Herald & Lantern 8 August '84 religion 51

'Old Brick ' Marks 270 Anniversary

COLD SPRING - Atflfr 77th Annual Rally Day Sunday, the Cold Spring Presbyterian Cburch, three miles north of Cape May, will commemorate 270 years of continuous service of this active congregation. Dr. J. Scottie Griffin, senior minister of the First Presbyterian Church in Germantown, Pa., a well known speaker, will present the morning message and the church choir will provide special music. The Cold Spring

Presbyterian Church, fondly known as "Old Brick" because of its brick exterior, is one of the most historic churches in the country. It was founded in 1714 by the earliest settlers in this area, descendants of passengers on the Mayflower, particularly of John Howland, the last surviving singer of the Mayflower Compact. THEEARLY Presbyterians engaged in the coastal whaling industry and established the first community in ^ this

area along the Delaware Bay. They called it Port smouth, a name, later t changed to Towne Bank by : William Penn. i It was at Coxe Hall,' built i by Dr. Daniel Coxe of London in 1687 on the Bay, that ■ this congregation was established and services were held in Coxe Hall for 1714 to 1718, when a church building was erected. History indicates that i this building was a log cabin, called "The Meeting House" and it was built on the site of an old Indian burying ground. When it became too small for an increasing congregation and was partially burned, a second church, also called "The Meeting House" vtfas erected in 1762. IT WAS USED until 1823, when the brick building in which the Congregation now worships was constructed. According to old records, the cornerstone was laid June 3, 1823. The first minister was tlje Rev. John Brandner, a native of Scotland and graduate of the University of Edinburgh, who served this early congregation from 1714 to 1721. When he left this pastorate to establish a church in Goshen, N.Y., he deeded 200 acres of land which he had purchased from the West Jersey Society and the Camden Family to 32 church leaders for the use of the pastor. In this deed, still in the possession of the board of trustees, he confirmed the identity of the congregation in that one paragraph provided for the support of a "non-comformist or dissenting'' minister. Presbyterians were nonconformists since they were not communicants of the Church of England. THE PRESENT building is of Federal style and has preserved through all the years its simple beauty and spiritual atmosphere. Bricks at the «>e of construction of the cnurch cost 1 cent each and were transported by ship from Philadelphia to Cape May, then carried by horse and wagon to the building site. The building has been slightly remodeled and redocrated from time to time - in 1848, 1900, 1941 and 1966 Interesting features of the present structure are rather spacious Amen corners, doors on all the pews, slave boxes in the gallery, a fine Moeller Organ, lovely crystal chandelier and, on display, the old Communion set used from 1887 to ••1919. It has been called the church of the presidents, because several presidents have visited here over the years President Benjamin Harrison attended services Aug. 24. 1890. RALLY DAY* first held in 1908. has always been a part of "Old Brick" history and tradition. Established first to focus attention on the financial needs of the church and to emphasize the religious heritage of many Cape May County families, it has always been a special day in the life of the church. The service this year is no exception. Surrounding the chruch is the old cemetery, one of the largest in the state, containing more than 14,000

marked graves. More Mayflower descendants are buried there than any place in the country except Massachusettes. It is the resting place of service personnel from the Revolution to Vietnam and the one casualty of the Revolution in this area, Lt. Richard Wickes, who was killed June 29, 1776, and was buried in the church yard June 30, 1776. The oldest marked grave in the cemetary is that of Sarah Hand Eldredge Spicer. dated 1742. Also interred there are the Rev. James Watt, Minister to the congregation in 1776; Edgar Page Stites, author of *he Christian hymn "Beulah Land' . Rev. Moses Williamson, pastor of the church for over 40 years; Col. Henry W. Sawyer. Civil War hero of Cape May; victims of the cholera epidemic of 1832. buried secretly at night in unmarked graves; and countless seafarers and

