Oneness Pentecostals in 1911?
 

http://cacnewark.com/cms/index.php/about-us/12-history


"Christian Apostolic Church originated from the Assemblies of God on Walnut Street in Newark, Ohio. In January 1911, the “Oneness Pentecostal” message was preached in a Gospel Mission at 113 E. Main St. by L. V. Roberts, the brother-in-law of Brother James A. Frush. Mrs. James A. Frush was among the first to receive the Holy Ghost, her husband receiving the baptism of the Holy Ghost later, then he became a minister, and started preaching the “oneness message.” The year of 1913 found the mission without a pastor since brother Roberts moved to Indianapolis. The saints carried the burden for the mission under the leadership of Brother Bert Kissel. In April of 1915 Brother J. A. Frush felt a burden for the group and became their pastor."

Does anybody know if this accurate? Anyone heard of these people?

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Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ

(1931 ~ present)

It was decided that the Apostolic Churches of Jesus Christ and the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World would meet to work out a merger of their respective groups, and consequently, their efforts in the work of the Lord.

In November of 1931 in the city of St. Louis, a conference was convened for this purpose. The merger was adopted, and they took part of each of their names to appropriately name the new organization. This new name was The Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ, commonly known as the P.A. of J.C.

The leadership was composed of a Board of Presbyters who, in turn, would elect one from their body to preside at each General Conference. J.A. Frush was the Editor; Karl F. Smith (african american) was Secretary.

This merger did not work as planned, because almost from the start, hindrences arose to hamper the proposed idea. The organization forged ahead, gaining strength and ground, but the same type of difficulties encountered in the old Pentecostal Assemblies of the World were again run into.

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Legendary Profiles (A-E) (F-J) (K-O) (P-T) (U-Z)



Stanley R. Hanby

United Pentecostal Church International

Stanley R. Hanby was a native of Fairfield County, he was saved at a young age in 1916. The call of God was immediately on his life. Much of his youth was spent in laboring in the Newwark assembly with pastor J.A. Frush. Stanley and his wife, Frances, answered the call to start their own church and did so by conducting tent meetings, revivals, and special services in New Salem, Baltimore, and Basil, and the Pleasant Valley Church.

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Pastor J. C. Cole went to be with the Lord on October 7, 1982, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He was born in Pensacola, Florida, on July 27, 1909. When he was 19 years of age, his second birth was under the ministry of Reverend Andrew D. Urshan in Akron, Ohio. For ten years he sat under
the ministry of Reverend James A. Frush in Newark, Ohio.

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NEWARK – When planning events for their church’s 100th anniversary, pastors Janice and G. Keith Sjostrand thought planting a tree was the perfect way to mark the occasion.

The congregation of Christian Apostolic Church has adopted a tree as a symbol of the church’s growth and legacy. A large tapestry of a tree hangs in the hallway of the church at 22 N. 23rd St.

The tree has seven branches, which represent the church’s seven pastors in the last 100 years. The branches are covered with flames and pomegranates, which represent the spirit.

“Trees are fruitful. They are growing,” Keith said. “They shelter, nurture and nourish the people.”

Planting a pear tree in July was just one of many ways the church is celebrating its centennial. The Sjostrands have organized special services, dinners and concerts and will continue to plan activities through the end of the year.

“The church didn’t start in one week,” Keith said. “Our celebration is continuing.”

A part of United Pentecostal Church International, Christian Apostolic Church focuses on the gospel and experiencing the outpouring of the Holy Ghost, Janice said.

“Our faith is pretty simplistic. It’s based around what the Apostles did,” she said. “We are a community of believers. It’s a very stripped-down Gospel.”

The church had its roots in a storefront mission that started in downtown Newark in 1911, Keith said.

When the mission closed in 1913, the Frush family hosted worship services in their home, which was across the street from the current church.

The congregation eventually put up a temporary building, then built the first official Christian Apostolic Church building in 1916, he said.

The congregation grew and in 1940 a new building was built at 22 N. 23rd. That building remained when a second building was built in the 1970s.

When the Sjostrands came to the church 10 years ago, they began the process of connecting the two buildings with stairs and an elevator.

They remodeled the sanctuary and the entry way of the church and added technology so they could stream their services and share them on social media.

With a congregation of more than 300, the church offers a basketball court, a commercial kitchen for community meals and a teen center.

The basement walls are painted with a cityscape so children can attend Sunday school in “Kids Kingdom,” a space that’s just for them.

The church also offers special services for high school students and a variety of programs for senior citizens.

“We are a cradle to grave church,” Janice said.

Although the church building has changed significantly since its early days, the church’s mission has remained the same, Keith said.

“I would say this church has had a mission bigger than Newark historically,” he said.

Over the decades, countless Christian Apostolic members have moved on from Newark and spread its message. Some founded churches in Central Ohio; others traveled overseas to spread the Gospel, he said.

“Around the world, there are numerous individuals that came out of this church that were involved in the movement, not only for the surrounding area but internationally,” he said.

In addition to its mission work, the church’s membership is active in the United Pentecostal Church at the state level. The congregation also takes an active role in maintaining the denomination’s state campground in Millersport, Keith said.

Members are encouraged to think globally but also use their gifts to improve their community, Janice said.

“We are trying to build the character and vision and qualities of true Christianity in the members here,” she said. “We want them to go out and help people even on a small scale.”

Members of the church have the freedom to worship the way they choose, which has helped keep the church alive and growing, Janice said.

The congregation is full of young families and its youth program is strong. Those children and teens will carry on the legacy of the church, Keith said.

“I have repeatedly challenged our young people, I am anticipating we we will continue to have great missionaries come out of the church, there will be great leaders, other pastors,” he said. “Their mindset hasn’t been simply one of being here in Newark, they’re going to try to bridge the gap out into the rest of the world.”

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Awesome info, thanks!

I was a bit surprised about the date they gave (1911) for when Oneness was being preached.

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I would like to see articles or sermons from pre 1911 that discuss the Oneness doctrine. I still need to find more accurate data about this 1911 claim.

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I don't think that is accurate?