Twin Valley Bible Chapel celebrated its 60th anniversary as a church on March 10. It was originally named Elverson Bible Chapel.
Joining in the celebration was the College Chorale from Appalachian Bible College of Mount Hope, W.Va. Under the direction of Jeremy Yowell, the chorale presented a sacred concert during the morning worship service, as well as a few numbers at the banquet that followed at Yoder's Restaurant.
Also present were pastor Rich and Marty Hertzler. Rich was called to be the chapel's very first pastor in May 1959, following his graduation from Bob Jones University. The first service was held on June 7, 1959, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church building in Elverson, with eight people in attendance. By October 1959, attendance had grown to 61, and the first Sunday school was established. In 1961, the church joined the IFCA and changed its name to Twin Valley Bible Chapel from Elverson Bible Chapel.
In 1967, having outgrown the facilities in Elverson, the church purchased four acres at its present location, 105 Shirktown Road, Narvon, and built its first building. The first service at its new location was held on Aug. 25, 1968.
For more information, readers may visit http://www.twinvalleybiblechapel.com.
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