Temple Lutheran ChurchTemple Lutheran Church1916 - present1916 - present

In the early In the early 1900’s1900’s, Brookline and Temple were quite different. , Brookline and Temple were quite different. Brookline was “real country” – all farms, all dirt roads, milk and Brookline was “real country” – all farms, all dirt roads, milk and

bread delivered by horse and wagon in summer and sleigh in the bread delivered by horse and wagon in summer and sleigh in the winter. winter.

The Early ChurchThe Early Church

January 18, 1914January 18, 1914 – The Union Sunday School – The Union Sunday School of Brookline, Delaware County was formed by a of Brookline, Delaware County was formed by a group of Christian residents in the area.group of Christian residents in the area.

October 31, 1915October 31, 1915 – The Brookline Christian Endeavor was – The Brookline Christian Endeavor was organized. Albert W. Sheffer was elected president. The organized. Albert W. Sheffer was elected president. The Brookline Christian Endeavor met in several locations: the Brookline Christian Endeavor met in several locations: the Brookline Public School on Earlington Road (pictured above), Brookline Public School on Earlington Road (pictured above), the Women’s Club House at 324 Sagamore Road, and a small the Women’s Club House at 324 Sagamore Road, and a small outgrown school house on the corner of Earlington and outgrown school house on the corner of Earlington and Strathmore Roads.Strathmore Roads.

Summer 1916Summer 1916 – The Home – The Home Mission Board of the East Mission Board of the East Pennsylvania Synod of the Pennsylvania Synod of the Lutheran Church canvassed Lutheran Church canvassed the area. Those interested in the area. Those interested in the Lutheran movement were the Lutheran movement were invited to meetings at the invited to meetings at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Merle home of Dr. and Mrs. Merle Boyer and at the Brookline Boyer and at the Brookline Public School. From those Public School. From those meetings The Brookline meetings The Brookline Christian Endeavor split into Christian Endeavor split into two congregations. Temple two congregations. Temple Lutheran Church of Brookline Lutheran Church of Brookline and Union Methodist Church of and Union Methodist Church of Havertown. Havertown.

September 10, 1916September 10, 1916 – Temple Lutheran Church is organized – Temple Lutheran Church is organized with 30 charter members. Founding Fathers pictured below. with 30 charter members. Founding Fathers pictured below.

December 3, 1916December 3, 1916 – First – First Communion service held. Communion service held. During 1917 Pastor C.E. During 1917 Pastor C.E. Ware begins serving as Ware begins serving as supply pastor at Temple supply pastor at Temple L.C.L.C.

September 12, 1920 - September 12, 1920 - The Bible School Building is dedicated.The Bible School Building is dedicated.

September 19, 1920September 19, 1920 – Reverend Ney is installed as the first – Reverend Ney is installed as the first “called” Pastor of Temple Lutheran Church.“called” Pastor of Temple Lutheran Church.

September 19, 1920September 19, 1920 – Reverend Ney is installed as the first – Reverend Ney is installed as the first “called” Pastor of Temple Lutheran Church.“called” Pastor of Temple Lutheran Church.

19221922 – Two additional lots are purchased on Brookline – Two additional lots are purchased on Brookline Boulevard for the purpose of building a parsonage. Boulevard for the purpose of building a parsonage.

Teachers’ Training Class - 1924Teachers’ Training Class - 1924

January 1925January 1925- Temple was declared a self-supporting - Temple was declared a self-supporting congregation. They contracted George C. Baum, architect, to congregation. They contracted George C. Baum, architect, to design plans for a church sanctuary. A capital funds campaign was design plans for a church sanctuary. A capital funds campaign was begun to raise funds for the construction - $60,000. A ground begun to raise funds for the construction - $60,000. A ground breaking ceremony for Temple Lutheran was held in December breaking ceremony for Temple Lutheran was held in December 1926. The cornerstone was laid in March 27, 1927. 1926. The cornerstone was laid in March 27, 1927.

