History of Galmey Community Bible Church

On July 9, 1900 Travis and Mary Moore deeded an acre of land to five men. The five men were J. J. Stults, E. J. Kelly, J. Aspey, O. L. Boardley and Willis Pitts. This land was to be used exclusively for a church or educational building. The deed states, "That should this building ever cease to be used for such purposes, the title to the land must revert to its grantors, heirs or assigns."

Records are not available so we cannot give credit to the people involved, but we must be grateful that God put it upon hearts to see the need for a place of worship to serve future generations.

In 1901 a concrete church was erected. This was a sturdy building with walls two feet thick. A large double front door opened into a spacious foyer. The foyer had entrances on both sides, which opened to the sanctuary. Seats lined both sides of a central aisle. There was a pulpit on a raised platform, together with book stand on which rested a large Bible.

There was no regular pastor some years, but since it was church policy to be open to all Bible believing denominations, several came and held revival meetings from time to time. Souls were won to the Lord and the people held together, keeping a Sunday School alive even when a preacher was not available. A thriving Sunday School was superintended by a Mr. Proctor and on Sunday night a young people's group of about twenty met faithfully.

In 1911, Reverend Helfenstien held a revival meeting and was instrumental in organizing the body of believers as members of the New Light Christian Church, headquartered in Indiana. The membership rapidly reached over 100.

However, the building began to crack and became unsafe for use. Reverend Earnest Jones, a Holiness preacher, was pastoring at that time. He took his congregation to an old Baptist Church near Galmey, where they held services for some time. Then they bought a store building nearby and moved into it. They later sold the store building and in 1922, after removing the concrete church, they built a one room frame building on the same site.

It was in this one room sanctuary that the people of this farming community gathered on Sundays to worship God in their humble, sincere way.

People came to church, by wagon and team, horseback or on foot in those early days. Here their spiritual needs were met. Times were hard, money was scarce, but the faith of the people was strong. It was their custom to have a "protracted" meeting every year. These revival meetings lasted from one week to one month. The house wo0uld be paced to capacity and many precious souls found Jesus as their savior at an old fashioned alter.

In 1929, Reverend Jones moved to Wheatland, Missouri, to pastor the Methodist Church, after seventeen years of ministry at Galmey.

Following Reverend Jones's pastorate, Reverend Thomas Crance accepted the call to take over the pastorate. Reverend Crance had been ordained in 1926. He was very faithful in filling the pulpit on a once a month basis. No salary was set. He was paid by donation only, which usually amounted to about thirty dollars per year. During this time the nation was in an economic depression and money was very tight.

The assessed value of the one room building was a mere $1,000.00. The ladies of the church, which was now known as the Congregational Christian Church, occasionally sold sandwiches, pies and coffee at farm auction sales to help the church finances. Just as God protected and fed the Israelites forty years in the wilderness to fulfill His plan, so He has kept His hand on Galmey Church working out His plan for its future.

Several revivals were held over the years and new converts were won to the Lord. Some of the evangelists were Marion Cowen, Reverend Goodnight, Red Allen, James Wright and others.

In the late fifties, a group of students from Central Bible Institute in Springfield, Missouri came down and held services on the Sundays that Reverend Crance did not come. However, "Brother Thomas", as he was affectionately called, continued to fill the pulpit once each month, he drove from his home in Flemington, Missouri each time.

The years passed and through all this time the church stood as a lighthouse to all who needed help. The community was held together by its ties, even when attendance fell off and some feared that the church might die out. There was a large decreased in population of the following the construction of a Federal Dam across the Pomme de Terre River. Farmers were forced to sell their farms to the U S Government and consequently moved out of the area. Things really got bad after Rev. Crance's retirement. "Brother Thomas" was getting on in years and having served Galmey Church for thirty years, he felt he should retire, since he and his wife were both in less than good health. Church attendance dropped to almost nothing. The building had fallen into a state of disrepair.

A fence was built across the front of the property adjacent to the highway right of way, posing a threat to any continuation of services thee. Things looked black for Galmey Church. Unless the church was being used for Christian services it was feared that the land would revert back to the original tract from which it came. Due to the faith and strong conviction of some farsighted ones in the community, interest was created in repairing the old building. After determining that the fence was illegal, it was removed. An appeal was made for financial assistance.

Money began to come in, not only from members but also from former members. In 1967-1968, the building was rejuvenated and saved from utter ruin by donations of both money and manual labor.

God always has His faithful ones who come forth in an emergency. Once more the building was ready for use. The building was repaired and ready for worship.

The community hoped, prayed and trusted God to find a way. But even an empty small church can be used by God, if the need arises. On Sunday morning, Wesley Dorman noticed a car parked in front of the church for an unusual length of time. Thinking it best to check against foul play Wesley went up to investigate. As he stepped in the door, he heard a man praying aloud and saw that a woman and some children were seated around him. Feeling like an intruder, Wesley quietly took a seat near the door. After prayer, they read a few Scriptures and the man spoke a few words of praise and worship to God. They again prayed and then made their way to the door. Wesley introduced himself to them and they identified themselves. They were just a Christian family passing by and seeing the house of God, went in. Since there was no one there, they conducted their own private serves to fulfill their duty to God on the Lord's Day.

So once again Galmey Church ad fulfilled its mission as an open door church.

There were still no regular services held at first, but as the Pomme de Terre Dam had been completed in 1961, there was a real need for a place of worship for the retired people moving in. The empty building was a mutual concern of the community. The population was still sparse, but in July of 1972 some ladies of the community, with help from the ladies of Weaubleau Baptist Church, held a week of Vacation Bible School. During this week, nightly revival meetings were held, conducted by Reverend Gene Roberts of the Weaubleau Church.

Much good came from the efforts of these people and following the revival, about 20 people of the Galmey community met at nine o'clock each Sunday morning for classes. For more than a year these classes were held.

A youth group was organized under the leadership of Roberta Fritz and Nylene Terry. Again, there was concern over the lack of a minister to conduct worship service, however, it was the desire of the people to have regular weekly Sunday morning worship services, Sunday School and evening youth group activities.

