In 1992 we celebrated our first one hundred years of service to our God through our church.  As we studied our history we were impressed by the service of those that have gone on before us.  Now in looking back over nearly a decade since 1992 we can be proud of what we, of our generations, have done.

We started our second century of service with Rev. Ed Thwaites as Pastor, Pamela Wolf as Director of Christian Education and Eva Woolley as Church Secretary. 

In 1993 Pastor Thwaites resigned to retire after serving God and our congregation for about 13 years. The Rev. Dr. Roe H. Johnston was called as Interim Pastor while the Pastoral Nominating Committee, chaired by Elder Wayne Smith diligently searched for a new minister.  Their hard work produced Rev. John Piper, who came to us in January of 1995.  In October of 2000, 
Annie Piper was ordained in our church and was called to serve as Co-Pastor with her husband John.  Our church is blessed to have the two of them and we hope they will be here for many more years.

Pamela Wolf resigned as Director of Christian Education to attend seminary. She was sponsored by and ordained in our church and is actively serving God as she has been called.

Elder Elizabeth Price acted as Christian Education Coordinator through the interim period during the pastoral change.  Annie Piper became Director of Christian Education in 1998.

The Rev. Rickie Smith and his wife Sue directed the youth in our church until they resigned in 1998. Beth Dauma replaced the Smiths and is currently serving in that capacity. 

The music department flourished throughout the last nine years.  The Chancel Choir has performed under the direction of Chris Quinn, Robb Butler, Eric Graber and Laurie Bates.  Laurie Bates resigned and was replaced by Jim Stanley.

We have one adult bell choir called the Jubilation Bell Choir, directed by Ann Christopher and two youth bell choirs, directed by Christy Garone.

In 1999, Eva Woolley, our long time Church Secretary retired.  She was replaced by Barbara Tyrer.

Our church property is in good condition, which has not been automatic.  It has taken a lot of effort from Elders Cal Brown, Neil Harkins, John Maurer, Don Scanlon and our current House Committee Chairman, Paul Glasgow. There have been many more people help with this work, but these are some of the names that show up often in looking back over the last nine years.

The House Committees have been busy.  They remodeled the rental properties. The church buildings had to be painted, caulked, repaired, plumbed, wired, etc.  The church sanctuary received a new roof, the parking lot has been coated and striped, fences built and moved, concrete poured and so on.

During this time the two rental properties and the old manse were sold.  One of the most recent projects was the redecorating of the sanctuary.  The walls and large beams were painted, the carpet and floor tile were replaced, the pews were placed on an angle, and the pew cushions were replaced.  Also recently the sound system and the heating and air conditioning systems were upgraded.

We created a beautiful park to share with the community on the northwest corner of our property.  With financial 
grants from the City of Westminster and the County of Adams, construction was completed in time for the 100 anniversary picnic celebration.

Our church, God's house, is a beautiful, comfortable and functional place to worship.  It is attribute to our God and a blessing for us.

In looking back though the last years one cannot miss the service to the community, for it is obvious.  Some of the most obvious services are listed here.

FISH program.  Some of our congregation help to distribute food to those who are less fortunate.

Boy Scouts.  Our church sponsors a Boy Scout Troop and a Cub Scout Pack, and we share our building for their meetings.

Head Start program. Part of our church is used for the pre-school classes.
B'nai Torah.  We share our building with our Jewish friends, that they may also have an inexpensive place to worship.

Camp Scholarships. We make available scholarships to Highlands Presbyterian Camp and Retreat Center.

Habitats for Humanity. Some of our congregation have taken an active part in building homes for those of less fortune through this nation-wide project.

Have a Heart.  The Smith family, Wayne, Joan and Debbie, created this way to give food, clothing and school supplies to needy children of Adams County School District 50.  This program has grown.  While others in our congregation help from time to time, the Smiths work with it daily.  It is a blessing for so many children and their families.

Interfaith Hospitality Network.  The "IHN"  is an association of interfaith churches that share in the housing and feeding of homeless families while they are trying to get back on their feet.  Each church houses the group for one week at a time.  This is a meaningful mission for our congregation. It is headed by Martha Bering who is doing a great job.  She is helped by many from our congregation.

We have personal relationships with many missionaries around the world and we have sent offerings to many projects they support.

We have been saddened by the loss of life of many of our brothers and sisters 
since we began our second century of service.  Many of these people were 
serving God during our first century of service as well. They are responsible 
for a lot of what we have today.  While we miss them very much, we know that 
they are with the God they worshiped and served, with us, here in our church.

We enter our second century, we continue to serve!