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~ 1890s & 1900s ~
 


September 11, 1892, reconsecration of Church building to recognize alterations intended to, “add very materially to the interior appearance.”

February 1895, Teachers' Circle organized by the Teachers of the Infant Department, led by Mrs. L. A. Shimer, devoted to assisting the congregation in its financial operations. Established a fund to furnish the Sunday School room in the new Church edifice. All members of the Circle received a course of training given by the Associated Council of Bethlehem Lutheran Churches.

January 14, 1897, the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society organized to increase missionary effort of the congregation. It absorbed the Ladies Aide Society. The earnest wish from the beginning was that women of the congregation become actively identified with this society. "There can be no other alternative, every woman should belong to the Missionary." Membership included more than 100.

1897, the Decennial (10-year anniversary) service celebrating a reconsecration of the church, remodeling and redecorating of the auditorium.

January 1901, Pastor Keiter resigned at St. Thomas Church, thus dividing the dual parish but maintaining cordial relations between both churches.
1901, weekly German services reduced to the afternoons of the first Sunday of each month.

 
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