In August 1973, it was learned that a young man by the name of Ed Voskuhl, who had recently surrendered to the call from God to preach the Gospel of Christ, was available on a part time basis. He was contacted and on September 2, 1973 he came and preached a trial message, returning again on September 9, 1973.

In October, a youth revival was held by a group from Southwest Bible College in Bolivar, Missouri. It was very successful and following this, Reverend Voskuhl was called to fill the pulpit each Sunday morning.

The congregation went ahead with plans to incorporate as an interdenominational church and applied for a charter.

Officers elected at that time were Melvin Terry, chairman; Dave Fritz, vice chairman; Lillia Dorman, secretary-treasurer. By September 13, 1973, there were thirteen members taken in. They were Lucile Dorman, Wesley Dorman, David Fritz, Roberta Fritz, Lucille Quick, Albert Quick, Melvin Terry, Nylene Terry, Martha Pauline, Ruth Ann Tucci, Ed Voskuhl, Reba Voskuhl and Bentley G. Dorman. The church became officially incorporation November 5, 1973 and the first business meeting was held the next day, November 6, 1973.

Tentative plans to add Sunday School rooms to the one room sanctuary became reality when Mrs. Alice Spencer offered to loan the church $1,000.00 to add to the existing funds to get the work started.

Work was started immediately and by spring there were three new classrooms, kitchen facilities and restrooms, as God continued to bless.

A well was drilled on the line between the church and the Donald Hunt property. Mr. Hunt agreed to pay for the drilling and the church as to pay for the pump, pressure tank and the cost of a small building to house these facilities. All repairs on the pump and well were shared equally, with an agreement being signed by both parties.

Church attendance grew quite rapidly and long range plans for even more rooms were discussed. At a business meeting on May 7, 1974, it was voted to have a five-member board.

These five were Melvin Terry, Bennie Dorman, Paul Munden, Charles Fuller and Dave Fritz, treasurer. Roberta Fritz with Nylene Terry was to act as secretary. These were installed July 1, 1974.

A weekly prayer service was added to the schedule, as was a monthly Holy Communion service, which was held for the first time on May 1, 1974, during Reverend Voskuhl's ministry.

Also, during Reverend Voskuhl's ministry an annual communion service was held on Christmas Eve, in memory of Christ's birthday.

On August 12, 1975, the Church bought from Ed Voskuhl the mobile home which he and his wife, Reba, had moved onto the church property. It remained the parsonage for them until the end of their ministry at Galmey Church.

Several "first" have taken place since the church incorporated. The first wedding united Kenny Steward and Cathy Nelson on November 23, 1993.

The first baptismal service was held at Galmey Cove with Lucile Dorman and son, Bennie G. Dorman. Many others have since followed them.

In 1975, Lisa Hart was sent to church camp and a Memorial Fund was set up with Maude S Toy Knight as first name in the book.

In 1977, the first Sunrise Service was held on Easter Sunday. The first Sunday night service was held on April 3, 1977 with 122 in attendance. Reverend Voskuhl was hired full time and a Missionary Circle was established in December 1977.

The note to Mrs. Alice Spencer was paid off. A building fund, which had been set up in November 1973 had grown so plans for a new sanctuary, to accommodate the growing congregation was considered by the building committee. Concrete for the floor of the sanctuary was poured in October of 1977 so in January of 1978, construction of the building began and by spring the new auditorium was ready for occupancy.

Under the concrete sidewalk on the north side, near the front entrance, Wesley Dorman, Dave Fritz, Wayne Toy and Reverend Voskuhl buried a waterproof, fireproof metal box. The box contained a King James Bible, a copy of the Statement of Faith, a membership list, the corporation papers and copy of the church history.

By using the existing chairs, the first service in the new sanctuary was held on Easter Sunday, March 19, 1978, with a happy, thankful congregation and several well wishers.

On May 21, 1978, a service was held to dedicate the sanctuary to the Lord. Many friends came to rejoice with the membership that Sunday afternoon. With thankful hearts they paid homage to God for what He had done in the past and with faith they looked forward to great accomplishments in the future with the help of God and His glory.

In July of 1978 Reverend Ed Voskuhl resigned his ministry at Galmey Church. He felt the need for more schooling and a desire to be an evangelist. The congregation was now faced with the problem of replacing him.

Following five months of supply preachers, headed by Interim Minister, Dr. G H Surrette of Southwest Baptist College, the pulpit committee brought another young preacher, Richard Jenkins, also from Southwest Baptist College, to the Board of Directors and the congregation voted to hire him. He began his ministry at Galmey Church in December 1978.

In June 1979, a note burning service was held, celebrating the church's debt free status. In June 1979, it was voted to have a seven-man board for better representation. These men were Leonard Thomas, Clyde Thomas, Wesley Dorman, Jim Alexander, Ed Phillips, Don Payne and Kenny Stewart.

Then in July 1979, pews were put in the sanctuary, choir chairs were installed, as well as two prayer benches.

After a short ministry of about a year, Pastor Richard Jenkins resigned his pastorate to pursue his education and possibly go into a singing ministry as he had an exceptionally good voice.

Again, Dr. Surrett took over as interim pastor. A number of supply pastors were heard and candidates tried. In September of 1980, Reverend Don DeMonbrun from DesMoines, Iowa was hired.

During the ensuing months several important things were accomplished. The church adopted a constitution and by-laws to govern the church. The fiscal year of the church was changed to run from January 1 to December 31 to comform to bank, business and individual tax year. A board of Elders was voted in consisting of the following men: Don Payne, chairman; Wesley Dorman, Jim Alexander, Kenny Stewart and Ed Phillips and the following deacons were also elected: George Williams, Don Finley and "Sully" Sullivan. The board of elders replaced the old seven-member board of directors.

Ed Phillips took over the treasurer-ship of the church, relieving Dave Fritz who had been treasurer for seven years.

