Ceres High School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Ceres, VA)

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SHARON LUTHERAN CHURCH AND LUTHERAN PARSONAGE SHARON LUTHERAN CHURCH On a hill overlooking Ceres, stands Sharon Lutheran Church, the oldest Lutheran Church in Bland County. Records indicate that the land on which the church stands was given by Jacob Groseclose in October 1817. In 1821 a log church was erected and owned jointly by Lutherans and Presbyterians. About 1856 the two congregations built a brick church which was torn down about 27 years later, because it's condi- tion made it unsafe for the people to worship there. In 1883 the two congregations constructed the building used at the present time. About 1910the presbyterians sold their interest to the Lutherans for a sum of $301.00. The building has been repaired and remodeled and today serves as the house of worship for the Lutherans of Ceres Com- munity. Many outstanding pastors have served this parish, the first was Rev. George Flahr, and Rev. Roger Kluttz is the present day pastor. Adjacent to this church is one of the oldest cemeteries in the area. The Schluss Family, who were massacured by the Indians, are buried in Sharon Cemetery.