Timothy B. Geffers, 49, Coudersport, PA, Formerly of Wellsville, NY

Coudersport, PA---Timothy B. Geffers, 49, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Wellsville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA.

Born May 15, 1959 in Wellsville, NY, he was a son of Donald T. and Grace J. Pero Geffers.

On July 7, 2007 at the Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle Church, he married Sallie J. Parker, who survives.

He was a graduate of Belmont High School in Belmont, NY. For 29 years, Mr. Geffers was employed by Giant Food Mart in Wellsville, NY. At the time of his death, he was the head of the Maintenance Department at the Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle Church.

He was a member of the Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle Church and a former member of the Yorks Corners Mennonite Church, Yorks Corners, NY.

He was a member and vice-president of the Twin Tier Christian Riders of the C.M.A. (Christian Motorcyclists Association). He loved to ride his motorcycle.

Surviving besides his wife are his parents of Belmont, NY; three children: Christina Geffers of Syracuse, NY, James (Tina) Geffers of Lockport, NY, and John Geffers of Wellsville, NY; one grandson; four brothers and sisters: Sharon (Dennis) Snyder of Westfield, PA, Mark Geffers of Northfield, Minnesota, Linda (Tom) Cook of Liverpool, NY, and Andy (Holly) Geffers of Foxboro, Massachusetts; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Friday, November 28, 2008 at the Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle Church, Route 6, Coudersport, PA from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at which time funeral services will be held in the church. The Rev. David J. Minor, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport, PA.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.

Port Allegany Artist Shows Latest Oil Painting

Divinely Inspired Rendition Of Famous Painting

Photo by James Jones (c)2008

Ardelle Herzing, from Port Allegany, shows Pastor Lynn Geiser
her latest oil painting. The painting is Ardelle's own rendition of
Thomas Blackshear's famous painting "Forgiven." Ardelle says
the work is divinely inspired. It took her three weeks to paint.

Ontario Street Preacher In Attendance Sunday

Preacher From Ontario Takes To The Streets To Save Souls
Brenda Thompson Gould, a street preacher from
Ontario, Canada spoke briefly Sunday about how
she preaches to people on the street in the Canadian
community where she lives.

Brenda was accompanied by her husband Roy.

Jesse David Minor IV Dedicated In Sunday Service

Jesse David Minor III holds his son Jesse David Minor IV
as grandparents Louise Minor, Dave Minor, and great uncle
Steve Minor attend the dedication of the 3 month old.

Three generations of the Minor family look on as
Jesse David Minor IV is dedicated in a service

Sunday at the Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle.

Tracy Minor, the baby's mom in on the right.

Adult Bible Class Resumed Today In Watson Hall

Dennis Marshall To Teach Bible Class

Dennis Marshall--Bible Teacher

Dennis Marshall is teaching an adult bible class at the Coudersport
Gospel Tabernacle on the Port Allegany Road at 10:00am
each Sunday, before the 11:00am worship services. Dennis
is a very interesting bible teacher, having taught the class
last year for many weeks. The class is held in the Watson
Hall (center building) on the ground floor for the convenience
of the older participants who have difficulty with the stairs.
The public is invited to attend these classes with no advance
registration required.

To Celebrate Communion November 23rd

Pastor Janet Kreis Speaks Sunday

Pastor Janet Sees The Light

Pastor Janet Kreis delivered a rousing sermon Sunday,
remarking that she was now able to see her notes with
the new light on the podium shown here on the left.
Unfortunately, the audience had a difficult time looking
at her, as the light shined brightly in anyone's eyes attempting
to look in her direction. Lets hope they find a suitable shade
for it before the next service.

Helping Hands Ministry To Meet Thursday

Volunteers Needed To Expand Helping Hands Ministry

Donell Ayers' helping hands ministry was
recognized last Sunday and given official
backing of the Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle,
along with asking for volunteers to help Donell
expand it's mission.

Donell Ayers (L) and Pastor Janet Kreis (R)

Click image to enlarge

Pastor Janet Kreis Delivered Today's Message

Our own Pastor Janet Kreis,
delivered the message this
Sunday.

Pastor Kreis has been with
the Coudersport Gospel Tab-
ernacle over 30 years.

She is a gifted pastor, teacher,
and author.

She is in great demand as
a speaker in churches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
and Virginia.

Prayer Times Scheduled Until Election Day

Gospel Tabernacle Always Supports The Gideons

This gentleman from the Gideons spoke today. The
Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle gave a generous
contribution to the Gideons cause of providing bibles.

Jim and Laurie Goetz Come Back For Visit

Jim and Laurie Goetz, former Coudersport residents, who are now living in the Syracuse area, were in church today.

Jim was an Adelphia employee who moved to Syracuse to take a job with Time Warner when they shut down their call center in Coudersport.

Laurie performed a dance on stage in the new sanctuary. She is a professional dance instructor.

Jim and Laurie were faithful participants at the Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle when they lived in Coudersport.

Bob Eustace Opened With Prayer Sunday

Distinguished Visitors
Pastor Bob Eustace from "Plentiful Harvest" in King
Of Prussia, PA, opened today's service with prayer
and was scheduled to minister at tonight's youth service.

Candidate for US Congress in the 5th District, Glenn Thompson
worshiped with us this Sunday morning at Coudersport
Gospel Tabernacle. Mr. Thompson is a born
again christian, active in his church, Boy Scouting, and his Fire
Department. He spoke briefly of his campaign travels in the
large area of the 5th District, including seeing his first Elk and
hitting a bear with his car. He thanked those who helped him
win the primary election last spring. Mr. Thompson
received the endorsement of long time Congressman
John Peterson, and won the Republican primary against
candidates spending millions of dollars on advertising.

