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150th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Pictures by Charles Quick

 

Members of Mount Horeb and their families along with former members and friends attended this historic event on Sunday, July 22, 2007. Worship began at 10:30 after coffee hour.  Picture coverage is incomplete but we share what we can.

 

                         

The sanctuary was filled to capacity.

 

Our minister, Dr, Howard Newman issued a warm welcome and preached a sermon titled "Surely the Presence of the Lord is in This Place."
 
Mr. Gerald Shreckhise acted as worship leader.
 
The Praise Team delivered a message in music.
 
06.jpg (61217 bytes) Miss Gladys Wonderly listed the ministers who have served at Mount Horeb during the past fifty years  and introduced those ministers and their family members who were present. Attending were Rev. Clement Sydnor, Dr. William Morris, Rev. Philip Dunford and Rev. Donald Wilkinson.
 
Under the direction of Mrs. Pam Ayres, the children displayed their talents in song.
 
Our gifts were received - -
 
 - - and the benediction given. At 12:00 o'clock Dr. Newman then gave directions for the meal to follow and returned thanks.
 
There were four serving lines for the meal - -
 
- - and plenty of time for fellowship
 
 

 

"Worship in Song" was held at 2:00 pm, with a hymn sing and featured special numbers by - - 

 

Miss Bly Patterson who played a violin solo, "Gavotte" by Bach.
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Short  received a standing ovation after playing "Amazing Grace" on the handbells.
The Chancel Choir performed under the direction of Mrs. Selah Sprinkel with Mr. Andrew Wonderley as soloist.
Mrs. Mary Frances Binda and Mrs. Elaine Quick presented a piano and organ duet, playing "The Holy City."

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