Eldon Nazarene

Eldon Nazarene went through many changes throughout the years. Here are photos of the church building in 1955 and the youth in the 1950’s

It was in the fall of 1920 that a holiness campaign was held in Eldon, MO by the Rev. R.T. Hodges and continued under the messages of Rev. L.W. Dodson, who was the Missouri District Superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene at that time. This revival resulted in 18 of the individuals in attendance being led by the Holy Spirit, to join together as charter members to organize the Eldon Church of the Nazarene on October 17, 1920 with Mr. and Mrs. I.B. Medler serving as the first pastors of the congregation. Charter Members: Mrs. Etta Beard Miss Pauline Bradford Miss Ethel Boan Mrs. Fanny Boan Miss Mabel Cain Moses L. Cain Mrs. Rhoda Cain Mrs. Frances Davenport Charles Kellogg William A. McKinley Miss Eulah McMillian Lem Pace Mrs. Louise Pace Mrs. Alice Shelton Mrs. Nellie Simmons Mrs. Lela Watts Mrs. Ada Woods Charles Woods. The town of Eldon had only been in existence for 38 years when the church began, but with a population of about 2,600 people it was apparent there were souls to reach and the inspired group wasted no time in seeking a property in which they could begin their work. God provided the perfect building they needed, a movie house right downtown on Maple Street. However simple as the building was, it would still need a change of atmosphere from being known as “The Universal Theatre”, to the new church that would now be a refuge for those that were seeking a total transformation through this holiness message. Our History

Laura & Brian Mace

Praise & Worship Leaders Laura has been attending since 2000 and became the P&W leader in 2012. Brian has been attending since 2014 and became Praise & Worship leader since 2015. Brian wears several hats in the minstry, working days as Office Manager ‘directing traffic’ for all of the busy departments in the church.

Our church building in 1942

Our Pastor has been leading us for 45 years. The people here have so enjoyed this great love, the powerful insight and the amazing wealth of knowledge this wonderful man of God brings to the setting that is Eldon Nazarene. You would be well served visiting and even joining such a viable congregation with a leader for such a time as this. Is Your Best Investment Love Pastor Jerry Frye

Sitting Board Members Pastor Jerry Frye Jennifer Kempker- Church Secretary Barbara Thorpe- Church Treasurer Kay Webery- Head Steward Christy Mueller- NMI President Janice Wieneman- NDI Chair Person Nicole (Nikki) Chapman- NYI President Brian Mace- Head Trustee Sharon Davenport Dennis De Groote Chuck Sanders

Eldon First Church of the Nazarene

Eldon First Church of the Nazarene

Patriotic and Powerful

As we move into a new season in our land, we are reminded of the great sacrifices our fore fathers made when establishing this great nation. We wholeheartedly support our leaders as they push forward to make this country a Godly country with true family values. We invite one and all to join with us as we pray for our leadership and for the country as a whole. May God rule and may America remain the leader in freedom and the American way.