Fillmore Christian Church Endowment

Fillmore Christian Churh

Year Founded
2009

Purpose of Fund
The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to provide financial support to Fillmore Christian Church, Inc., Fillmore, Indiana.

History of Fund

The Fillmore Christian Church Endowment was founded in 2009 by the Elders of the Church.  The original donation utilized the principal of a bequest given to the Church by Clarence Ferrand in 1978.  The bequest instructed the Church to invest the donation wisely and never to spend the principal.

FOUNDERS:

2009 Church Officers: Mark Scott, Chair; Dennis Staley, Vice Chair; Anita Custis, Secretary; and

Kerry Ames, Treasurer

CHURCH HISTORY: 

The Fillmore Christian Church was first founded as the Union Church in 1839.  It became the Fillmore Christian Church in 1854.  In 1910 the church was moved to its present building which is in the center of Fillmore. 

MISSION: 

The Fillmore Christian Church is a community of believers in Jesus Christ dependent in prayer and centered on discipleship and devoted to evangelism.  The mission of the Fillmore Christian Church is that people become fully devoted followers of Christ.

ACTIVITIES: 

1. Sunday School and a Church Worship Service are held each Sunday morning. 
2. A Bible Study for all ages is offered on Wednesday evenings along with children’s activities consisting of a Bible lesson, crafts and games. 
3. The Christian Women’s Fellowship continues to remain active since its founding in the early 1900’s.