christian Church located?
Answer: First Christian Church is located at 111 N Main Cross, Frankford, Missouri.
Question: Who is First Christian Church's pastor?
Answer: First Christian Church's pastor is Gail Aurand.
Question: What time is service at First Christian Church?
Answer: Sunday 10:00am
Question: What is First Christian Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/FrankfordFirstChristian/
Question: What is First Christian Church's website?
Answer: https://disciples.org/find-congregation/
Question: What denominaiton is First Christian Church?
Answer: First Christian Church belongs to Disciples of Christ denomination.
Answer: First Christian Church is located at 111 N Main Cross, Frankford, Missouri.
Question: Who is First Christian Church's pastor?
Answer: First Christian Church's pastor is Gail Aurand.
Question: What time is service at First Christian Church?
Answer: Sunday 10:00am
Question: What is First Christian Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/FrankfordFirstChristian/
Question: What is First Christian Church's website?
Answer: https://disciples.org/find-congregation/
Question: What denominaiton is First Christian Church?
Answer: First Christian Church belongs to Disciples of Christ denomination.
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First Christian Church listing was last updated on the 8th of June, 2020
