Church Micro 992 Lancing, Methodist Church. Traditional Geocache
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Church Micro 992 Lancing, Methodist Church.
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This is church Micro 992 Lancing, Methodist Church.
Around 1872 a Chapel was built costing £450, Mr Northcroft who had been a member since 1861 donated the premises. This building was at the rear of the present church.
In 1886 a schoolroom was opened. At this time Sunday Schools were well attended.
In 1903 the stone-laying of a new Chapel in front of the old one took place, this is the main Church at time of writing. The church was opened in April 1904, it cost £1,750, the membership was then 76, my Father, Frank Lisher was one of them. The stewards were Dan Young and John Bates.
1958 At this time two plots adjacent to the Church were bought with future expansion in mind but in I960 this land was sold and a corner site, next to the Church were bought for £2,750. Members now were 250.
1963 -Stone laying for new Hall took place, these stones being laid by Mr Frank Lisher on behalf of the Stewards and his granddaughter, Lynda Farrant ant on behalf of the youth of the Church. By 1965 the cost of this Hall was cleared. It had cost £13,000 and included the Kitchen, toilets and heating system 1969 The church had a new Organ costing £1,600, memberships now 268.
1969 New organ installed
1975 - New rooms were built at the back of the west hall for £5,000, useful for use when entertainment took place, also for meetings and use of the Sunday School. A Porch was erected at the front of the church costing between £8,500 and £9,000.In 1999 other improvements being considered. I remember my Father talking of a Band of Hope being run on the premises. He and others signed the Pledge agreeing not to take any alcohol and he stuck to this throughout his life.
You are looking for a micro containing a log book only so please bring a pen with you.
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If any body would like to expand to this series please do, I would just ask that you could let Sadexploration know first so he can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication
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