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Our Jeremiah Initiative has stalled as of late and we hope to be able to jump start it in the future months.
It was recently discovered that the bellfry needed some structural supports added. It was also decided to refurbish the outside brickface which had been fading over the years. The color of the brick which should, of course, be red had faded to a greyish look. We want people to look at our building and think:"Hey, that looks like an up and coming place! Perhaps we should check it out as a new church home!" We contracted with Sobrinski Painting from Allentown PA to do the work. Their men arrived late in April and worked every day (so long as the weather was good) and now they have finished all their work. They added a fresh coat of new color and new facsia to replace rotting fascia was completed August 1. They also were able to put the belfry into a structurally stable state. The combined cost of all the work is approximately $103,000.
As soon as the congregation was apprised of this need people began to donate to the cause. As of this update the church has received a number of anonymous gifts which was to help defray the cost along with a gift of $5000 which we received from Emanuel UCC in Lansford. Emanuel is closing and their governing Board has seen fit to grace us with money gleaned from the sale of their building. We thank the good folk at Emanuel United Church of Christ and pray that all goes well with them. We know how difficult it is when a church decides that it must close.
If you have not had a chance to see our new "digs" please take a trip up the mountain and take a look. Certainly, you would be welcome to drop in for worship or just to say hello!
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