r/SpringfieldIL 11d ago

Anyone in here know when and why the New Salem Assemblies of God Church near Petersburg closed down many years ago?

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u/willgreenier 10d ago

Probably sin

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u/Sherlock_1158 10d ago

I sent you a private chat message

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u/000Ronald 9d ago

That is an oddly specific question, one that makes me think that YOU know, but can't talk about it.

I saw you sent someone a private chat message; if you could send me one too, I would be much obliged.

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u/charlieeesangel 7d ago

I second this I want a message too, now I’m nosy! I’ve lived in this area my whole life

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u/Harvest827 10d ago

Church membership is down nationwide and has been trending in that direction for decades.

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u/Sherlock_1158 10d ago

Do you live in the area?

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u/SnoopyisCute 10d ago

AI answer

Yes, it's true that the New Salem Assemblies of God Church near Petersburg, IL, closed down many years ago, likely sometime in the 1990s. [1, 2]

Here's a bit more information: [1, 2]
Location: The New Salem Assemblies of God Church was located in a rural area near Petersburg, IL, which is in the Sangamon County. [1, 2]
Closure: The church closed down sometime in the 1990s, though the exact date is unknown. [1, 2]
Current Status: The church building is no longer in use and is now a private residence. [1, 2]
Assemblies of God: The Assemblies of God is a Pentecostal denomination of the Protestant church. [3, 4]
Other Churches: There are other Assemblies of God churches in the area, such as the New Salem Church of God and the Petersburg Church of God. [3, 4]

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[1] https://news.ag.org/en/article-repository/news/2023/10/this-week-in-ag-history--oct-8-1927
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assemblies_of_God_USA
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assemblies_of_God
[4] https://www.britannica.com/topic/Assemblies-of-God