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9/28/08
EthanChildren SingingPastor ShirleyFeona, Ethan, and Pastor Shirley
9/21/08
IvaEdChildren Thinking about the Changes around ThemThe Children Headed OutsideChildren with the Evidence of Seasonal Change
9/14/08
Pastor Shirley, Max, Ashlynn, Spencer, and LyssaPastor Shirley, Lennie, and BradCheryl and DaveEnjoying Conversation and Fresh FruitChildren's Books Available for Children, Grandchildren, or Friends
9/7/08
Debbie, Andrew, Spencer, and JamesPastor Shirley with the ChildrenDebbie with her Tote BagTeachers and StudentsExamining the Newly Refurbished RoomsChildren Preparing DrinksTeachers and Children Serving
8/31/08
Pastor Shirley with the ChildrenPastor Shirley and the Children PrayingPastor Shirley, Max, his Parents, and his SponsorsMax Receiving BaptismKatie
8/24/08
Conner, Spencer, and Pastor ShirleyGreeting Each OtherVisitors, Shirley, and LavernePastor Shirley with Spencer and ConnerMarj Selecting Tomatoes
8/17/08
JamesChildren around the Baptismal FontPastor Shirley and BrandieBeverly
8/10/08
RosePastor Shirley and the Children in PrayerElsieA Big Array of SaladsKate and ElsieDebbie Helping Get Ready for Fall Church School
8/3/08
Spencer and FeonaCongregation Greeting Each OtherEthan and Accompanist CherylEthanDeb, Pastor Shirley, and Brian
7/27/08
Cheryl, Perhaps as MaryThe Children Enter the ChurchFeona with Pastor ShirleyJesus with the ChildrenTime to Eat AgainGames OutsideCelebrating Elsie's and Erika's Birthdays
7/23/08
Spaghetti Dinner at Family DaysAvian Enjoys his DinnerIn the SynagogueBasket Weaving
7/20/08
EthanConner, James, Andrew, and SpencerAltar FlowersChildren SingingViewing Pictures from Family Days
7/13/08
KateAltar FlowersGreetings During the ServiceChildren at the AltarChildren Looking at Flowers
7/6/08
Pastor Shirley with ChildrenPastor Shirley Distributing PinsAcolytes Spencer and Ashlynn with Pastor ShirleyMarjLynn Introducing GuestsGuests at Marj's Birthday ReceptionJohnson Family Poses for Pictures
6/29/08
AshlynnAndrew Reports with James and ConnerAndrew, Conner, and JamesAndrew, Conner, and James Sing Fun SongsGestures Made a Big Part of Each Song
6/22/08
Congregation at WorshipCheryl at the KeyboardPastor Shirley, Conner, Andrew, and JamesDebbie, Brian, and Hugh and Still Plenty of FoodOne of Several Tables of Hearty EatersBrian and JamieNear MissEthan and Dave
6/15/08
Coloring the Pastor's HairCraig Gets His Beard ColoredFrey's Impressed by Papa's BeardPastor ShirleyWardJamesPreparing to Distribute GiftsKatie Helps Pass out the Gifts
6/8/08
Children and PromisesPastor Shirley, the Children, and Prayer RemindersGreeting One AnotherLinda at the Cake TableIva
6/1/08
Members Enjoying the Fruit Brunch.Marj and ElsieCaitlyn and Katie
 5/25/08
Feona and Ashlynn at the AltarChildren Promising to Be Careful this Summer.Greeting Each Other During the ServiceEnjoying Spaghetti Thanks to OCWM Fund DriveChildren Breaking through the Line
 5/18/08
Debbie AnnouncesMargaret Reads ScriptureEthanGay Reads Old TestamentBrian Reading Old Testament LessonEd Leads OffertoryDebbie with the ChildrenCraig and Ethan
 5/11/08
Pastor ShirleyChildren ReadingDeb, Iva, and GayeGaye and DaveAshlyn Gives a GiftOne of The Hand-Made GiftsFeona and Ashlyn
 5/4/08
Having Snacks before the ServiceReceiving their Identifying FlowersKenda Reads Her PaperEthan Presents His PaperNate's Paper Drew Applause from the Congregation, As They All DidReceiving Their StatuesChoir Director Dave and the ChoirFreya Pulling for Her DadUnfortunately, The Camera Missed the Shot When She had Both Ears
Web 3/30/08, 4/13/08, 4/20/08
Birthday CakeGifts for the New OnesMoms Open the GiftsEager Spaghetti EatersDessert Table with Lots of PieBrian and Craig Prepare SpaghettiSome of Our Guests for DinnerMick Accepts his PrizeAcolytes Prepare to EnterChurch School SingingChurch School Getting ConnectedMany Connections
Web 3/9/08
Pastor ShirleyJames, Kenda, and Pastor ShirleyChildren Blowing BubblesKatie Blowing BubblesLena's FamilyLena's BaptismFamily after Lena's Baptism
Web 3/2/08
EthanKendaChoir SingingReceiving the OCWM OfferingOne Big Fish for BlanketsTotal Blanket DonationsPastor Shirley Prepares Communion
