A little booklet was given by the Gospel Doctrine Class to ward members for Christmas in 1950
The Teachers were W.I. Holley and Mary Liljenquist President Nora Grover, Secretary Leah Briggs. I Don’t know who wrote the poems.
The House Our Fathers Built
On a sagebrush plain, in days long past,
A new Archer Church was completed at last.
And the proud sound echoed with joyous speed,
This will meet every need in word, thought, and deed.
It was hard for such a few
To build a house and pay for it too.
Some gave a nickel, some a dime,
Other gave freely of their time.
But when nineteen fifty rolled round,
There wasn’t a vacant chair to be found.
Suddenly there arose such a clatter
Everyone turned ‘round to see what was the matter.
No Room!
This Is the House We Built
Guided by faith, we put works into action,
That we might have space, convenience and attraction.
A house of worship and prayer
With room and a welcome for every one there.
The months have been long, our hearts have been light
As we worked side by side and thrilled at the sight
Of a steeple that points to the blue sky above,
A symbol of faith in God whom we love,
May this house be held sacred by those who meet here,
And my those whose kind hands have labored with cheer,
Have joy and rejoicing, satisfaction supreme,
And meet in eternity…..A realized dream!
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