Delaware River and Bay pilots THE ( HURCH. because % of its long and outstanding history, was recently approved for enrollment in the Presbyterian Historical Society „nd an appropriate plaque indicating this membership will be dedicated on Rally Day following the luncheon A slide program from the Cape May County Historical Society relating to the«hurch and cemetery will also be presented at that time. The pastor of the church at this time is the Rev Fred C. Bischoff, a graduate of Princeton Seminary, and active member of the West Jersey Presbyterian. The Sea Grove Conference is a part of the renewal movement and is a re-establishment of the conference founded over 100 years ago by John Wanamaker and other Christian laymen as part of the religious awaking after the war in the 1860s. 'The Rev. Donald K. Theobald, a Presbyterian and former chaplain with the Cape May Coast Guard Base, is the director For further information call 884-5371.

A Question About Sin

WILDWOOD - "Whatever Became of Sin?" will be the sermon topic as the Rev. Gary A. Mann leads the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Atlantic and Poplar Avenues in worship on this, the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. The Holy Eucharist is celebrated every Sunday at the 9 a.m. service. This is followed by a fellowship hour to which all are invited. A SATURDAY service at 5 p.m. is offered throughout

^he summer for those unable to attend on Sunday morning. The Service of the Word will be used this Saturday. A special eucharistice service to commemorate St. Mary , the Mother of Our Lord, will be celebrated 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Services of the World of Healing are offered every first and thrid Thursday at 9 a.m. For more information and/or pastoral care contact the Rev. Gary A. Mann, 522-5000.

Grace Gospel Services Set

RIO GRANDE - Rev. Milton Wilson, pastor of Grace Gospel Chapel, 29 S. Shore Rd., will speak this Sunday at both the 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services. There is a Childien's Church for boys and girls 5 through 9.

Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m. with classes for all ages. Prayer meeting is 7 p.m. Wednesday The Word of Life Club (Grades 7-12) meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Plan 'Day of Awareness ' »

WILDWOOD CREST - The Assumption Church of 7110 Sea view Ave., will sponsor a Day of Awareness Thursday, Aug. 16, beginning at 9:45 a.m. with registration. There will be prayer, praise, and thanksgiving until noon. Cake and coffee will be served. Participants are asked to bring a bag lunch. The afternoon session will include a healing service, anointing of the sick.

confessions, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 4:30 p.m. Guest speaker and cocelebrant of M&ss will be Father Michael Sullivan. OS. A. of Villanova, Pa Father Sullivan is involved in Marriage Encounter, Parish Renewal and the Retreat Ministry Robert Matthews Esq will be master of ceremonies, Joseph Reilly and the Majestas will supply the music.

Dr. Aulenbach Pulpit Guest

STONE HARBOR - Guest preacher at the 10 a.m^ Eucharist Sunday at St. Mary's Episcopal Church will be the Rev. Dr. W Hamilton Aulenbach. former rector of the Christ Church andcSt. Michael's, Philadelphia. Dr. Aulenbach, a summer resident of Stone Harbor. and his wife, Pearl, live in California.

The Episcopal Church Women will sponsor their annual sidewalk sale 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. Included will be arts and crafts, a Christmas boutique, white elephant items, jewelry, handmade shell creations, books, and *• baked goods. Luncheon will be served from 11 a.m. until closing.

Bible School Is Aug. 13-17

STONE HARBOR — ^ "Share the Good News" is the theme of Our Saviour Lutheran Church's Vacation Bible School, which is taking registrations for children age 3 through 12. The school is scheduled for Aug. 13-17 9-11:30 k^n. at the Stone Harbor Elementary School. For furthrt- information or to register call 368-3031. "Whb' is like Sunday God?" is Pastor Glenn Schoenberger's service title for Sunday at both the

^ 9:30 anfTTParm. services. "His texMyill be the^arable oftheWneat and the Tares The. a.m. worship is the of the Word. At 11 aj.m. is the Lutheran liturgical service. Sunday Church School is at 9:30 with the children attending the 9:30 service for a children's message in the church before going to classes in the Stone Harbor Elementary School. Bible Study will resume Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.

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