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October 20, 1946, was laid by the Rev. Potgieter. After enthusiastic organizing and fundraising, the church hall opened on October 23, 1948. The church was full and the members were already discussing secession, which was granted at a combined Gibeon-Gochas congregational meeting. On November 25, 1950, the Gochas congregation was founded, including 320 founding members. The church council was extended to twelve members. The construction fund for the parsonage grew quickly.
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