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in 1980, but the building again fell into disrepair – until 2004, when a group, The
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240:. German settlers in the southeastern portion of Bradford Township wanted their own church with services in their native language. Church services were held in members' homes until the church was formally organized in 1882 and a building was built on donated land.
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siding on the exterior. The interior was heated with a simple wood stove at the back of the church, and lit with kerosene lamps and
Coleman Quick-Lite chandeliers. It also did not have running water or inside bathrooms. The
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