Pastor: First Presbyterian Church, Woodbridge, 1906-18
Elizabeth 3rd, 1918-27
Old Stone, Cleveland, OH, 1927-33
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Rev. Mark is interred in the church cemetery with his wife, Nellie, (died March 1965) and daughter, Laota (died September 1929). The parish house was built behind the manse on Rahway Avenue. A fire seriously damaged the Sunday School and sanctuary, and World War I was looming in Europe, causing strain and stress on the congregation. A Men's Bible Class was very active in the church at this time, as were the women's organizations. The fire which damaged the Sunday School occurred in December, 1914. In that month the Treasurer reported a balance of 3 cents. Bills for the month were $491.06. Bids which had been taken for the repair work were, not surprisingly, rejected. So the men and women of the church banded together and did most of the work themselves with a little donated professional help. By the end of February, 1915, most of the work had been completed - another amazing chapter in the church's long history. The true spirit of the congregation as it tried to keep things going, is clearly revealed in the minutes that tell of the leaving of the pastor ".. reported that after a house to house canvas, all the church people were on their knees asking God that Mr. Mark might see his way clear to remain with us as Pastor, however, not our will but God's be done." In January, 1918, the Presbytery moved to accept Rev. Mark's resignation. The church was again looking for a minister.
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