Indian Nations Presbytery (405) 524-0990 * (405) 524-1037 Fax * 1001 NW 25th St., Ste. 206, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
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| (580) 832-3140 PO Box 376 Cordell, OK 73632-0376 | Call for details! |
| Map Location: 212 N College St Cordell, OK 73632 | Print/Large Map Driving Directions |
The above had its beginning as The Dutch Reform Church of America which was organized on Sunday, August 24, 1902 with 14 members. Two elders were elected. The following day Rev. John M. Vander Muelen was called as supply pastor, without salary.
A Sunday School was organized in the Fall of 1902, lots were bought and a church and manse were built - in 1903 a parish house was built.
The following pastors served this church until March 27, 1911:
1902-1904 Rev. John M. Vander Muelen
1904-1905 Rev. Sheldon Vandenberg
1905-1911 Rev. C. H. Spaan
On July 1, 1911 The Reformed Church of America was transferred to the Presbyterian Church, U.S. March 20, 1914, the congregation voted to buy a church building from American Christian Missionary Society and the Trustees bought it. It was located in the north part of town, Lots 2 & 4 Blk 37. In 1941 the Church changed from U.S. to U.S.A.
September 1948 the session considered the plans for a new building to be located at 2nd and College Streets. In May 1949, the foundation was laid and in the Fall of 1950 Dedication services were held.
| 1911-1913 G. T. Gillespie | 1950-1952 Dorel H. Londagin | |
| 1913-1916 Robert Hodgson | 1952-1954 Milford W. Castrodale | |
| 1916-1917 W. T. Pearman | 1954-1957 Frank McDowell | |
| 1917-1921 T. D. Murphy | 1958-1960 Leonard Roe | |
| 1922-1927 J. W. Allen | 1961-1964 Stanley I. Ray | |
| 1927-1933 C. F. Hoffman | 1964-1968 Gene Bergstresser | |
| 1933-1935 B. W. Downing | 1968-1974 John W. Hill | |
| 1935 Stephen S. Smith | 1975-1984 George Miller | |
| 1936-1939 Charles A. Tucker | 1984-1987 Dale Ratheal | |
| 1940 Buckley Rude | 1988-1995 Arch Baker | |
| 1941-1945 J. W. Hudiburg | 1996-1997 Bryan Waters | |
| 1945-1946 L. E. Scott | 1998-2004 Janne Brumbelow | |
| 1947-1949 L. H. Gillham | 2006 Rick Mills |
As of 1983 the UPW (now PW) supported Church Women United, World Day of Prayer, Indian Nations Presbyterial Pledge, White Cross Sewing Project, Presbyterial Operating Budget, Summer Medical Offering, Sewing and Supplies for Missions, Thank Offering, Gifts for Shut-ins, Hospital Hospitality House, Dwight Mission Van Fund, Fellowship of the TnaSt Coin. Veterans Hospital Christmas Party.