The Vacation Bible School was very successful in 1981.

The Mission Circle made many things to to send to the Flagstaff Mission for the Navajo Indians in Arizona. The Mission Circle helps in home missions by providing aid to the needy and the burnout victims. They also sent gifts of foodsuffs and personal items to the missionaries overseas. One day a month they would go to the Urbana Nursing Home to fellowship and sing for the people living there.

The church is contributing to the financial support of four missionaries, those overseas and a Jewish ministry in the United States.

In the fall of 1981 the congregation began discussing the need for additional space. To be included would be a Fellowship hall and recreation center, new kitchen, enlarge the restroom facilities, a library, pastor's study and multi-purpose room. Part of the present facility would be remodeled for the Sunday School classrooms. In September of 1981 the congregation approved the project and in May of 1982 the work began. The facility was completed as the cash came in, trusting God to supply the need.

After ground breaking in the spring of 1982 the Fellowship Hall continually took shape. Members of the congregation who donated their labor did much of the work and the major construction at that time was under contractor, John Edge.

The first annual Missionary Conference was held in October 1982 with four missionaries sharing their fields and burdens during the four days of conference.

In November 1982, the parking lot in front of the church was graded and gravel added, resulting in much improvement. A new sidewalk was poured in December 1982 and framework was started on the East end of what was to be the Fellowship Hall when completed. By the last of March 1983, most of the rough in work was finished and pillars were added to the front porch on the front of the new addition and we are thankful to God for sending in the money. Much work was accomplished during the ensuing months on the inside of the building and hearts were encouraged. Work on the church continued and every Friday several men came in and worked at painting, paneling, plumbing, wiring and etc. The ladies would prepare and serve a "potluck" meal. It was work, fun and fellowship for all, resulting in much progress toward the goal of remodeling the existing facilities and doing the finish works in the Fellowship Hall.

Vacation Bible School in June, 1983 was again a successful with several special blessings.

At a special meeting in August 1983, after much thought and prayer for guidance, the congregation voted to change the name of the church to Galmey Community Bible Church. The following is a paragraph from the minutes of the Board of Elders meeting on July 14, 1983.

"There was considerable discussion about the need for a name change for the church to clear up the confusion in the minds of many about the meaning of interdenominational. A motion by Clyde Thomas, second by Wesley Dorman that we recommend to the congregation that we change the name of the church to Galmey Community Bible Church." Carried.

What the new name should tell the community and those visiting: Galmey:  That is the location of our fellowship.

 Community:  Anyone who resides in or visits this community is welcome to be part of our services.  Everyone, regardless of background is welcome.  We are not associated with any denomination.

Bible:  This is the standard upon which the church teaches and if any person attends they wil expect to learn from the Bible.

Church:  A group of people who belong to the Lord Jesus Christ and claim Him as Lord and Saviour.

Two events in October were highlight for our fellowship. An all-church campout was an exciting two-day event that proved to be a Spiritual treat to over 60 people who attended.

The Second annual Missionary Conference was a spiritual challenge and a time of growing for our people. We learned about new Mission fields and discovered the Faith Promise way of supporting our missionaries.

It was felt that 1983 was a very successful year, both in spiritual growth and in the progress of the building program. God certainly supplied every need!  The year was closed with a Watch Night Party on December 31.

On January 29, 1984 the Fifth Sunday Sing was presented by Donald Burnett and Group. It was an enjoyable program of Gospel Music and testimony.

The first issue of Galmey Gospel came out in February 1984. This was a flier who finds its way into home of Hickory County by mail and its purpose was to reach families with the Gospel of Christ in an interesting and informative way.

Two new Sunday School classes were formed in February 1984, namely "Teen Agers" and "Young Adults".

On April 15, 1984 our choir of 27 voices under the direction of Mrs. Larry Fullmer presented the inspiring Cantata, "He Lives".

June was Vacation Bible School month.  96 children were enrolled.

Although, Galmey Church as been contributing to the support of five different missionary efforts for several years, none of these are actually from our church. Therefore, it was joy and thanksgiving to God when on August 19, 1984 that Patricia DeMonbrun was commissioned by Reverand DeMonbrun and Elders John Green, Lee McAlister and Jim Alexander, to become our first missionary sent out. She went to Galmi, Niger West Africa. She served the mission field as part of a medical team in the Galmi Hospital. She held a B.S. in missionary nursing.

Galmey Church took on a new ministry, a Sunday afternoon service at the Hermitage Park Care Center. There was visiting, singing and a message from God's Word.

September 1, 1984 air conditioning was installed in the Fellowship Hall. On September 2 there was a "Hobo Dinner" in the Fellowship Hall after the morning worship service.

October 5 and 6, 1984 was the annual Church Campout at the Wheatland Public Use Area on Pomme de Terre Lake.

The third annual Missionary Conference began on October 28, 1984 and continued through October 31. Each of the three missionaries shared about their involvement in their specific work. Edwin Hodges, vice president of Bibles for the World, inspired several of our people to take a number of Bibles to mail to different countries. Avner Boskey, a Christian Jew, spoke on Bible Prophecy and the part Jews play in the world's ministry. He was with Ariel Ministries. Gene Soderberg is Mid-West Church Ministries Co-ordinator for Navigators. These conferences do much to make us aware of the need of Missionary Work around the world and at home.

The Galmey Missions Circle, which meets twice a month to fellowship and work with their hands to help Missionaries we now support. Many articles of clothing were sent to the Navajos via Flagstaff Mission in Arizona to be disbursed to the Indians of the area, as well as warm quilts and other items the women make. Toys, toilet articles and other miscellaneous items are mailed to the Mission at Christmas. The ladies also make gift items for Nursing Home residents and provide treats for them on a monthly basis as well as helping burned out victims of the area in their time of need. A Missionary Chest is kept supplied with quilts, towels and toiletry articles and each missionary family who visits our church has access to this chest.

Easter Sunrise Service was held on April 7, 1985 at the Corps of Engineers Shelter Area.