Web 2/24/08
EthanAdmiring LenaLena and Her FamilyChildren SingingChildren's Prayer CircleEnlarged Prayer CircleMore Prayer CircleAltar Blanket
Web 2/13,17/08
Flute SoloistPastor ShirleyKendaGay and Kenda Add SymbolsPastor Shirley and Effie's AfghanMarj, Pastor Shirley, and Rose
Web 2/10/08
Barb Introducing VisitorsAltar FlowersChildren at the AltarAndrew Fills the FontAvian Receiving BaptismComparing Hymnals
Web 2/6/08
Cheryl Warms the SoupEnjoying the SoupPastor Shirley Marks Us with the Sign of the Cross
Web 2/3/08
Children Guessing DonationSymbols of DonationsSymbols for DonationsChoir SingingPreparing for Communion
Web 1/27/08
Katie with OfferingPastor Shirley and Donated CoatsPastor Shirley and the ChildrenChildren SingingChildren
Web 1/20/08
Ethan and SpencerPastor Shirley Leading HymnsChildren with Pastor ShirleyPreparing for the Business MeetingPart of the Bounty of our Potluck DinnerFreyaEnjoying DinnerFeona
Web 1/13/08
RoseEdArchieDave and Children with NewspapersScrubbing with Soap and Water to Become CleanWard Reading from Acts and MatthewCarole Delivering the SermonScott Renews His Baptismal VowsJames Renews His Baptismal Vows
Web 1/6/08
Spencer and FionaGreeting Each OtherSome of the ChildrenKate and ElsieEthan
Web 12/24,30/07
The ChurchThe ChoirCheryl and JeffEthan and ElsieDebbie Lighting CandlesCongregation with CandlesPastor Shirley Leading SingingGreeting Each OtherPastor Shirley with Children
Web 12/23/07
Viewing a VideoReceiving the StoryLinda and Pastor ShirleyAdvent WreathThe Choir
Web 12/16/07
MarjChildren with the Reluctant Christmas TreeSpencer Hangs an OrnamentFiona Adds a DecorationJames Tells the Significance of His OrnamentEthan Brings PresentsAshlyn Tells about Her DecorationThe Children as a ChoirJames and Spencer with their InstrumentsKatie with Candy CanePicking Up a Candy CaneEating LunchChristmas CarolingCaroling Down the Halls
Web 12/9/07
Snowy Outside of the ChurchChildren and the Advent WreathChoir SingingChildren Listening to Pastor Shirley
Web 12/2/07
Debbie and Pastor ShirleyDebbie Lighting CandlesGuests WelcomedIva Reading
Web 11/21, 25/07
Pastor Shirley and EthanThe ChoirPie after the ServiceWard and DaveAltar FlowersSharing GreetingsChildren SingingSpencer, Ethan, and Pastor Shirley
Web 11/17-18/07
Ready for Clean-UpGathering Leaves on a TarpAndrew RakingThe Clean-Up Crew after It's OverDave Tunes the PianoKay at the KeyboardMannaMeribethDanaFaithDaveElsie and EthanPastor ShirleyChildren of the Church
Web 11/11/07
Operation Christmas Child ShoeboxesChildren Answering QuestionsMargaret Sings "Daddy's Hands"Margaret as Consecrating StewardConsecrating our Gifts to the ChurchPotluck DinnerWade Cuts Desserts
Web 11/4/07
Spencer and Shirley Receive AwardsGreeting Each OtherNewly Painted ChurchDaveIva, Fiona, and JamieEmily Makes an Important AnnouncementThe Choir
Web 10/28/07
SpencerEthanNateJamesChildren SingingBody Postures Show Song's VitalityKatie Sings OutChildren Learning about the Reformation
Web 10/21/07
IvaDebbie and EdNate and His BannersChildren SingingEmily's Feet
Web 10/14/07
AshlynChildren Give ThanksPastor ShirleyIraq Donations
Web 10/7/07
Confirmation StudentsChoir SingingPastor ShirleyAcolytes and Pastor ShirleyRefreshments in the South Room
Web 9/30/07
Altar DecorationsJamesChildren of the ChurchChildren Singing
Web 9/23/07
TerriGreeting Each OtherChildren of the ChurchNate, Ethan, and Pastor ShirleyDiaconate Meeting
Web 9/3/07
Social Hour Before WorshipDorothy's FamilyRoses for HonoreesSome of the HonoreesMore of the HonoreesThe Whole GroupChildren Come TogetherPastor Shirley during CommunionTime for LunchChildren, Grand Children, and Great Grand Children
Web 8/26/07
Altar FlowersNateFiona and KateMargaret and CherylRefreshments Following the Service
Web 8/19/07
RoseDaveWardQuiz TimeCraig
Web 8/12/07
Greeting Each OtherChildren of the ChurchWelcoming GuestsJames, Andrew, and Pastor ShirleyCucumbers to Take Home
Web 8/5/07
Altar FlowersAcolytes Ethan and SpencerChildren and Teachers SingingShogrens Lead the BenedictionFreya's Birthday
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