Founders' Day

Congregational Church of the Valley

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Founders' Day

Founder's Day. On March 16, 2003 we celebrated our twentieth anniversary as a church fellowship. The service at 10 a.m. included several pastors and church leaders who have had a role in the beginning of this church and through the years ... other persons whose labors of love and dedicated leadership have helped to develop programs ... and those who have shared in worship and service through this church.

Immediately following the service of worship, we will share in a catered brunch, under a canopy (and therefore out of the rain) on the parking area, including chicken and beef, potato salad, and brownies.

In the beginning... (a bit of history).

OUR SPECIAL GUESTS
Dr. John Alexander conducted the first service of worship for the newly organized Congregational Church of the Valley on March 6, 1983. He is the Founding Pastor Emeritus of the Congregational Church of Sun City where he and his wife Gail are active in worship and service.

Rev. Carl Henning was called as the first Pastor of the Congregational Church of the Valley. He and his wife Kay are now members of this church and active in every phase of church life!

Rev. Harvey Cutting, Pastor Emeritus of the Congregational Church of the Valley was Pastor here when the building was constructed. He and his wife Marjorie live in Sun City and are active in several types of programs in the building of God's Kingdom.

Rev. Timothy Smith was the preceding Pastor of the Congregational Church of the Valley and is now Senior Pastor of the Apache Wells Community Church. He and his wife Mary will be with us for the-luncheon.

Rev. Milton E. White is Minister Emeritus of the Congregational Church in Sun City. He and his wife Pat remain active in the church and its programs.

Rev. Karl Kraemer and his wife Emeta are members of the Congregational Church of the Valley and are active in church life. Emeta is the voice of our friend "Chadwick" who witnesses to the children (and adults).

Ruth Knight was the previous organist and choir director at the Congregational Church of the Valley. She and her husband Bill live in Fountain Hills and are active participants in the First Presbyterian Church in Scottsdale.

Annissa Olsen is a student at Kyrene Middle School and often shares her
musical talents with us.

PARTICIPATING IN TODAY'S SERVICE
Acolytes: Emily Kraemer and Kierstin Valiant
Music: Lali Breen and our Choir
Greeters: Jewell Thomas and Phyllis Hall
Ushering: Tap Phuong, Cal Thomas, Bert Pettett and Bob Newman

In Memoriam

...of those who went before.

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