For several years thee had been a growing desire for the church building to be identified as a church with the addition of a steeple. Through a special gift of the Lord donated by Dale & Esther Kelley the desire became a reality. The steeple was delivered in Late July 1985. A crew of men from the church soon had it installed, with a cross on top. This cross serves as a reminder to all who pass by that it is only because of Jesus Christ that we have a way to God. Our church stands on the Scripture where Jesus said, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life¡­" John 14:6.

In September 1985, a commercial range and exhaust system was installed in the kitchen. This was a gift from Roberta Fritz family in her memory.

September 29, 1985 the 5^th Sunday Sing featured the Crumpleys, an exciting group singing Gospel Songs and giving personal testimonies to the Glory of God.

The Fourth Annual Missionary Conference was held October 6 through 9, featuring a team from Christian Communications of Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Hart Armstrong, president of Christian Communications, is a writer and editor and former missionary overseas, having been in the Holy Land 28 times. His messages were very inspiring each night.

There was an overflow crowd at the Missions Banquet on October 9. Dr. Armstrong spoke on prophecy. It was a very successful conference, bringing to mind the faithfulness of our Missionaries in spreading the Gospel in different areas of the world where God has sent them.

At the yearly congregation business meeting in November 1985, the congregation voted in as Elders, Dale Kelley, Jim Hollender, Francis Craig, Alvin Miner and Henry Stolte.  Deacons were Alfred Craig, Mike Fortsch, Paul Munden and George Williams.

A Sweetheart Banquet was held in the Fellowship Hall in February, 1986 with 70 in attendance.

Vacation Bible School was held in June, 1986 for two weeks with 63 children in attendance.

On July 13, 1986 Don and Paula Cabeen and their young children visited the Church. They had a very interesting report on their Missionary work in Spain.

September 14, 1986 Jane and Ed Skowron visited our church and told of their calling to the Mission field and how God is working in their lives. They were on their way to Panama to plant churches and win souls for God. They were presented with a money tree.

Sunday, October 12, 1986 was a great day of blessing for Galmey Church as they celebrated the completion of the building program. There was an open house and members and visitors toured the now completed building. They were blessed with a demonstration of the Jewish Passover, brought to us by Dan Rigney of Ariel Ministries, of Baltimore, Maryland. It was a beautiful demonstration of the elaborate ritual the Jews had to perform, to commemorate their deliverance from bondage to Egypt. It was an example of and forerunner of our Holy Communion, reminding all to be thankful for the freedom we can have in our lives today through the power of Jesus' blood applied to our hearts, as we accept Him as our Savoir, Redeemer. Music was enjoyed in the Fellowship Hall with the Ozark Mountain Family Band and The Images of Christ Gospel Singing Group from Calvary Bible College entertained in the sanctuary.

The yearly congregational business meeting met on November 12, 1986. The board members elected to serve through the coming year were: Al Miner, Henry Stiletto, Alfred Craig and James Alexander for Elders. Deacons were Paul Munden, George Williams, Harold Colvin and John Green.

1986 ended with a watch night service on December 31st.

A Sweetheart Banquet was held on Saturday evening, February 29th at the Hermitage Park Care Center's Community Room.

On Sunday morning, March 1, 1987, Pastor Don DeMonbrun announced his resignation as Pastor of Galmey Church after his ministry here of about 7 years. Pastor DeMonbrun and his wife have been appointed as radio missionaries by the candidate counsel of the World Radio Missionary Fellowship, Inc. Pastor DeMonbrun will be working as radio administrator in expanding Spanish broadcast facilities along the USA and Mexican Borders.

Roy Harrison, missionary to France and Switzerland visited on March 24, 1987. He told us many of his experiences serving the Lord in these countries.

Vacation Bible School was held the week of June 1, 1987

August 30th was our 5th Sunday sing and a group called "Joyful Noise" from Kansas City, MO treated the church to a musical service of praise to God.

On October 7th, the following Elders were elected:  Wesley Dorman, Shorty Hampton, Al Craig and Lee McAlister.  Deacons elected were George Williams, Paul Munden, Dave Fritz and Ed Phillips.

On October 18th, Guy Sier from New Tribes Mission and one of our sponsored missionaries spoke at the evening service.

In May of 1988 after eight months of searching for a pastor, the church hired Zane Richardson, a pastor evangelist from New Mexico.

Vacation Bible School began on June 20, 1988 with a theme, "Champions for Jesus."

An annual Business Meeting was held October 5, 1988.  The new elders for the coming year was elected.  They were Shorty Hampton, Wesley Dorman, Al Craig, Lee McAlister and Ed Phillips.  Deacons voted in were Warren Carter, Leo Cauthon and Dave Fritz.

The annual Mission Conference was held October 7-9.  The theme was "Go, Stand and Speak".

The year of 1988 was ended by a watch night service on December 31st.

On February 14th the annual Sweetheart Banquet was held in the Fellowship Hall.

Vacation Bible School was held June 12-16, 1989.

The 7th annual Missions Conference was held September 21-24th.

The annual Business Meeting was held on October 11, 1989 with four Elders being voted in.  They were Al Craig, Shorty Hampton, Lee McAlister and Harold Wolf.  The five Deacons voted in were Warren Carter, Frank Emerson, David Fritz, Justin Langdon and Paul Munden.

The watch night service was held on December 31 which was also the 5th Sunday Sing.  A film called "Living Legends" was also shown.

1990 began with our January 7th with our quarterly business meeting.  Officers elected at the October meeting were installed.  Elders were Al Craig, Shorty Hampton, Lee McAlister (chairman of the Board), Harold Wolf.  Deacons were Warren Carter, Frank Emerson, Paul Munden, Dave Fritz and Justin Langdon.

Missionaries Mike and Rachelle McInroe visted on February 25th and Mike showed slides of their work with the Indian tribes in Brazil.

On April 15th Easter Sunrise Servie was held in the church Fellowship Hall.

Vacation Bible School was held May 21-25 with the theme being "John the Baptist, forerunner of Christ."

