Intro to LGC History
Editor notes:
I want to give special thanks to Ken Bylsma for the days and weeks and months of work researching and compiling all this information from the early years of the Lombard Gospel Chapel.
Special thanks also goes to Pam Rivet who edited lots of the information.
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Dan Stultz
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Following are some introductory notes that Ken wrote:
The History of Lombard Gospel Chapel
In January, 1993, the idea of writing a brief history for the Chapel Chatter was considered. So, with pencil and paper in hand, I headed for the public library, excited about gathering information about Lombard Gospel Chapel. I was sure the local paper had info regarding the construction of the building at 369 N. Stewart, but to my amazement nothing could be found. After going through micro film from 1953 _ 1956, I was ready to give up.
Earlier in December, Ron Hall had given me a brief two page history of the Chapel. This paper mentioned the fact that the Chapel began in the 20's. So back to the library I went, but
this time looking for information on the original beginnings of L. G. C.
The earliest paper on micro film began on June 1927, with the inception of the Lombard Spectator. Within minutes the adventure had begun and to my astonishment a wealth of material was discovered relating to the "Birth" of Lombard Chapel. As you read this history may your heart be blessed as you see how God has worked in the past at Lombard Gospel Chapel.
However, before you begin this adventure, let me make these following statements:
1) I have related the facts as I found them.
2) Some of the material may be incorrect.
3) There certainly is more information that we don't know about.
4) I have no personal agenda in presenting this material.
A special thanks to Olive Badger for all her help in supplying much valuable information. Likewise, to Pam Rivet for editing this material.
Ken Bylsma
Lombard, IL
Psalm 44:1
O God, we have heard with our ears,
Our fathers have told us,
The work that Thou didst in their days,
In the days of old.
Psalm 145:4
One generation shall praise
Thy works to another,
And shall declare Thy mighty acts
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