The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-30
RE-DEDICATION.

The Lutheran Church which has
undergone repairs for the last three
months, was, according to announce
ment, re dedicated Sunday, Novem-
ber 2oth. From outward appearances
there would seem to be but little
change over the former edfice, the
old tower being removed and small
er one substituted the old sty'e roof
giving place to sheet iron roof On
the old dusky paper was removed and
bright cheerful pattern substituted,
the old windows and blinds removed
and beautiful stained glass placed
therein. The old gallery changed and
elevated seats take its place. A new
large Estey organ occupies the left of
the front of the church and an eleva.
ton made for the choir. The entire
church is recarpeted with a beautiful
design of Brussels carpet, new cush-
ions provided for all the seats, and all
the wood work repainted and varnish.
ed. The church is wired for electric
light. The interior is SO changed that
it appears like new edifice, scarcely
vestige of the old remains.
On the morning of dedication the
altar was handsomely decked with
flowers. The organist, Prof. Niles,
had secured the services OF the Y. M.
c. A male choir, in addition to the
instruments of Davis Brook, with cor
net, II. G. Eshleman with clarlonet,
Miss Dora Niles and Mr.. Staufer
with violins. The morning services
began with an instrumental piece en-
titled 20 God, Thou Art My God"
followed with TIE usual morning ser.
vice, and a song by the Y. NJ. c. A.
choir. The scripture lesson was read
and prayer offered by Rev. f. P. Man.
hart, Superintendent of Missionary
institute, Selinsgrove. The sermon
was delivered by Rev. J. Yutzy, presi
dent Of Susquehanna Synod, who sell
ected his text from Haggal, second
chapter and 9th verse, as follows
"The glory of this latter house shall
be greater than of the former, saith
the Lord of Hosts" He briefly re-
ferred to the progress of the Lutheran
Church in this town from its beginning
and referred to what was in store for
the future. He spoke Of the necessity
Of making beautiful temples for the
worship of God, and referred to the
Temple at jerusalem when God him
self himself selected the material and
the ornaments with which it should be
bedecked. His sermon was very in
teresting and instructive. At its close
Mr.. ID. w. Kitchen, chairman of the
building committee was called upon
and made report of the expense in
Cured In repairing. His statement
showed that the entire cost was S3464.-
IS, all of which was provided for ex-
cept about 5000. Cards were passed
through the audience and the greater
portion of the deficit was raised.
The afternoon services began at :,
O'Clock, with an instrumental selection
followed by addresses from Rev. U.
Meyrs, Catawissa, Rev. +. P. Man,
hart, and pastors of the various
churches of the town. These address.
es were followed by the dedication or
re -consecration proper, which was
commenced by Rev. Yutzy. president
of the Synod, and concluded by Rev.
P. A. Heilman, the pastor The male
choir and orchestra furnished music.
The evening service was a praise
service, opened by instrumental mu-
sic, followed with several pieces from
the male choir, after which Rev. f. A.
Sharretts, who was pastor of the
church when the present edihce was
first butt IN 1856, gave an interesting
address recountlng how the church
was first built an. some of the diff
cultles. His address was followed by
closing remarks of Thanksgiving, and
praise from Rev. J. Yutzy,and the day
of re dedication was closed.
There were two handsome windows
donated. The one in the rear OF the
pul pit shows the face of the Saviour
and the other in the front of tn.
church containing an open Bible and
the head of Martin Luther New al.
tar furniture was given also which un-
fortunately did not arrive in time for
the dedication.