. 1517-1917. Jubilee volume. ich continued for four years, when it was de-cided that each congregation should have and conductits own school. On November 5, 1882, Pastor Waage took leavefrom the congregation, having spent about fifteenyears of his life in great usefulness among these de-voted people. Rev. L. Groh, , served from 1882to 1886, in which time he endeared himself with thewhole congregation through his zeal and faithful abid-ing in the Word of God which he fearlessly pro-claimed. Rev. J. J. Kline, , became pastor in 1886. Dur-ing his service the congregation made rapid strid
. 1517-1917. Jubilee volume. ich continued for four years, when it was de-cided that each congregation should have and conductits own school. On November 5, 1882, Pastor Waage took leavefrom the congregation, having spent about fifteenyears of his life in great usefulness among these de-voted people. Rev. L. Groh, , served from 1882to 1886, in which time he endeared himself with thewhole congregation through his zeal and faithful abid-ing in the Word of God which he fearlessly pro-claimed. Rev. J. J. Kline, , became pastor in 1886. Dur-ing his service the congregation made rapid strides inall the activities of the Church. During his pastoratethe church was renovated and the membership reachedits zenith mark. Pastor Klines years of active pas-toral oversight were fruitful in many ways. At leastfour of the sons of the congregation were influencedto enter the work of the ministry, while a devoteddaughter of the congregation entered the blessedwork of deaconess. Rev. M. A. Kurtz was elected pastor of Christs. CHRIST, NIANTIC - NORRISTOWN CONFERENCE 83 Church on March 11, 1906. During his pastorateregular English services were introduced, as well asthe liturgical service in both languages, and the gownwhich was but recently presented to him by the con-gregation. A valuable property across the street fromthe church was purchased. The benevolent work ofthe congregation was very much increased during Pas-tor Kurtzs service, having raised $2,600 during thenine years of his pastorate for the various causes ofthe Church. On October 1, and 2, 1910, the seventy-fifth anni-versary of the congregation was held. At this timethe Rev. O. F. Waage and the four sons of the con-gregation, as well as other visiting clergymen, tookpart in the services. This proved to be a happy eventin the life of the congregation, and a great multitudeenjoyed the day at their favorite spiritual home. Thefollowing sons of the congregation have entered theministry and are doing exceptionally good
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