A quarterly business meeting was held on July 1, 1990.

The 5th Sunday Sing was held on July 29th.

The 8th annual Mission Conference was held at the church September 19-23.  The church is  supporting 10 missionaries.

The 5th Sunday Sing was held o September 30th.

The annual business meeting was held on October 3, 1990.

Vacation Bible School was held May 27-31, 1991.

On May 10, 1992, Roy Harrison, a missionary with CEF was the speaker for both services.

Vacation Bible School was held May 25-29, 1992.

Pastor Zane Richardson gave his resignation as pastor of our church to go into church planting work.

The 11th annual Mission Conference was held September 8-12th.

Pastor Martin Burch became the new pastor for Galmey Church on November 6, 1994.

The annual Valentine Banquet was held on February 11, 1995 at the church.

The Galmey Community Choir presented their Easter Cantata at the church on April 15.  It was under the direction of Don Finley, who has directed the choir for 13 years.

A sunrise service was held at the Corps of Engineers shelter house on April 16.

On September 23, 1995 a "Family Fair Day" was observed.  This was a one-day Mini Bible School held for children of the area.  They enjoyed being together with lots of fun of games, a clown and a special time of Bible study.  The day was topped off with a gospel concert of music, present by Heath Watson of Bolivar.

The annual Sunrise Service was observed on April 7, 1996 at the Corps of Engineers shelter house.

A three day Vacation Bible School was held on August 7-9th.  This is the first Vacation Bible School the Church had since May of 1992.

On September 7, 1996 the church voted on buying 5 1/2 acres of land at the back of the church from Melvin Terry.  On September 12 the transaction was closed with the first half of the total purchase price of $5,700.00 being paid.  The remaining $5,700.00 to be paid on January 1, 1998 with no interest paid on the loan.  We thank God for bringing this transaction about for the church.

September 22-25 the Annual Mission Conference was held with five different missionaries taking part.  This was a very informative conference.

December 1st was the first "Hanging of the Greens" held.  Members from the congregation decorated the sanctuary, foyer and front doors with Christmas Greenery.  They also placed silk poinsettia blossoms on the tree in the sanctuary.

The Pomme de Terre Community Choir performed the Christmas Cantata on December 14th.

On December 22nd a beautiful candlelight communion service was held at the evening service.

February 3rd Pastor Burch gave his resignation as Pastor of Galmey Community Bible Church.  He had been Pastor since November 1994.

The annual Valentine Banquet was held on February 14 1997.  Skits were performed by various ones of the church.

The Easter Sunrise Service was held on March 30th at the Corps of Engineers  shelter house.

A "Spiritual Growth Conference" was held April 13 thru April 16 directed by Dr. Bernard Holmes.

June 8, 1997 came as a candidate for Pastor of the Galmey Community Bible Church.  The membership voted to call him as our Pastor. 

June 29th was the 5th Sunday Sing.  After the sing a picnic was enjoyed on the new property the church had purchased.  It was a great time of fellowship, good singing and good food.

On July 6, 1997 Pastor Rick Walters started his ministry at the Galmey Church.

Vacation Bible School was held on August 4-7, 1997.

August 22nd the Galmey Church hosted the "Lester's", a gospel singing group from St. Louis, MO.  It was a very inspiring evening of song, comedy and great fellowship.

The 14th annual Missions Conference was held September 21-24.  The speakers were Ed Skowron, Pat DeMonbrun, Mike McInroe, Don Cabeen and Tim Landers.

The Pomme de Terre Community Choir performed the Christmas Cantata at our church on December 12th.

The annual Christmas Parade in Hermitage, MO was on December 13, 1997.  The Galmey Church entered a float for the first time and won second place and $50.00 which was given to one of our missionaries.  "To God Be The Glory!"

On December 24th a Candlelight Service was held.

December 31, 1997 a watch night service was held with the viewing of a video "St. John in Exile".

On January 18, 1998 the note was burned for the 5 1/2 acres that was purchased from Melvin and Nylene Terry.

On February 14th the annual Valentine Banquet was held at the Balanced Care of Hermitage community room.  It was catered by the staff of Balanced Care of Hermitage.  A program of music, a skit and funny quips were enjoyed.

March 3rd the new floor tile was laid in the Fellowship Hall.  We praise Him for His goodness in providing the money for the project.

March 9th a new sound system was installed with new choir mikes and new speaker for the sanctuary.

April 14 the annual Sunrise Service was held at the Corps of Engineer shelter house.

On May 10th it was announced at the morning service the empty lot on the east side of the church had been purchased and donated to the church by an anonymous donor.  The church family is eternally grateful for the generous gift.

On May 24th, we had a first for the Galmey Church with a "Memorial Day Tribute".  We observed a special time of thankfulness to God, for our country and veterans.

May 31st was the 5th Sunday Sing.  We were blessed with special music and verse from several church family members.

The annual Vacation Bible School was held June 8-14.

August 21st the "Lester's, a gospel singing group from St. Louis, MO did a concert for the church.

The 5th Sunday Sing was held August 30th.  There were lots of old favorites sung, several specials and some readings enjoyed by the church.

The annual Missions Conference began on September 15.  Speakers were Patti Tenenoff, Dean Chasteen, Bob Bruce, Steve Crawford and Lester Black.

Several ladies attended a ladies retreat "Reflections of His Image" in Springfield, MO on October 24-25, 1998.  It was a great get together as they got to know each other on a personal level.

October 25th was the first official "Galmey Tux" night.  Everyone dress in overalls or casual dress.

November 29th was the 5th Sunday Sing.  Afterwards, the "Hanging of the Green " was held to decorate for the coming of the Christmas activities.

The Pomme de Terre Community Choir presented the Christmas Cantata was presented on December 11th.

A Christmas caroling was held on December 16th.  The group sang to shut-ins and to the Wheatland Senior Housing.

The annual "Watch Night" service was held on December 31, 1998.

