Morgantown/Honey Brook AUGUST 11, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXIX • NO 28
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Living God Lutheran Church Welcomes New Pastor BY FRANCINE FULTON
iving God Lutheran Church (LGLC) in Honey Brook recently welcomed a new pastor, the Rev. Ron Dziuk. He was installed during a service held in June led by the Rev. Patricia Davenport, bishop of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The new pastor recently shared information about his service, his philosophy and goals and the parish family. Community Courier: Where are you from? Where did you serve previously? Dziuk: Lisa, my spouse, and (our) twin daughters, Nicole and Arielle, are originally from Connecticut, but have lived in Downingtown for 20 years. My previous home congregation was St. Paul’s in Lionville. I served Messiah Lutheran Church for three years during seminary and served St. John’s UCC in Phoenixville for two years during my internship. Community Courier: How would you describe your teaching style/philosophy? D z i u k : My core belief, which forms everything that I do and am, is that God is a loving God that has always - and promises to always love all of creation. He promises to love and forgive all people regardless of what we have (done) or will do. He does not want us to live in fear or guilt, but instead live in healthy relation with God and cre-
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BY FRANCINE FULTON
When Juliana Flora was searching through boxes of her father’s mementos after he passed away, she came upon an unexpected treasure - recollections about Historic Joanna Furnace written in 1936 by her great-great-grandmother, who was the daughter of ironmaster Levi Heber Smith. The discovery led Flora to write a book, titled “My Childhood at Joanna: Recollections of Daisy Emily Smith Morris.” Flora, president of the Hay Creek Valley Historical Association (HCVHA), the nonprofit organization that maintains the historic site, held a book launch on Aug. 1 at Joanna Furnace, which was a thriving iron-making community in the 18th and 19th centuries. Flora explained how the book came about and offered visitors signed copies to purchase. A portion of all proceeds from book sales will benefit the HCVHA and Joanna Furnace. See Book Launch pg 5
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Astronomy Club To Present Virtual StarFest Program . . . . . . .2 Neighbors Helping Neighbors . . . . . .4 Community Calendar . . . .4 House Of Worship . . . . . . .8 The Rev. Ron Dziuk (left) was recently installed as the new pastor at Living God Lutheran Church during a service led by Bishop Patricia Davenport.
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ation. People need to not only hear, but experience this in all aspects of our lives, including time spent in and outside church. God calls us to love all of creation, not just in word, but to be actively involved. C o m m u n i t y C o u r i e r : Do you have any plans or goals? Will you make any changes, add new programming or additional services? Dziuk: We are in the process of (taking) a close look at all our existing ministries to see what changes need to be made. We currently have one blended service, but are looking to add a contemporary worship (service) to better serve those who prefer more contemporary music and a more casual atmosphere. We not only welcome but invite all ideas. We are also looking at offering more small group gatherings that will occur in the church, people’s homes and community establishments (such as) restaurants, senior living facilities, etc. C o m m u n i t y C o u r i e r : How has your time at LGLC been so far? Have you been meeting all the congregation members? D z i u k : I am in the process of speaking with every member of the congregation individually to hear their interests, concerns, fears, needs and passions for others and themselves. Community Courier: How would you describe the congregation? D z i u k : Living God is a family, who is extremely loving, welcoming, down to earth and non-judgmental. I am a big proponent and believer that God wants us to enjoy
Book Recounts Early Memories Of Joanna Furnace
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