Iola church to close its doors - The Iola Register

Iola church to close its doors - The Iola Register

The Ward Chapel AME Church, which has offered Iolans a place to worship for the past 152 years, is closing its doors this month. The final service will be held at the home of Spencer and Helen Ambler July 20. Ward Chapel AME Church — a part of the Iola community almost as long as it has existed — is no more. The church will host its final service with a simple affair July 20 at the home of Spencer and Helen Ambler, where worship services have be…