February 13, 1999 the Valentine Banquet was held at Balanced Care of Hermitage in the community room. 

March 28th, Palm Sunday, the choir presented a short play entitled "The Story of the Cross."

April 4th the annual Easter Sunrise Service was held at the Corps of Engineer shelter house.

On April 24th the ladies had a tea and luncheon in the Fellowship Hall.  This was a wonderful outreach for our community.

Several of the ladies from the church went to a retreat "Outrageous Joy" held in Kansas City, MO.

May 30th was our second Memorial Day Service.  It was an awesome and impressive ceremony honoring our veterans, our country and our God.

Vacation Bible School was held June 7-11, 1999.

September 19-22 the annual Missions Conference began with an international dinner.  Brian Burnham, Nick Haines, Ed Skowron, Bekka Neigh were present.

In October, 1999 a new program was started.  It is the Watchcare Ministry.  The church family will be praying for you.

On October 17th a Galmey Kids Club was formed.  This program met every Sunday night.  Praise the Lord for the young and the future of our church.

Our regular 5th Sunday Sing was held on October 31st.

Choir members and church members met at the church to go caroling on December 15th.

December 31, 1999 was the Watch Night Service.  We played games, ate, sang and enjoyed the fellowship.  As the clock ticked the year to a close members stayed and prayed the new millennium in.  Praise the Lord for a great year.

The annual Valentine Banquet was held on February 12,2000 in the Fellowship Hall of the church. 

A ladies retreat was held in Branson at Chateau on the Lake on April 15th.

April 23rd was the Easter Sunrise Service held at the Corps of Engineers Shelter House. 

On May 28th the church observed Memorial Day with a tribute to each of the Armed Services.  A special candle lighting service was honored for the POW's and the MIA's.  A moment of silent prayer and taps was played.  Great Honor was given to God for our freedom.

The "Galmey Gems" was written and sent to each of our Missionaries each month.  This was started in June, 2000 and was a way to let our Missionaries know what has happened in our church.

July 7, 2000 a celebration of the Galmey Community Bible Church 100th year got underway with the "Stanley Jones Singers".  On Sunday, July 9th commitments were signed by many to continue  "To Give God the Glory" for the next 100 years.

Vacation Bible School was held July 24-28.

The annual Missions Conference was held September 17-20 with great fellowship with four missionaries.  The missionaries that were present were Sunday Onwukwe, Rudi Fehr, David Bradley and Brent Bauer.  We praise the Lord for his goodness to us.

The Watch Night Party was held on December 31, 2000.  A video of the "Left Behind" series was showed.  Those in attendance prayed for the New Year of 2001.

The church was able to purchase 2.4 acres of land west of the church for additional parking in January of 2001.

On February 10th the annual Valentine Banquet was held in the Fellowship Hall of the church.

The Easter Sunrise Service was held on April 15th at the Corps of Engineers Shelter House.

The evening of April 15 th a special business meeting was held to consider a new church sign.  On May 25th the new sign was put up just in time for the Memorial Day Services on May 27th.

The Vacation Bible School was held June 18-22.

July 20th "The New Horizons" gospel singers from Lebanon, MO performed.  We were greatly bless by their gospel music and witness.

On September 14th the church was open all day for prayer because of the attack on the World Trade Center in New York on September 11, 2001 by terrorist.

The annual Missions Conference was held on September 16-19.  An International dinner was held on Sunday.  The speakers attending were Sunday Onwaukwe, Frank Barozinski, Mike Price and Dale Money.

The ladies attended a retreat on October 26-27 at the Cherry Street Baptist Church in Springfield, MO.  They came home refreshed and encouraged.

The first of November we were blessed to have "The Stanley Jones Family Singers" for a concert.  They were very inspiring.

December 16th the Galmey players presented the Christmas Pageant.

December the the choir and church members went caroling to shut-ins and to the Senior Housing in Wheatland, MO.

The annual Valentine Banquet was held on February 16, 2002.  Kent (Catfish) Woolston from Silver Dollar City was the guest entertainer.  He played several musical instruments, some instruments we had never seen or heard before.

On March 31st the annual Easter Sunrise Service was held at the Corps of Engineers Shelter House.

The ladies attended a retreat in Kansas City, MO by the "Women of Faith Ministries".  They were very refreshed and renewed when they returned and were able to encourage all of us.

The annual Memorial Day service to honor our veterans was held on May 26th.

The annual business meeting was held on June 5, 2002 with the election of Geral Kerns as decon for a three year term.  The members of the board for 2002-2003 will be Pastor Rick Walters, Joe Woolston, Shorty Hampton, Harold Cruise as Elders and Bob Tubbs, Frank Groshong and Gerald Kerns as Deacons.

The first service was held in the refurbished sanctuary on June 12th.  Carpet had been laid throughout the church, pews refinished and pads recovered, the foyer had been redone with sheet rock and paint.  A new look and new pulpit was dedicated with praise, prayer and testimony.

Vacation Bible School was held June 17-21.  All had a great time of fun and blessings.

In August of 2002 the first "Galmey Gems" was mailed to every postal patron in the Wheatland, MO zip code.  This was one of our "Seed Planting" ministries.

The annual Mission Conference was held August 24-27.  Dr. Arnold Fruetenbaum from Ariel Ministries did the Passowver, which portrayed Christ in the Old Testament.

August 26th Dale Money from "Bearing Precious" was her to lead us in collating scriptures.  The church members did 10,000 sets of John and Romans in the Hungarian language.  They also put together 700 scriptures in English to be used by the church for outreach.

September 29th a 5th Sunday Sing was held outside along with wiener roast.

The Galmey Church held its first Ladies Retreat on January 18, 2003.  Praise the Lord for a day of great fellowship.

The annual Valentine's Banquet was held on February 15, 2003.  The "Stanley Jones Singers" entertained the members and friends of the church.

Several of the Galmey Church ladies attended a ladies retreat in Kansas City, MO on April 3-5, 2003.  Everyone came home refreshed.

