News and Events

 

 

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

4th of July was celebrated during worship with a brass band quintet leading our singing which included: When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again, Manhatten Beach, America the Beautiful, Emblem of Unity, Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah, I Come With Joy (Coronation), The National Hymn, and Liberty Bell.

 

The Brass Band Quintet:

David Drillinger, trumpet; Amy Hettenhausen, horn; Will Adams, trumpet;

Dave Sahffer, trombone: Greg Allen, tuba.

 

 Sunday, June 15th, 2008

The day was designated Eric Day by the church Council. 

Eric Drillinger became an honorary member of the congregation following an adapted service of Reception within morning worship. Eric's parents, David and Gail, reaffirmed their guardianship promises on behalf of Eric. 

The congregation again proved their inclusive welcome that is without regard to race, gender, age, ethnic background, socioeconomic status, or physical/mental abilities.

The service was followed by the congregation sharing a giant cookie with Eric.

 

 

 

 

Pentecost Sunday, May 11th, 2008

During the Pentecost Service (also Mother's Day) five people were brought into the membership of the church.

 

 

 

New Members (L to R)

Merrie Jo Carroll, Denny Woolley, David Drillinger, (Rev. Chris Hucker), Michelle Pawloski, John Pawloski.

[the usual party cake in center foreground!]

 

Alton High School National Honor Society Induction May 8, 2008

 

One of our teenage members, Claire Drillinger, was inducted into the National Honor Society of Alton High School.  She was also awarded the prestigious Yale Book Award for outstanding service and academic progress.

 

 

 

 

Sunday, May 4th, 2008

The worship service included the honoring of those who had been members of the congregation for over 50 or more years.  Twelve people were honored and were brought forward in the service to be presented with a yellow rose.  Later a celebration was held in the Fellowship Hall and those honored were marked out by being given gold stars to wear - because that day they were being honored as stars within the congregation.

 

Bill and Dee Copley with their daughter

 

Jim and Kitty Holt and members of their family

 

Jim and Ann Tolle

 

Roy and Alice Marsh

 

 

Oliver Schroeder and members of his family

 

Carl and Bev Herzog

 

 

The obligatory cake of celebration is cut by Carol Elliott on behalf of the 12 honored members.