August 11 2006 - Brethren Annual Meetings

Brethren Annual Meetings (85.2006.1)
North Manchester
Wabash County, Indiana

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Side 1 of the marker.

Side 2 of the marker.

The Brethren Annual Meetings marker dedication took place Friday, August 11, 2006, near Market and 7th Street, North Manchester.

Kirk Borgmann (Pastor of the North Manchester Church of the Brethren), Don Rinearson (President of the North Manchester Town Council), and Ferne Baldwin (President of the North Manchester Historical Society) took part in unveiling the marker.

From left to right: Paula Bongen (Indiana Historical Bureau), Dr. William Eberly (marker applicant, Professor Emeritus at Manchester College), Kirk Borgmann (Pastor), Ferne Baldwin (North Manchester Historical Society), and Don Rinearson (North Manchester Town Council).

"Gathering Music," a group of local singers, provided entertainment for the dedication.

Paula Bongen (left) poses with Sarah Major (portrayed by Joan Deeter). Sarah Major is believed to be the first woman to preach publicly in North Manchester.

Applicant Bill Eberly speaks to the crowd.

Ferne Baldwin, President of the North Manchester Historical Society, addresses the crowd during the dedication.

Don Rinearson, President of the North Manchester Town Council, also addressed the crowd during the dedication.

Kirk Borgmann, Pastor of the North Manchester Church of the Brethren, closed the dedication with a few words to the crowd.

Following the dedication, members of the crowd headed to the North Manchester Historical Society for more festivities.