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A LITTLE BIT ABOUT OUR HISTORY
| Memories Not Forgotten |
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The Ronceverte Christian Church was organized in 1885 by Dr. John N. Brandt with the assistance of a number opf dedicated
Christians, most of them coming from Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Ronceverte had been a small settlement until the St.
Lawrence Boom and Lumber Co. began operations here in 1882 or 1883, tapping the rich virgin forests of the Greenbrier Valley.Since
then, Ronceverte was a thriving small town until repeated floods forced many of the local businesses to move up the mountain
to nearby Fairlea and Lewisburg.
One of the most striking features of the present building we occupy is the pipe structure for a pipe organ which
tradition says was originally bought for a theater which burned down and offerred the organ to the church. Unfortunately,
some time before 1950 the organ deteriorated beyond repair and only the pipes remain. There are four stained glass windows
dedicated to early prominent church members. The rich history which is in our church is cherished by all our members
and will be remembered for many years to come.
OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE
| Dreams yet fulfilled |
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As stated, a lot of history was made at our old location on Greenbrier Avenue. To go with that history, the old
building saw much wear and tear and accessibility issues which forced the leadership to embark upon the monumental
task of relocating our facilities. A piece of property was acquired a few years ago on Gypsy Heights, a small community
between Ronceverte and Fairlea just off Rt 219. Groundbreaking began in the spring of 2003 and a new building was erected
and is now inhabitable, yet nearing completion which saw its first service held Nov 20, 2005. This new facility represents
the beginning of a new future for our church, a bold step into the unknown for many faithful givers and workers in our church
family. It is a future we embrace with great anticipation and excitement, and one we pray sincerely you could
be a part of.
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