Barren's 200th Anniversary Celebration Service - January 29, 2012
January 1, 2012 marked Barren’s 200th anniversary of the first service in the log building (eventually destroyed by fire) which preceded the original part of the building we now know as Barren's United Lutheran Church. We held our celebratory Holy Communion service at Barren’s January 29, 2012 at 10:00AM and what a wonderful day it was. Over 166 attended as we reminisced of years gone by. We were blessed to have past pastors and choir members not only attend, but also participate in our worship service. Towards the end of the service Kevin Hoke, with the committee members commentary, shared a slideshow presentation of pictures of Barren’s church building, past pastors, council members, Choir, VBS, Sunday School, and various fun events over the past 200 years. We thank all guests who attended and everyone who participated in any way to make this day a memorable one…especially Ellen Hampton, former Pastors, and Choir Members.
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The following shows our worship participants in the bulletin for our 200th anniversary service January 29:
Pastors Rev. Benson Paull, Rev. Roy Stetler
Greeters Betty Albert, Bob & Pat Miller
Lectors Rev. Lois Nell Richwine, Rev. Laverne Stough
Acolyte Arlana Racer
Crucifer RaeAnne Mummert
Offering Ushers Bob Fest, Curvin Klugh, John Renshaw, and Luis Rodriguez
Youth Comm. Elements Gage Mummert and Logan Racer
Communion Ushers Carl Shearer and Clint Shearer
Communion Assistants Pam Arndt and Amber Shearer
Altar Care Lois Diller and Vicky Merovich
Parking Attendants Dave Arndt, John Hampton, and Blaine Myers
“Thank you, thank you, thank you” to our 200th anniversary committee who were instrumental in planning and organizing our celebration service and luncheon: Maryellen Bentz, Ellen Hampton, Kevin Hoke, Doris McCauslin, Woody Myers, and Mary Jo Rodriguez.
Pastors Rev. Benson Paull, Rev. Roy Stetler
Greeters Betty Albert, Bob & Pat Miller
Lectors Rev. Lois Nell Richwine, Rev. Laverne Stough
Acolyte Arlana Racer
Crucifer RaeAnne Mummert
Offering Ushers Bob Fest, Curvin Klugh, John Renshaw, and Luis Rodriguez
Youth Comm. Elements Gage Mummert and Logan Racer
Communion Ushers Carl Shearer and Clint Shearer
Communion Assistants Pam Arndt and Amber Shearer
Altar Care Lois Diller and Vicky Merovich
Parking Attendants Dave Arndt, John Hampton, and Blaine Myers
“Thank you, thank you, thank you” to our 200th anniversary committee who were instrumental in planning and organizing our celebration service and luncheon: Maryellen Bentz, Ellen Hampton, Kevin Hoke, Doris McCauslin, Woody Myers, and Mary Jo Rodriguez.
After the service we joined in more fellowship downstairs for a light luncheon and shared more old memories with friends we hadn’t seen in a while. Thank you to everyone who made/brought food, donated money towards the luncheon, or helped serve the food. Thanks also to those you brought in their antiques, articles, pictures, and other Barren’s memorabilia for our display tables and bulletin boards both upstairs and downstairs.
