St. John Church was settled in the farming area of Uhland by families of German descent. The settlers began to conduct worship in their homes until a church could be erected. It is reported that Anna Wisian Arnold, one of the original members, spent many hours preparing for the organization of the congregation. She would ride in her buggy or walk from house to house getting people interested in joining her and her family in worship services at their home, along with her husband Valentine Arnold....