(Taken from the 1978 Pictorial Directory)

"Decided that we start an evangelistic Campaign out in Krumroy but that we first will have a united meeting together with our American friends out there" So read the words of the last meeting of the Elim Pentecostal Church, a Swedish congregation which joined with people in the Springfield Township area to form the Krumroy Pentecostal Church, meeting for the first time on Jan.19th,1936 with Rev. David Carlson as the pastor. This is the picture (photo coming soon) of the Star Dance Hall (now a local furniture store) near Arlington and Krumroy Roads which served as the first location of the new church for three years.

In 1939, God enabled the small congregation to purchase for less than $4000 the old public school house which stood on the corner of Krumroy and Massillon Roads (photo coming soon). This building was to serve as our church for the next 20 years. Much work and effort transformed the school building into a lovely Sanctuary. Later, a parsonage was built at the rear of the Sanctuary. The land upon which our present church building stands was also purchased during these years of growth and development. These men served our Assembly with faithfulness and dedication during our stay here: Rev. Ernest Berquist, Rev. Eugene Benjamin, Rev. Frank Blessing, Sr., Rev. Robert Roop, and Rev. Leroy Hay. This building was later sold to a Baptist congregation and is still being used as a church today.

Land having been purchased earlier, construction of the educational wing of our present building was started in 1960. The first service was held in January, 1961. The north wing served as a Sunday School area, while what is now the overflow was used for Worship services.

Under the leadership of Pastor Serbin, construction of the main Sanctuary was begun in 1964 and completed the following year. In the years that followed there were other additions made. A new Sunday School wing was built in 1966. A new parsonage was purchased in 1967. An office and education wing was added in 1969. The most recent addition to our church was the building of a new and spacious lobby, and a 2-story building to house new offices and youth department.

During the 41 years our Assembly has been in existence (as of 1978), many found Christ as their personal Savior, Healer and Baptizer. Many of our youth have left to serve God as Pastor, Missionaries, and Evangelists. To list all the good things that have occurred would be virtually impossible. With gratefulness of heart all that can be said is, "Thank you, Lord; to you belongs all the glory!"

 

Present church building at 1551 Canton Rd.