First Presbyterian Church
Celebrates 100 Years of Ministry
From Bethel Mennonite Church to First Presbyterian Church,
it's been quite a journey!
On October 23, 2011, we celebrated the 100th Anniversary of our ministry to the Pennridge Community at our church building located at the corner of 5th and Race Streets.
Pastor MacLaren is pictured above on the morning of the celebration standing outside the front of the church. Mr. Larry Handy took the photograph.
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A Journey Through Time, By Faith!
Bethel Mennonite Church Eastern District Conference
1911
These pictures of the church building show that over the years a number of changes
have been made to the building and grounds. Most notably is the original design of the
front door with its arch and window, along with the "fortress" tower above it. It is
unfortunate that those features have been lost over time.
Pennridge Community Church
1961
The Good News Chapel
Pictured are members of the core group who led the Good News Chapel
into the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.
From left to right, Karl Rudloff, Art Kissel, Alan Hoffman, Carole Rudloff, Rev. R. Scott MacLaren, Ellen Rauscher, Paul Rauscher, Barb Kissel, Bob Kessler, and Eileen Kessler.
First Presbyterian Church
2001
100th Anniversary Service 23 October 2011
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
--Orthodox Presbyterian--
121 North Fifth Street
Mail: c/o 441 Dorchester Lane
Perkasie, Pennsylvania
www.firstchurchopc.org
Rev. Richard Scott MacLaren, Pastor
Mrs. Rebekah Waggoner, Pianist
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Prelude
Call to Worship
*Songs of Praise: “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High,” GB #51
“I’m Forever Grateful,” GB #44
“Great Is the Lord,” GB #29
*Invocation and Salutation
Special Music: Rev. R. Scott MacLaren, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Scripture Reading: Genesis 28:10-22, p. 27
Early Memories: Bethel Mennonite Church, 1905-1960
Special Music: Mr. Joseph Waggoner
Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8-15, p. 1014
Gospel Memories: Pennridge Community Church and Good News Chapel
Hymns of Faith and Witness: “O How He Loves You and Me,” RH #223
“My Savior’s Love,” RH # 224
“And Can It Be?” RH # 225
Special Music: Waggoner and MacLaren, “Jesus Paid It All”
Scripture Reading: Romans 1:8-17, p. 1112
New Beginnings: First Presbyterian Church
Prayers of Thanksgiving, Petition, and Praise
Honors and Commemoration
*Hymn of Consecration: "Our God, Our Help in Ages Past," #26 (1st Tune)
*Benediction
*Closing Anthem: “By All Let God Be Praised,” #108 (verse 5)
Postlude
(*Congregation Standing)
100th Celebration Banquet
A Special Anniversary Cake was made to top off our banquet.
Bob Minning and Larry Handy pick out their seats
Pastor MacLaren talks with Joan Handy. To his left Catherine Roltsch and Ella MacLaren get the meal ready. In the foreground is Bob Winder.
Joseph Waggoner
Our Pianist, Rebekah Waggoner
Pastor MacLaren loosening up the crowd with his usual good humor!! :)
Pastor MacLaren leads in the prayer before the meal.
Cheryl Sauer in conversation with George and Ella MacLaren in the background
Finally, it is time to eat!! :)
Avis Blakely enjoys dinner with her grandchildren and daughter in law. Next to them is Kathe and John Martin, and at the end of the table, Karl and Carol Rudloff.
Everyone waiting to get started!!
Larry Handy checks out the quiche!!
Joseph pumps his fist after seeing all the great food on the table! YES!!! :)
On the left is Karl Rudloff, a retired fireman for the city of Philadelphia, and one of the original members of the congregation when Pastor MacLaren arrived. Across from him is Darby Strickland and her father Scott Roltsch. Catherine Roltsch is in the front of the picture.
Rebekah Waggoner and Carole Minnig are about to get their meal,
while Heather Bachstein and Joan Handy wait. Bob Winder is looking in the nursery.
Heather Bachstein wipes Ethan's face following a great meal.
Pastor MacLaren and Rev. Bob Minnig confer before the banquet.
We enjoyed a visit from Pastor MacLaren's family. His brother John is on the left with his sons James and Andrew, and on the right is John's wife Katherine and their daughter Amanda.
Carole Minnig and Joan Handy share a story while Bob Minnig listens in. Joseph Waggoner is wondering what to eat next!! At the back of the table is Aaron and Heather Bachstein and their children.
Our Hospitality Team did GREAT!!!