Easter Sunrise Service was held on April 20th at the Corps of Engineers shelter house.

May 25th was the annual Memorial Day service honoring our service men and women.  We had a special recognition to our Savior, our Flag and our Armed Services.

June4th was our annual Business Meeting.  Bob Miller was elected as a deacon for a three year term.  The members of the board from June 2003 - June 2004 was Pastor Rick Walters, Joe Woolston, Shorty Hampton, Harold Cruse, as Elders and Bob Tubbs, Bob Miller, Gerald Kerns as Deacons.

June 29th was the 5th Sunday Sing.  Homemade ice cream was enjoyed after the service.

Vacation Bible School was held July 14 -18.  Everyone had a great time.

The annual Missions Conference was held on August 10 - 13.  Ron Corley was the speaker for the conference.

Dale Money with Bearing Precious Seed came September 8-10 and the members of Galmey Church and Antioch Christian Church  put the John & Romans scriptures together in Spanish and English. 

On October 4th the ladies of the church hosted an "Autumn Fling" ladies tea.

The Community Choir performed their annual Christmas Cantata on December 9, 2003.  We give God the Glory for this Choir.

On December 31, 2003 we were blessed by the Gumm Family from Osage Beach, MO.  They entertained us with singing and short skits.  We praise the Lord for a great night of Christian fun and laughter.

On February 14, 2004 we held our annual Valentine Banquet.  "Catfish" Woolston from Silver Dollar City provided the entertainment with singing, silly jokes and his testimony as a Christian.

The 5th Sunday Sing was on February 29th with numerous songs, poems and other readings.

The Easter Sunrise service was held on April 11th at the Corps of Engineers shelter house.  We had a most beautiful sunrise to celebrate His rising from the grave.

On May 30th we had a Memorial Day service to honor our Service men and women.  POW Dale Kelley lit the candle for the MIA's.

June 23, 2004 a special business meeting was held to approve the church borrowing $400,000.00 for a new building and renovation of the present building.  The members approved and on July 29th the bank granted the loan and the final papers were signed.  Praise God!

July 3rd the church had a booth at Hermitage Market Days and gave away bottles of water, booklets of Living Water and door hangers advertising our upcoming Vacation Bible School.  This was done as a witnessing tool to our community.

Vacation Bible School was kicked off the week of July 11 - 16.

August 22, 2004 was the groundbreaking service for the the new building project.  It was a lovely day and time in the Lord.

August 23 - 25 we held our Mission Conference.  This time was spent putting the scriptures of John and romans together in the Thai language.  Bearing Precious seed printed the scriptures and we put 20,000 together and we praise the Lord for a group of Christians who aren't afraid of a little work.

A Ladies Retreat was held on September 25.  Patti Tennenoff Labutes, a missionary from New Tribes Mission was the speaker.  The ladies enjoyed a day of songs, praises, testimonies, good fun, skits and mimes by four ladies which as very funny.

A Christmas program put on by the members on held on December 5th.

The annual Christmas caroling was hosted by the choir on December 15th.

December 27th papers were signed between the church and Phil Terry for the land along the East border in exchange for highway frontage.  This had been approved by the congregation at the June 9th business meeting.

On December 31, 2004, New Year's Eve, we were blessed to have the Gumm Family from Osage Beach, MO.  We had a great time of gospel music and comedy.  We give God the Glory for another great year.

The annual Valentine Banquet was held on February 12, 2005.  The entertainment was provided by Roger Mills and also some readings which were good for some laughs.

On March 9th the congregation voted at the quarterly business meeting to purchase a plot of land (165" x 185') across the road west of the parking lot.  The price of the land was $2,500.00 plus $100.00 for closing cost.

The annual Easter sunrise service was held on March 27th at the Galmey Church.  The choir presented a beautiful cantata, "Redeeming Love" in the worship service.

The church ladies had a brunch on May 7th.  Fun was had by all in decorating hats which were worn to church on Sunday by some of the ladies.  At the close of the brunch the ladies enjoyed a balloon lift.  Who said Christian people can't have fun?

On May 29th we had our annual Memorial Day Service honoring our men and women who have served in the military and those who gave their lives that we might be free.  We praise God for each one.

June 1st, a Wednesday evening, everyone in attendance got a chance to sign their names on the plywood floor of the new Sanctuary before the new carpet was installed.

On July 2nd at the Hermitage Market Day members handed out bottled water.  They also handed out suckers, scriptures of John and Romans, ink pens, ornamental fishing lures and door hangers about Vacation Bible School.

On July 6th members began moving into the new sanctuary by moving the Communion table, communion serving pieces and offering plates.  It was a very touch ceremony.  We give "God the Glory" for this new building.

July 10th was very special time in the history of our church.  It was the first Sunday Morning Worship Service in the new sanctuary.  We had a program of several guest speakers and singers.  This was in celebration of our 105th year and Homecoming.  It was a great day in the life of the Galmey Community Bible Church.  We praise God.

The annual Vacation Bible School was held July 18 - 22.

The Pomme de Terre Community Chois presented their Christmas cantata on December 2.

The Galmey Church choir went caroling on December 14.

A Christmas play was performed by the choir and several members that Bob Taylor had written.  "To God Be The Glory" for the great talented people of our church.

The church ended the 2005 year on December 29, 2005 with a watch night of great entertainment by Danny Rhoads and The New Horizons.

On January 21, 2006 the ladies had a brunch in the activity center.  The ladies attending received a blessing with lots of good sharing of the Word.

The annual Valentine Banquet was held on February 11th.  Entertainment was provided by "Catfish" Woolston from Silver Dollar City in Branson.  He showed Biblical musical instruments and also played the instruments for our enjoyment.

We used the new basement for a storm shelter on March 12th when the tornado hit Carson's Corner at 10:30pm.

The Church showed the movie "The Passion of the Christ" on April 14th.  This was a good opportunity for the community to get some idea of what He did for us on that Cross of Calvary.

A beautiful sunrise  was enjoyed on April 16th, Easter Sunday, at the Sunrise Service at the Corps of Engineers shelter house.

