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Our one hundredth
anniversary year is shaping up to be an extraordinary
series of events. On February 13, the Centennial
birthday celebration will include: mass choir and bell
extravaganza, special recognition of all whom have been
members over 50 years, and remembrances from some of our
most longterm members.
Plus, there will be an
announcement about an up-coming opportunity that will be
one of the most important changes in the next 100 years.
There will also be a luncheon, with some special
storytelling mixed in with the food and fellowship.
We want everyone to come
share the festivities! Invite your friends to come
celebrate with us on this special day. The deacons are
ready to give rides to anyone who needs special
assistance. Come celebrate our past and look forward to
a dynamic future!
Over the course of the
year, we will have a series of events to highlight our
history and our vision for the future. On February 27,
Rev. Robert Bohl, former moderator of the Presbyterian
Church and retired pastor of some of the largest
churches in the denomination will be our guest preacher.
He will help us celebrate and share some important
experiences with us.
Other events are in the
planning stage. A seder is planned for March, to get us
in touch with our roots. We will have the Scottish
Heritage festival in May, including Highland Games for
kids. We also are planning a time to gather long-term
members to talk about what they remember from the past
history of the church. |
The Presbyterian Women are hosting a
fashion show of bridal gowns from times past. In
September, we will have a celebration of our core
mission -- education. In October, we are planning a
festival of religion and the arts.
It is a year when we will be "Growing in
Mission.'' We want others to be blessed by our
anniversary year. Just a few of the plans on the drawing
board include:
• Plant 100 trees in Hallam to help the
community look forward to a better future.
• Give 100 Easter chicks to replenish
the flocks in the disaster areas of the world.
• Tell 100 stories collected with the
help of the Lifetime Ministry and Communications
Committee.
• Collect 100 each: coats, hats,
mittens, as well as 100 each of 12 different items for
the food pantry;
• Sign up 100 walkers for Crop Walk.
We have been blessed by this church. We
want to celebrate all that God has given us, and what
the Biblical founders of our faith have shown us. We
want to recognize that we have been blessed to be a
blessing.
Sincerely,
Andrew L. McDonald
Pastor |
