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About the Steeple |
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 Did you know that as
townships were being founded and buildings were erected, that Church
Steeples were built towering above all other buildings so that the
townsfolk and new settlers would always know where to go to find their
new Church Home? The steeple on First Church is the tallest structure in
downtown Bloomsburg. Our steeple and the cross atop have been pointing
the way "home" for generations of Christians, believers and
sinners alike since 1891. Did you know our steeple is also the home to
our church bell that is rung manually twice each Sunday to announce the
worship of our Lord and Savior; and on special occasions (like the days
following 9/11/01), to remind the residents of God's presence in their
community?
I can only imagine the many special times our bell has rung out through the crisp clean air of Bloomsburg; and the reassurance it has provided many who were in a time of silent need. If you are one of our family who has not had the opportunity to ring the bell and feel the glory of announcing God's presence, then you are invited to the Church entry on Sunday morning to meet with the usher staff and ring our Church bell. Many Churches have gone to an electronic carillon system that is timed and operates via speaker systems. These bells are fine, but are obviously electronic and, of course, eliminates the ability to feel the power of the bell. Our manual steeple bell is just one of the many elements and features of our Church Home that we at First Church are proud of. We are currently beginning the process of re-roofing the main sanctuary building, which will include repair of the slate on our steeple to keep directing the townsfolk of Bloomsburg "home" for many generations to come. |
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