The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-06-11
HISTORY OF MoRENCI CHAPEL
 By Rev. John P. MacPhie

Everything must have a beginning. History and science are agreed upon that. This is also true of institutions and churches. Morenci Chapel be- gan with Sunday School which was started in 1892. tt was organized by few women who were interested in the welfare of the community and was held in the public schoolroom of the time. Mrs. G. M. Robinson and Mrs. Gay took deep interest in the school in it's beginning days.
 The first preaching service was held in the schoolhouse by Rev. Jemes Menaul about 1893, followed by oc- casional supply up to 1898. When there was no preaching the people were ac- customed to meet and have a com munity song service. In 1898, the Rev. B. C. Meeekr, who was supplying Clifton. gave regular suply once on Sunday. This program was continu-1 ed until March 3rd. 1900, when the church was organized and taken un- der care of the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America.
 They started with eleven charter members several of whom are stil: living.
 MT. Meeker served the church for nearly three years when he was sue ceeded by Rev. R. w. Illingworth in 1901. He remained less than year and on his retirement the church was vacant for some time In March 1903, Rev. Allan Krichbaum was called to be pastor and accepted. He was ins- tailed pastor in 1905, having been supplying the church up to his installa tion. He resigned in 1906 and was away for eleven motnhs during which time Rev E. L. Anderson had charge.
 In 1907, MT. Krichbaum was called back and remained pastor until Jan. 31st, 1907. His passionate extended over period of thirteen years, the longest in the history of the church Rev. w. J. Brooks, Phoenix supplied for several months after MT. Krich- baum left.
 The first elders of the church were R. H. Waugh and w. M. Carson elect ed in 1902. MT. Waugh removed to Hood River Wash. in 1906 and MT. Carson to California in 1914. They were succeeded byoL J.. Owen and w H. Williams in 1906. MT. Williams resigned and resides in Clifton. Robert B. Lewis was elected in 1915  | April 1919, Dr. F. E. Stanton was elected and installed member of the session. Geo. M. Robison, an elder in Colorado and one of first members of the church served in the eldership during vacancies.
 The first Board of Trustees was chosen in 1902 with A. L. Work, Pre- sident, R. L. Jameson, Secy. and R. H. Waugh, treasurer. The Ladies Aid Society was first organized in 1901. The officers were President Mrs. Emma West, Vice Pres. Mrs. N. B. Rice, Secy. and Treas. Mrs. R. P. Jameson The present church build ing was dedicated Dec. Sth, 1901. Rev. John P McPhie was called to serve the church in Nov. 18th, 1917 and continued until July, 1920. A Mems Brotherhood was organized March 10th, 1918, and enrolled ST members
 Present Officers and membership: Session l.. J. Owen, Dr. F. E. Stan ton. Church membership 6S. Sunday School enrolment 1856 Congregation al expenses for 1920, were $2650. Ben evidences $342. Total s2992.
 Ladies Aid Society President Mrs. c. B. Nonnamaker, Vice Pres. Mrs. M. | B. Roscoe, Secy. and Trea. Mrs. w. B. Lutz.
 | Board of Trustees: F. w. Mclean, V. P. Hastings, L. J. Owen, c. B. Non namaker, M. E. Roscoe, John Riddle, James R. Bowie Treasurer.
 Morenci, Arizona, June1, 1920.