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The completed church was formally dedicated on May , 1879.
After a most successful pastorate of 16 years, Rev. Cooper resigned in May, 1886, to become the financial agent and treasurer of Muhlenberg College, Allentown. At present Rev. Cooper is serving St. Stephen's, North Bethlehem; Jerusalem Church, East Salisbury Township; and Friedens, Friedensville.
Rev. Wm. F. Schoener, who had just been ordained to the office of the ministry, being given a call, Jun 27, 1886, assumed the pastoral duties the following Sunday.
In the Summer of 1888 ground was broken for the erection of a parsonage adjoining the church. Pastor Schoener and family moved into it in the Spring of 1889.
Owing to the growth of the congregation and Sunday School, the congregation in 1895 decided to erect an addition to the rear of the church at the cost of $7,000. After the completion of the addition, a new $3,500 Felgemacher Pipe Organ was installed. This was made possible through the untiring efforts of the Young People’s Union.
On July 2, 1901, after a few days’ illness, Pastor Schoener was called to his eternal reward; this putting an end to a most successful pastorate of 15 years.
In October, 1901, the present pastor, Rev. J.O. Leibensperger, was called, and installed on December 1, 1901.
Many improvements have been made to the church and parsonage during the present pastorate. The debt of $5,000 was canceled 7 years ago. The Graded System was introduced in the English Sunday School.
St. Peter’s Church is a German-English Church, having a large communicant membership, and conducting two well-equipped Sunday Schools.
FUTURE CHURCH.
Plans and specifications have been approved for altering, enlarging and beautifying the present church building, including a Parish House. Work will be begun next Spring.
St. Peter’s has a most valuable Church Property, Corner Vine Street and Packer Avenue.
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Fountain Hill.
A Sunday School was organized in the Old School House, just torn down, December 6, 1885, through the instrumentality of Rev. C.J. Cooper, then pastor of the Mother Church.
The Congregation was organized on the 16th of December, in the same year and in the same place. Rev. J.A. Bauman was present at the organization of the congregation, and has been serving most acceptably the congregation ever since, a period of almost 27 years.
St. Paul’s has a valuable property and conducts a most successful Sunday School.
St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
This Congregation was organized in November, 1888, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Cope, the late W.F. Roth presiding, and Mr. L. Cope acted as Secretary.
A lot, 50 by 115 feet, was purchased on Fourth Street. Building Committee, consisting of S.S. Wagner, Henry Moritz, William Quakenfield, Cornellius Beysher, and A.L. Cope, was chosen. The erection of the Chapel was begun, which was finished and ready for occupancy on January 20, 1889.
On October 9, 1889, the Rev. A.B. Markley, of Jonestown, Pa., was elected the first regular pastor.
Under the pastorate of Rev. Albert T. Clay, Ph.D., the present commodious and beautiful building was erected. It was dedicated to the Glory of God on December 8, 1895.
The present Pastor is the Rev. H.J. Kuder. Under his pastorate the balance of the debt has been paid. The Congregation owns a most valuable property, and is in a flourishing condition.
St. Matthew’s, Northampton Heights
This Congregation was organized in November, 1903. Shortly after that it was decided to build a church. Rev. S. Wenrich became the first pastor in August, 1904. Relinquished his pastorate in November, 1909.
The present Pastor, the Rev. J.S. Rensinger, was installed on the 10th of March, 1910.
St. John’s Slovenian
Was organized in January of 1910. The first regular Pastor was the Rev. W.A. Lambert, now of Lebanon. The congregation grew and prospered from the very beginning; at this time one of the largest congregations in the Ministerium.
Rev. Ernest A. Stiegler, Ph.D., the present pastor, began his work in July, 1914.
A new church is in course of erection.
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Evangelical Lutheranism has been thriving in our Borough since its beginning — more than 50 years ago.
Then there was only one Congregation with a few dozen communicant members, — now there are five churches or congregations with a communicant membership of over 3,000 souls.
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ST. PETER'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
(Future)
ST. MARK'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
ST. MATTHEW'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
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