Detroit Temple Corps Celebrates its 135th Anniversary
On Saturday, August 12 the Detroit Temple Corps celebrated their 135th anniversary at Laurel Manor in Livonia.
The event began with a meet-and-greet for attendees and opened with a prayer. The afternoon’s activities included scripture readings, a history of the Detroit Temple Corps, and words from the Corps officers Envoys Artee and Esther Lewis, as well as Metro Detroit Area Commander Toni Dorrell and Great Lakes Divisional Commander Lt. Colonel Steven Merritt.
Later, Envoy Artee read an honorarium of senior members, and the festivities wrapped up with silent auction winner announcements and closing remarks.
“God was glorified as we celebrated our 135th year of service to mankind. I felt blessed and honored to be able to celebrate such a milestone, ‘to the Glory of God,’”” said Envoy Artee Lewis.
*Envoy Artee Lewis, Detroit Temple Corps officer speaks
*The Salvation Army brass band plays
*Celebrating 135 years
*Major Toni Dorrell, Metro Detroit Area Commander
*Left to right: John Hale, Lt. Colonel Steven Merritt, Detroit Fire Department Chaplain George Aren
*Remembering friends through the years
The Detroit Temple Corps was opened in 1890 as the Detroit, Michigan Corps, #5 by Capt. and Mrs. Johnson. A series of Officers followed until the Corps was closed in 1893. In 1922, it was re-opened as an outpost under the command of Captain Eva Simmons.
A new location at 8620 Ephworth. Blvd. was occupied and became known as "The Old Tin Shack." In 1923, steps were taken to build a new building, and in 1927 the present building was dedicated.
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