Second annual Senior Cititzens' Brunch
The Sabbath services in Fort Wayne, Ind., began in an unusual way on June 27, 2009: With food! Usually the congregation starts services at 10:30 a.m. and has a potluck afterward, but at this second annual Senior Citizens' Appreciation Brunch the order was reversed.
Four chefs, including Steve Wendling, Karl Hermann, Joel Borton and John May, demonstrated their culinary prowess with scrambled eggs (fixed several ways), potatoes and turkey sausage. The children served beverages, fruit cups and sweet rolls to the delight of the seniors.
All seniors (60+ years) were asked to provide photos of their high school and early life. Scott Moss put together a slide show that was shown as the brunch progressed. Everyone laughed as they guessed the identity of the people in the photos.
Brenda Wendling added joy and laughter as she sang senior-oriented alternate lyrics (two verses of which she composed herself) to the tune of “My Favorite Things," a rendition which Julie Andrews performed on her 69th birthday. The words were comical and reminiscent of seniors’ aging experiences.
Flower bouquets and reusable cloth shopping bags were handed out as gifts to 26 seniors that morning as tokens of appreciation for the vital role seniors play in the congregation's life. At noon everyone settled down to Sabbath services with a full stomach and a joyful spirit.
Click here to see photos. (7/3/09)
Welcome to your new home, Bellocs!
About 30 people met at the new Habitat for Humanity home of Hilliar and Thi Mu Belloc in south Fort Wayne after services the Sabbath of Aug. 23, 2008, to celebrate its completion and recognize the Bellocs. Many brought finger foods and the Bellocs provided some hot and spicy Thai food. A centerpiece was a cake created by the Goads which featured a pretty realistic architectural drawing of the innovative home. The first of its kind in Fort Wayne, it is a cutting-edge, environmentally friendly "green" home. It was designed by IPFW students and the entire process was filmed to make a DVD for nationwide release to public television stations and for training volunteers across the whole Habitat for Humanity program. See the news release by clicking here. Click here to see photos. (8/24/08)
Honoring three milestone birthdays
The brethren honored Margaret Dick, Lucy Mason and Marie Welch on the Sabbath of Aug. 16. Claren and Rowena Goad created a lovely cake and refreshment table in honor of their 75th and 80th birthdays. Click here to see photos. (8/24/08)
Summer church campout photos now up
About 35 people attended the potluck at the Hermann home after services the Sabbath of July 12, and a few brave souls dared the predicted thunderstoms that threatened that night and actually camped out. Click here to see photos. (8/24/08)
Brian Brumley baptism
Brian was baptized in the pond at the Hermann home after services the Sabbath of July 26. Congratulations to Bryan and the entire Brumley extended family! Click here to see photos. (6/25/08)
Senior Citizen appreciation brunch photos
Click here to see snapshots of UCG Fort Wayne's Sabbath brunch honoring our Senior Citizens. (6/21/08)
"Underwater Fantasy" social photos
Click here to see snapshots of UCG Fort Wayne's twice-postponed social for which the weather finally cooperated. (1/5/08)
Third annual Thanksgiving dinner photos
Click here to see snapshots of UCG Fort Wayne's third annual Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 18, 2006. (12/3/06)
Bob Borton visits after services
Click here to see snapshots of Bob Borton's visit to church after the Thanksgiving meal Nov. 18, 2006. (12/3/06)
UCG Fort Wayne local board of directors
Click here to see portraits and bios of UCG Fort Wayne board members. (12/18/05)
Dec. 11, 2005, speakers' seminar photos
Click here to see pictures from our speakers' seminar for the Fort Wayne and Indianapolis sermon and sermonette givers, held Sunday, Dec. 11, at Pendleton, Ind. Mr. McNeely conducted the seminar using materials he had presented to the UCG ministry at a recent regional conference. (12/18/05)
Thanksgiving dinner
The Fort Wayne congregation held their second annual Thanksgiving meal after services the Sabbath of Nov. 19. Photos are posted here. (11/20/05)
Hilliar and Hti Mu Belloc and family become US citizens June 10, 2005
Read the details here. (6/22/05)
Fort Wayne winter social photos
Click here to see pictures from our winter church social that took place Saturday night, Feb. 7, 2004. (2/7/04)
Feb. 1, 2004, speakers' seminar photos
Click here to see pictures from our speakers' seminar for the Fort Wayne and Indianapolis speakers held Sunday, Feb. 1, at Pendleton, Ind. Mr. McNeely and Ralph Levy conducted the seminar. Here is a list of the topics that were covered:
1. The art of the offering—McNeely
2. Selection of preaching material—Levy
3. Practical experience in building sermonettes and sermons—Levy
Church on Alma Street for sale
Click here to see photos of a church that was for sale on Alma Street in Fort wayne that we investigated from July to November 2003. (12/19/03)
Rothman Road land for sale
Click here to see some pictures of land for sale on Rothman Road in Fort Wayne that we investigated in September 2003.
Summer church picnic
Click here to see a dozen pictures from our summer church picnic at Coldwater Lake on Sunday, July 13, 2003.
Church on Stellhorn Road for sale
Click here to see some pictures of a church that was for sale on Stellhorn Road in Fort Wayne that we investigated in July 2003.
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