Report of the
Board of Directors,
Bible Fellowship Church Homes, Inc.
Paul, when writing to the Galatians, stated, “But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth His Son made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.”
The question is often posed, “What if Christ had not come?”. A simply stated answer would be, “If Christ had not come, we would still be in our sins;” and, by extension, we would not have the Church, nor the Bible Fellowship Church. We probably would not have any hospitals anywhere in the world, and we certainly would not have homes for the infirm and elderly such as Fellowship Home and Fellowship Manor. But, happily we can say “Christ has come.” He has come and given Himself in atonement for our sins making us the sons of God. Because of His resurrection and His promise to return, we know that our labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Fellowship Community
The first phase of the construction of Fellowship Courts is virtually complete and occupancy of the units has begun. If demand for these units continues, we have plans in place to continue construction.
House & Farm Property
The 13 acres of land located west of Mauch Chunk Road in Whitehall Township, along with the house and all the buildings, were sold to Grace Evangelical Congregational Church of Allentown. The net proceeds of the sale will be used to construct a much-needed garage and maintenance building. The building will be large enough to garage the present vehicles and grounds equipment as well as a medium sized bus if one were to be needed in the future. The building will also house a new gas fired hot water heater which will replace a large electric water heater which is very costly to operate and maintain.
Fellowship Manor
The state highway department (PENNDOT) and Whitehall Township are preparing plans for roadway improvements to Rural Road and Mauch Chunk Road and Schadt Avenue. Two intersections will be upgraded with turning lanes and signalization. A small strip of our property along the east side of Mauch Chunk Road will have to be acquired. This acquisition by PENNDOT will in no way effect the future development of Fellowship Community. The road improvements will most likely improve the appearance of our property, and cause the removal of an old garage which is an eyesore, and greatly improve safety at the two intersections, as well as that of access to Fellowship Manor.
The private entrance road (Fellowship Drive) and the parking lots have been repaved. The building is well-maintained and constantly upgraded as needed or required. Plans are in the early stages of development to complete the partially developed area on the ground level for a multipurpose chapel area.
The staff at Fellowship Manor is to be commended for the excellent care given to residents. All members of the staff, from Department heads to professional employees, to each staff member, all share in the excellent care and we thank the Lord for providing us with a very good staff.
Fellowship Home
The staff at Fellowship Home must also be commended for the caring attitude and cooperative spirit. James Ernst, the Administrator, is working diligently to insure excellent care of residents and for the Home to be an integral part of Bible Fellowship Church Homes, Inc.
In conclusion of this report, praise and gratitude are given to our gracious, merciful, and saving God. His faithfulness has never failed; His presence and companionship are a constant consolation.
Recommendation of the Board of Directors of the Bible Fellowship Church Homes, Inc.
RESOLVED, that the second Sunday in September (Grandparents’ Day) be designated as Bible Fellowship Church Homes Sunday, (This date is September 10, 1995); and further
RESOLVED, that each church endeavor to commemorate that Sunday with the program and material provided by the Board of the Homes.
Board of Directors, Bible Fellowship Church Homes, Inc: James A. Beil, Chairman & President; Robert W. Smock, Vice Chairman, Robert H. Zentz, Secretary; William H. Bartron, LeRoy S. Heller, James G. Koch, Robin Musselman, Glenn D. Ruoss, Gene W. Smith, Dean A. Stortz, John W. Trauch, Karen Uhrich, Doris W. Wire