false 2316876 1 <div>The promise of religious freedom compelled many European men and women to undertake the arduous journey to the New World. The church was a crucial part of the first communities established, serving as meeting place, school, and even as makeshift hospital. Most important, the church was a place where people were free to worship as they pleased.<br><br>Based on the history of a real church in Brickerville, Pennsylvania, <i>Pioneer Church</i> is the story of one of the first American churches and the community that built it in the 1700's. Accessible text and striking art give young readers a glimpse of Americana in a time when freedom of religion was not taken for granted.<br></div> 2323393 15 10 1999 Pioneer Church total:1|1:1| 1 1 3 2 0 0 false false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Wed Dec 12 16:50:10 -0800 2007 Wed Dec 12 16:50:37 -0800 2007
Summary: A vivid history of the Old Zion Church originally built in the 18th century by German settlers. The story follows the church’s several rebuilding projects, how it serve...more...]]> 1 0 false false Sun Jun 14 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Jun 14 10:48:47 -0700 2009 Sun Jun 14 10:49:22 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Nov 10 18:00:42 -0800 2009 Tue Nov 10 18:00:42 -0800 2009