M. E. CHURCH,
CLYDE, OHIO,
December 25, 1898
Peter Pointz was born in slavery. His honesty of
purpose, faithfulness to duty and faith in the Savior of
men, made his life a benediction. He died March 28,
1898. His body lies in McPherson cemetery
Peter Pointz was of the race that is called inferior;
and yet. who assisted Christ in bearing- the cross to
Calvary? a negro. Who carried the gospel into Ethiopia? a negro. Who organized the first Sunday School
in North America? a negro. Who was the first missionary to the Indians of Ohio? a negro.