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Each year we recognize someone in our church family who goes above and beyond the normal church attendance. A person (or couple) who is always willing to go that extra mile for the cause of Christ and good of the church is selected Layperson of the Year. With the majority vote of the congregation under the auspices of the Church Council, the recipient is granted this award with a lunch fellowship on the month of June. Past recipients: Betty Hickey (1992); Doris Porter (1993); Jim Hickey (1994); Ken Meader (1995); Phyllis Knight (1996); David Williams and Andrew Nowak (1997); Charles Henry (1998); Yvel Sylvain (1999); Sharon Strum (2000); Lisa Jacobson (2001); Charles Huddy (2002); Marilyn Glover (2003); Jose Lantin, Jr. (2004); Frank and Irene Hofmann (2005), Noreen Jacobson (2006) , Mark and Dottye Foxon (2007). , Steven Lacey (2008) |
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A longtime active
member of our church, Clair has always been a willing and hard worker on We will honor Claire for her dedicated service to the Lord and this congregation during the morning worship service and catered lunch on Sunday, June 7. Tickets ($10 each) for the lunch may be purchased on Sundays after worship or through the church office. The deadline to purchase tickets is June 1.
Pastor Martha Dominy |
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Church Council has selected Claire Stevens as Layperson of the Year
2009. Claire joined our church in 1962 and has been an active member
ever since. She has set the bar high in her new position as Social
Committee Chair by having fun and unique opportunities for social
fellowship. She puts so much time and effort into the "Social" Sundays
and does a good job in looking for a play, a ball game, or a movie to
bring people together for fellowship. Claire has always been willing to
make her special sandwiches for the ABW tea, work on funeral collations,
etc. Her new role as Social Committee chair has put her over the top.
The amount of planning and prep work for her monthly social events is an
enormous effort and our congregation has benefited greatly. 
many committees and groups. For the past two years Claire has chaired the
Social Committee and during this period, monthly 'socials' she planned have
given us the opportunity to meet new people and enjoy each other's company.
Many new and interesting ideas have proven to be successful. Claire is truly
'The Hostess with the Mostest'!