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On December 31st the interim relationship between Pastor Ernie Williams and Forest
Park officially came to a close, as he and Vernie are retiring to Kennewick,
Washington. At the end of the last worship service of 2009, the congregation sang a hymn with beautiful lyrics written by Pastor Ernie himself. Afterward, we honored Ernie and Vernie with a special song and a goodbye party in Wade Hall. A good time was had by all, but the feelings were bittersweet as we look toward our diverging paths. We wish Ernie and Vernie a very wonderful and happy retirement, and hope to keep in touch! |
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The Lord provided a beautiful day for Crop Walk 2009! It was a little windy, but
thankfully sunny and not too cold. Forest Park had 17 people participate in the
walk this year. Together with other church families from across the city, we walked
to raise awareness and funds for international relief and development, as
well as local hunger-fighting. Besides helping Church World Service fight poverty
around the globe, 25% of the money we raised went to the Reno County Food Bank!
Plus, we had a great time! Join us again next year! |
Now that the vote has been passed to merge Forest Park Presbyterian Church and Northminster
Presbyterian Church, the first order of business we need to attend to
is a new name. Here is your chance to play an integral part in the merger! A
basket has been placed in the Narthex for submitting suggestions for the new name.
So put your thinking caps on, and with a prayerful heart please help us shape
the identity of our new church family by sharing your ideas with us! |
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