1908

A three-week revival was very spirited with many converts. He was requested to organize a church. He invited the late Rev. William H McKown, (also of Carlow, MO) to assist him in the organization. On Sat night, Sept 7, 1907, the body was organized with 19 charter members. The property for the church was purchased from J. Sam Brown, Oct 8, 1908, for the sum of $100 and the lot west of the church was later donated by Grant and Olive Smith. The first pastor was Rev. McKown, who served us ten consecutive years. Our next pastor was Rev. Willie H. York. He was pastor for two years, and then was ill one entire winter with typhoid fever. During his illness, we called Rev. Marion Clift of Niangua. He resigned after a little more than two years because of illness in his family. Brother WAC, Women Active for Christ, is our ladies group that meets once a quarter. We strive to minister both to our church and our community by organizing events such as wedding /baby showers, and dinners within the church; community service such as Teacher Appreciation and Back to School Breakfast; and Christmas giving such as Operation Shoebox or an Angel Tree.York had regained his health, and was called again and served us another eight years. During the 1920's the Hannon Church grew very fast in membership. It increased in numbers from 19 charter members to near 200.