1996 Spencer Church of Christ Newsletter Ephemera Indiana Religious History
$ 3.53
Description
1996 Spencer Church of Christ Newsletter Ephemera Indiana Religious History. This original October 1996 newsletter from Spencer Church of Christ in Spencer, Indiana, offers a unique glimpse into local religious history and community life. Titled "The Reminder," this volume V, number 10 edition features an in-depth article on the rise and fall of the Fiscus Church of Christ, a congregation founded in 1882 in Spring Valley, Iowa, by settlers from Pennsylvania, Germany, and Italy. The newsletter details the church's early leadership, members, and the social dynamics of the era, providing valuable insight into midwestern church communities and their development. This newsletter is a bi-fold 4 page piece that includes usual church content. Printed on pink paper measuring approximately 11 inches tall, this newsletter includes a black-and-white illustration of the Spencer Church of Christ building and a biblical quote from 1 Peter 1:13. The text is clear and fully legible, making it a fascinating collectible for those interested in religious ephemera, genealogy, or local Indiana and Iowa history. Its provenance is tied to the Spencer Church of Christ, adding authenticity and historical significance for collectors of church newsletters and mid-90s printed materials.