Glenn Thompson asked the people at the Coudersport Gospel
Tabernacle to pray for our government in these difficult times.

Worshipers at the Gospel Tabernacle were urged to drop in at the church Monday through Saturday from 12 to 1 pm and from 7:30 to 8:30 pm until the election, to pray for our nation.

Pastor Geiser's Wife Has Died

Dr. David Minor, Sr. sadly informed the congregation at service Sunday morning that Lynn Dee Geiser, wife of Gospel Tabernacle Pastor Lynn Geiser has passed away at Geisinger Hospital.

MEMORIAL SERVICE SATURDAY AT NOON

Lynn Dee Geiser, 51, of Coudersport died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service to be held at noon Saturday at the Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle on the Port Allegany Road.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a scholarship fund to be established for Mrs. Geiser's daughters.

Ardelle Herzing, Artist, Recognized At Reception

The Artists Among Us

The Inn On Maple Street was the place to be last
Sunday afternoon. The Inn hosted an Open House
and a reception for Ardelle Herzing, an extremely
talented local artist who displayed over 40 pieces
of her collection of paintings she has done.

It was Ardelle's day as friends and admirers gathered
at The Inn on Maple Street, looked over her paintings,
and snacked on Red Velvet Cake, tea and coffee.

Celia Gribbien (left) asks Ardelle (right) about one
of her paintings hung at the Inn


Deb Heroux (L) and Cynthia Jones (R) look over a scrapbook
of Artist Ardelle Herzing's Artwork on display at the
Inn on Maple Street, in Port Allegany Sunday.

Click to see photos of Ardelle's paintings.

Photos by James Jones (c) 2008

First Regular Sunday Service In New Sanctuary

FALL IS IN THE AIR

Fall was in the air Sunday, as God began to color the leaves
on our beautiful hardwood trees, giving the mountains a blaze
of color. What an awesome display of God's artistry.

Dr. David Minor, Sr., in the first regular Sunday service in the
new sanctuary at the Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle.
Dr. Minor announced that Wednesday evening services
will be held in the old sanctuary while space allows.

Pastor Greg Wright, from Florida, a former resident of
Coudersport delivered Sunday's message entitled
"The Power of the Press"

Pastor Larry Richter was the song leader today, and
played guitar and sang.

Fall Convention Concludes On Sunday Morning

Highlights Of The Fall Convention

Tim Houghtaling mans one of the video cameras that
recorded all the services at the Annual Fall Convention.
If you missed the service, or just want to see it again on
DVD. Call the church office to place your order.

Terri Batterson pins a coursage on Sister Lorraine
Minor just before services on Sunday.

The Gospel Tabernacle Youth Choir Sang

Pastor Barb Richardson, from Ottawa, Canada spoke
briefly during the service on Sunday

John Minor, announces his mom and dad's
62 nd wedding aniversary on Sunday.

and they are honored by their children and
those attending the fall convention on Sunday morning.

Dr. Eldon Wilson delivered inspired messages
to those in attendance on Saturday evening
and Sunday morning.

Special Youth Service Sunday Night At 6:30 PM

Students from the Blue Ridge Bible College from
Rocky Mount, VA, have been in Coudersport helping with
the Fall Convention. They will be ministering tonight
at 6:30 pm in a special youth service at the church.
Youth and adults are invited to this special service at
the Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle.

Romanian Ministers Attend Fall Convention At Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle

These three ministers, from churches and orphanages in
Romania, that the Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle helps
to support, attended and spoke last night at the annual
Fall Convention being held in Coudersport in the new
sanctuary. The final service of the convention is at 11:00 am
today.

Grand Opening Of New Gospel Tabernacle Sanctuary on Friday, September 19, 2008

Pastor Dr. David Minor, Sr., holds a microphone in front
of Sallie Geffer's horn as the music starts on the opening
of the annual Fall Convention at the Tabernacle.

Song leader Steve Minor, leads the singing in the first
service held in the new sanctuary on Friday, Sept 19.

The Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle flag team performs at
the opening of the Annual Fall Convention at the tabernacle.
The flag team has performed at the PA Capitol in Harrisburg.

Sister Lorraine Minor, wife of Dr. David Minor, asks God's
blessing on the new sanctuary and the participants in the
Annual Fall Convention, opening the first service in the new
facility.

Pastor Janet Kreis of Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle is
pictured here with Dr. Eldon Wilson and Bishop Anne Gimenez,
who are the keynote speakers for the 2008 Fall Convention.

Pastor Carl Vining of Amazing Grace Ministries of
Montgomery, PA raises his hands in worship and
Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle Youth Pastor John
Minor glances up at the words to the song projected
on the wall at the front of the new sanctuary.

Three ministers from our associated churches in Romania
are attending the Fall Convention at the Coudersport Gospel
Tabernacle this year.


Rev. Maurice Gray from Maine sang for the worshipers at the
opening serviceof the 2008 Annual Fall Convention in
the new sanctuary at the Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle.

Bishop Anne Gimenez, who with her late husband, Bishop

John Gimenez, founded the 4,000 member Rock Church in
Virginia Beach, Virginia, brought an anointed message to the
participants at the opening service of the 2008 Annual Fall
Convention and Grand Opening of the new sanctuary at the
Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle. Services continue at 10:00 am
and 7:00pm on Saturday, and conclude with an 11:00 am
service on Sunday morning.