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All three graduates addressed the audience, expressing gratitude for the
school and faculty, for the community, and for each other. They also gave
special gifts to the church and school as departing thank-yous, gifts that were
the culmination of their Senior Projects. Bennett left behind the beginnings of
a Latin textbook based on the Writings. Ty donated a large fire pit he welded
himself for use during Kempton’s Autumn Weekends fundraisers. Tess created
a wall mural in the school entrance depicting the parable of the mustard
seed. The painting beautifully illustrates the direction in which KNCS, with
inspiration from the Word, seeks to point: “The kingdom of heaven.” (Mark
13:31-32)
(See photos from the commencement ceremony on page 344, taken by
Thaddeus Glenn.)
kempton retirement plans
We have some exciting news from
Kempton where plans are being made
for a residential, independent-living
facility, called The Old School House,
similar in goals to Cairnwood Village in
Bryn Athyn. Downsizing in rural areas
like Kempton is sometimes difficult, so
this will help to provide housing for an
important portion of our local church
population which is drifting away to other locations.
The local public elementary school, located only three miles from the
church, has been purchased. Plans are being made to install up to 11 one-
or two-bedroom units. Common rooms, great views, and a kitchen that can
serve meals and help the Kempton New Church Society are also included.
Additional plans call for another 14 units to be built, cottage-style, on the same
property. Zoning has been approved for work to begin as soon as additional
funding can be secured.
For inquiries contact Tom Kerr at 610-756-4376 or [email protected].
sunrise chapel 30th anniversary celebration –
march 24-26, 2017
The Rev. Nathan Gladish, Pastor
I am mighty proud to report on a very successful celebration -- the 30th
anniversary of Sunrise Chapel’s Wrightstown Road building dedication. It
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