Pastor Brian Hotrum
For The New Era
Sweet Home’s Evangelical Church recently celebrated its 130th year of ministry in the community.
The church was formed following a visit by Rev. Josiah Bowersox, who arrived in June of 1884 in response to an invitation from Samuel Nothiger, representing others in Sweet Home.
On Sunday, June 8, 1884, Rev. Bowersox preached three times at Traxler Hall. Out of these services many people found Christ as their Savior…