Events

Guest pastors, musical guests and other events are part of the 200 year celebration at Shiremanstown United Methodist Church.

	JANUARY 2000
	Rev. Roger Mentzer, ministerial son opens the Bicentennial Celebration January 2, 2000. Back to top
	FEBRUARY 2000
	Rev. Dr. Robert E. Reasey, former pastor returns to the pulpit on February 6, 2000.
	A concert by The Chi Rho Singers, the Central Pennsylvania Conference Minister's Choir is held on February 24, 2000. Back to top
	MARCH 2000
	Bishop Neil L. Irons brings the message to the Bicentennial Service of Celebration on March 19, 2000.
	Charles (Chip) Custer introduces his composition "Hope for the Future", the Bicentennial anthem.
	Irene Pheasant prays the Lords Prayer in German.
	The El Shaddai Singers perform a concert on March 26, 2000. Back to top
	APRIL 2000
	Former pastor Rev. Martin W. A. Trostle addresses the congregation on April 9, 2000.
	Celtic harpist Tom Herald enchants listeners on April 9, 2000.
	Heritage Sunday held on April 30, 2000 honors 50 year + members. Back to top
	MAY 2000
	Costumed congregation experiences old-fashioned fellowship on May 7, 2000.
	More members dressed to enjoy the Bicentennial spirit.
	Memorial Sunday, May 28, 2000 with Rev. Sharonn Halderman, District Superintendent. Back to top
	JUNE 2000
	Old-fashioned picnic in the park and outdoor service on June 4, 2000.
	Rev. Dr. Thomas Guinivan presents a historical based sermon entitled "Our Church's Woven Tapestry" on June 18, 2000.
	Senator Harold F. Mowery, Jr. presents Bicentennial Citations on June 25, 2000. Back to top
	JULY 2000
	Former Pastor Guy Baer and his wife Eleanor return on July 16, 2000.
	Musical prodigy, Sarah Thrush performs a dual concert on the harp and organ on July 16, 2000. Back to top
	AUGUST 2000
	Rev. Dr. Keith O. Braucher a ministerial son gives the message on August 20, 2000. Back to top
	SEPTEMBER 2000
	Politics vs Spirituality is the theme of the sermon by ministerial son, Rev. Dr. Richard E. Denison, Jr. on September 10, 2000.
	A historical tour was conducted through the local area on September 17, 2000. Back to top
	OCTOBER 2000
	Pastoral son, Rev. Theodore Mefferd stresses the wisdom of giving thanks on October 8, 2000.
	Rev. Ronald Page a former member returns to Shiremanstown on October 22, 2000. Back to top
	NOVEMBER 2000
	Rev. Gregory Lake, a former Christian Education Leader gives the message "And Their Voices are Still With Us" on November 5, 2000.
	The "Reluctant Thespians" present a Bicentennial play "We Are the Church" on November 5, 2000. Back to top
	DECEMBER 2000
	The Bicentennial celebration ends with guest speaker Rev. John Ile and congregational dinner on December 3, 2000. Back to top