Confirmation Class – 1930Confirmation Class – 1930During the Great Depression, Temple was able to meet all During the Great Depression, Temple was able to meet all obligations including 100% benevolence apportionment for obligations including 100% benevolence apportionment for Synod despite losses of funds and reduced contributions.Synod despite losses of funds and reduced contributions.

A star in field hockey, basketball, track, and tennis at Haverford High, Jean was a member of the U.S. Olympic team in 1928, when she was only a junior in high school. She just missed winning a bronze medal, finishing fourth. Jean matriculated at Temple University in 1929 and competed for the Meadowbrook Club because Temple didn't offer women's track. She won the indoor and outdoor high jump title from 1929-32, setting a world record of 5 feet 3 1/2 inches in 1931. At the 1932 Olympics, Jean and Babe Didrickson had a long duel for the gold medal. They were tied at 5 feet 5 1/4 inches, and Jean won the jump-off to capture the gold medal and also set a new world record. Jean was later inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame.

Confirmation Class at Temple Lutheran Church

Jean Shiley - Hall of Fame Olympic Gold Medal Winner

Christmas Choir – December 1948Christmas Choir – December 1948

1940’s1940’s – During World War II, 127 men and women of the – During World War II, 127 men and women of the congregation served in the armed forces. In 1948 carillon bells congregation served in the armed forces. In 1948 carillon bells were installed in the church tower as a memorial and tribute to were installed in the church tower as a memorial and tribute to all who had served their country. Another milestone occurred all who had served their country. Another milestone occurred on October 6, 1948: After 20 years of sacrifice Temple was on October 6, 1948: After 20 years of sacrifice Temple was able to burn the mortgage for the building of the sanctuary.able to burn the mortgage for the building of the sanctuary.

December 2, 1951 – December 2, 1951 – call extended and accepted by Rev. Robert F. call extended and accepted by Rev. Robert F. FisherFisher . . May 1952 marked the first edition of The Evangel. In May 1952 marked the first edition of The Evangel. In September 1952 Temple began a weekday kindergarten/nursery September 1952 Temple began a weekday kindergarten/nursery school to fill a need in the community. In 1956, the congregation school to fill a need in the community. In 1956, the congregation authorized the building of a building that would meet the needs of authorized the building of a building that would meet the needs of education and fellowship. The new education building was completed education and fellowship. The new education building was completed in 1957; the original bible school building was renovated in 1958. in 1957; the original bible school building was renovated in 1958.

The 1950’s -The 1950’s -

The 1960’sThe 1960’s - In 1964 a Schulmerch Magnebell Tape Player was - In 1964 a Schulmerch Magnebell Tape Player was installed and dedicated to the ministry of Pastor Ney. The installed and dedicated to the ministry of Pastor Ney. The congregation gave support to various urban programs. In 1966 a congregation gave support to various urban programs. In 1966 a year long celebration of Temple’s 50year long celebration of Temple’s 50thth anniversary began. In April anniversary began. In April 1967 a call was extended and accepted by Rev. Walter O. Reimet.1967 a call was extended and accepted by Rev. Walter O. Reimet.

Confirmation Class ,Pastor Reimet & Seminary Student, Billie Confirmation Class ,Pastor Reimet & Seminary Student, Billie Wright -1978Wright -1978

In the In the 1970’s,1970’s, Temple began participation in the Senior Seminary Temple began participation in the Senior Seminary Program to assist the pastor with youth ministry. The lots on the Program to assist the pastor with youth ministry. The lots on the opposite side of Earlington Road were sold in 1978 and Temple opposite side of Earlington Road were sold in 1978 and Temple made the decision to expand into the community by increasing made the decision to expand into the community by increasing outreach programs instead of increasing the size of the physical outreach programs instead of increasing the size of the physical plant.plant.

