August 24, 2008 Historic Moment

Did you know.... In 1936 (during the Great Depression), the Rev. Chester McCahan wrote: "At the present time, many see nothing but futility. Activity seems to have been reduced almost to the level of self preservation in behalf of the struggling country church...."

August 24, 2008 Remembrance

A Flowering Tree... In the Chapel Yard... Her happy presence and dedicated faith have won a depth of endearment and respect which words but poorly tell. Quiet and gentle, gay, unselfish, kind: her love of life has best been revealed in eagerness to spend herself for others. She has welcomed and fulfilled the calls of duty, and ever sought the extra task which others may have forgotten. She has honored father and mother, enriched the life of home and church and school. Now past the veil of time and imperfection, may she worship and serve God in the life complete, where pain and fear are left behind forever. Donors: The Youth Fellowship Society, in loving memory of their president, Helen June Johnson. Dedicated November 21, 1954.

August 17, 2008 Historic Moment

Did you know... On May 1, 1888 a "special circular" was distributed to the congregation which states: "That our Church shall be in good working condition, it is very necessary that the finances should be so managed as to have everyone contribute something, thereby relieving the pastor and his co-workers from the anxiety always attending an empty treasury"...

August 17, 2008 Remembrance

34 Church Hymnals.... This gift is written in the Book of God, and storied in the thoughts of all who share it.

August 10, 2008 Historic Moment

Did you know... The only reference to the building of the church edifice that was constructed in 1834 (and was taken down after our present sanctuary was completed) is the Consistorial Minutes of February 10, 1834 as follows: "The object of the meeting being stated, was that the elders go through their several beats of the congregation and know the minds of the pew-holders and congregation respecting the erection of a new and more commodious house of worship and report accordingly"....

August 10, 2008 Remembrance

A Shade Arbor in the Park

But when the arbor and its tendrilled vines
A filter for the sun have made,
Above the tables where the leafage twines,
Scented and silvery, let there be shade.

Dedicated November 21, 1954. From miscellaneous funds given the minister for personal services.

August 3, 2008 Historic Moment

Did you know... Prior to 1888 the income of our church was derived mainly from pew rentals, free-will offerings and pledges towards the minister's salary that were only made by parishioners at the time of calling a new minister. Co-incident with the beginning of Rev. Dumont's pastorate (1888-1911) was the establishment of the envelope collection system.

August 3, 2008 Remembrance

Floodlights to Illumine Church and Grounds... Let radiance flood the slumbering green portals, piercing the dark with stately pillars white: for love of God and quickening of mortals and peace across the world, let there be light! Dedicated November 21, 954. One flood light given by John Arena, Red Oaks Mill. Second flood light given by Mrs. F. H. Turner, Ithaca, NY, in memory of Charles Maitland, MD.