In the In the 1980’s1980’s , at different times Temple opened its , at different times Temple opened its doors to community groups including Delaware doors to community groups including Delaware County Association of Retarded Citizens, Earlbrook County Association of Retarded Citizens, Earlbrook Senior Center, Playful Parenting and Great Senior Center, Playful Parenting and Great Beginnings Day Care Center. Rev. Susan Peterson Beginnings Day Care Center. Rev. Susan Peterson was called in 1982 as the second pastor on a part-was called in 1982 as the second pastor on a part-time basis. In 1986, Jane Morgan retired as Temple’s time basis. In 1986, Jane Morgan retired as Temple’s organist of 50 years, she was given the title of organist of 50 years, she was given the title of Organist Emeritus.Organist Emeritus.

Confirmation Class & Confirmation Class & Rev. Betty Butler Percival - 1996Rev. Betty Butler Percival - 1996

Pastor Dan LymanPastor Dan Lyman

The 1990’sThe 1990’s – Rev Betty – Rev Betty Butler Percival is called as a Butler Percival is called as a second part-time pastor. In second part-time pastor. In Nov 1996, Pastor Reimet Nov 1996, Pastor Reimet retires. The congregation retires. The congregation begins its journey through begins its journey through the “interim” period with the “interim” period with the aid of Pastor Daniel the aid of Pastor Daniel Lyman. Lyman.

Confirmation Class Confirmation Class 19981998

On August 1, 1997 the congregation calls Larry Resmer Stiles On August 1, 1997 the congregation calls Larry Resmer Stiles as Pastor. The congregation begins discussions on how to as Pastor. The congregation begins discussions on how to best utilize the large and aging facilities. The parsonage is best utilize the large and aging facilities. The parsonage is converted into the church office and classrooms. The decision converted into the church office and classrooms. The decision is made to provide handicap access by adding an elevator in is made to provide handicap access by adding an elevator in the stairwell of the education building and accessible the stairwell of the education building and accessible bathroom facilities. bathroom facilities.

Pastor Richard MathisenPastor Richard Mathisen

The 2000’sThe 2000’s – Pastor Stiles retires in July 2002 and the – Pastor Stiles retires in July 2002 and the congregation begins the process of calling a new pastor with congregation begins the process of calling a new pastor with the help of Interim Pastors Richard Mathisen and Patricia the help of Interim Pastors Richard Mathisen and Patricia Johnson. Johnson.

Pastor Patricia JohnsonPastor Patricia Johnson

Rev. Matthew C. StanizRev. Matthew C. Staniz

In July 2004 a call is extended to Rev Matthew Staniz, a In July 2004 a call is extended to Rev Matthew Staniz, a recent seminary graduate. Pastor Staniz is ordained and recent seminary graduate. Pastor Staniz is ordained and installed on July 31, 2004 at Temple Lutheran Church. installed on July 31, 2004 at Temple Lutheran Church.

The Parsonage is converted back to a private home for Pastor The Parsonage is converted back to a private home for Pastor Staniz and his family. During 2005 and 2006 work continues Staniz and his family. During 2005 and 2006 work continues on the church renovations. The elevator is installed along with on the church renovations. The elevator is installed along with handicap access to the sanctuary and a rest room. handicap access to the sanctuary and a rest room.

In February 2006 In February 2006 Temple’s Praise Temple’s Praise Band – Keniniah – Band – Keniniah – leads the leads the contemporary contemporary worship service for worship service for the first time.the first time.

Women of Temple Kitchen Women of Temple Kitchen Band – 1950’sBand – 1950’s

Preparing Care Packages for Preparing Care Packages for College StudentsCollege Students

Spaghetti Dinner - 2005Spaghetti Dinner - 2005

Havertown Community Day Havertown Community Day 20052005

Visit by Choirs to Mary J. Drexel Visit by Choirs to Mary J. Drexel Nursing Home - 2006Nursing Home - 2006

Annual Easter Egg Hunt - 2006Annual Easter Egg Hunt - 2006

Children’s Garden 2005-2006Children’s Garden 2005-2006

Picture of kitchenPicture of kitchen

Sunday school pictureSunday school picture

Women of Temple – 2006 Women of Temple – 2006 Assembling School KitsAssembling School Kits