We had our first Memorial Day Service on May 28th to be held in the new sanctuary.  We thank God that we have the freedom to honor our service men and women.  Pray that we never forget the price that was paid for that freedom.

We were blessed by "The Lester's" with their singing and testimonies on July 8th to start off our 2006 Homecoming.  Pastor Terry Wilson was our guest speaker for the week of Homecoming.

Vacation Bible School was held July 17 -21.

Dale Money, Bearing Precious Seed, arrived with the scriptures of John and Romans in the Creole and English language for the church members to to put together.  We collated, put the covers on, stapled, cut the booklets and pack them for shipping.  This was a very touching experience.

The ladies had a flower arrangement class on August 26th and each lady took home the arrangement that she had made.

November 26, 2006 we had a concert with Peter Whitebird singing and doing some comedy.  His sermon and music was very inspiring.

The Christmas play was "My Son and My Lord" written by a Church member, Bob Taylor.  Members of the church performed it on December 10, 2006.

The annual Valentine Banquet was held on February 14, 2007 with guest singer Becky Lercher.  Everyone had a great time of fellowship.

The Pomme de Terre Community Choir presented the Easter Cantata on March 30th.

On April 8th, the annual Easter Sunrise Service was held at the Corps of Engineer's shelter house.  We were also blessed by an anonymous donor who donated $111,000 to the church.  $100,000 for the building loan and $11,000 for the basement Fellowship Hall.  Praise be to God for his goodness.

The church ladies had a brunch on April 21st.  Anyone could make a funny or elegant hat and wear it to the brunch. 

July 8th we celebrated the 107th anniversary of our Church.  Peter Whitebird, a Christian singer, helped us celebrate with a concert.

August 4th the ladies of the church had a luncheon.  Sarah Beebe blessed us with a program called "Tea Time With God".  She spoke about generosity, humility, charity, accountability and tranquility.

On August 13th members from Talking Rock Road Baptist Church, Branson, MO brought their equipment to put the scriptures of John and Romans together.  We all had a great time of serving our Lord.

Church members watched the movie, "Facing the Giants" on September 27th.  It was a very inspiration movie.

On September 30th we enjoyed all the talents of the Church family with our 5th Sunday sing.  God is so good.

Dale Money, Bearing Precious Seed, brought the equipment and scriptures of John and Romans on October 15th.  The scriptures were printed in the Swahili language.  What a wonderful time God gave us to do His work.

The annual business meeting was held on December 12th.  The new budget was approved for 1008 and Frank Groshone was added as an elder.  We are a very blessed Church.

"Catfish" Woolston presented our New Year's Eve watch service on December 31, 2007.

The annual Valentine Banquet was held on February 14, 2008.  The entertainment was provided by the Galmey Downtown Players, Galmey Barbershop Quartet and the Galmey Chicks.  Everyone had a fun time.

February 18th the members of the Talking Rock Road Baptist Church brought their equipment used to put the scriptures of John and Romans together in the Spanish language.

March 12th was the quarterly business meeting.  A donation of $140.00 was made for hand bells for the Sunday School children.

The Pomme de Terre Community Choir present the Easter Cantata, "Because He Lives", on March 16th.

The Easter Sunrise was held at the Corps of Engineers shelter house on March 23rd.

A group of ladies from the Church attended the "Women of Joy" retreat April 18 -20 in Branson, MO.  Everyone had a good time and learned something from God's word.

On April 20th the Church had a young people's group, Chords for Christ",  from the First Baptist Church in Grandview, MO come to play chimes for us. 

The "Jones Family" singers bless us with some good music and testimonies on April 26th.

May 25th we celebrated our 10th annual Memorial Day service with special music to honor our past and present Veterans.  We thank all Veterans who gave their time, efforts and some gave their life so we could have the freedom we know today.  May God bless all the Veterans.

June 11th was our annual Business Meeting.  Bob Miller  was voted in for a 3 year term as deacon. 

June 29th was enjoyed by the entertainment of the members in a 5th Sunday Sing.

We celebrated our 108th year anniversary on July 13th.  Delbert Scott, Missouri State Senator was the guest speaker and  Becky Lercher was the guest singer.  The Lord has truly blessed our Church throughout the years.

Vacation Bible School was held July 28 - August 1.

The 5th Sunday Sing was held on August 31st.

September 7th was "Public Servants Day" and all persons involved in public service, either elected or as volunteers were recognized.  It was our way of saying "Thank You" for their service to our community.

September 20th the ladies from the Church enjoyed their Ladies Meeting with a breakfast meeting at the Harbor Restaurant.

Our Bearing Precious Seed project was held October 22 - 24.  Scriptures put together were in the Ilonggo language of the Philippines.  On Sunday, October 26th the congregation gathered around the finished scriptures and dedicated them to the Lord for his glory.

The ladies of the Church had their Christmas meeting on November 8th with a wrapped Christmas gift.  The Chinese gift exchange was used where the gifts get passed around and around and around.

December 10th was the Budget Business Meeting where the 2009 budget was approved.

A Christmas Eve candlelight service was held on December 24th.

The New Year's Eve "Watch Night" program was a performance with the "Gumm Family" of Osage Beach, MO on December 31, 2008.

A very special vision became a reality on January 6, 2009.  We became a partnering Church with "Bearing Precious Seed", by purchasing our own equipment.  We purchased a three sided cutter and eight staplers.  Men in the church made the wooden frames to fold the covers and the wooden boxes to hold the books for stapling.  Our first project was in the Spanish language.  We put together scriptures of John and Romans on the first Wednesday of each month and some last Saturdays of the month.  The scriptures are sent to missionaries free of charge to use as a witnessing tool in the language of their field.  Statistics show that seven people read each book and one person out of the seven come to know our Savior.  What a blessing to be a part of a ministry that lasts for eternity.  Praise God!

The ladies of the Church enjoyed a brunch on January 17, 2009.

The annual Valentine Banquet was held on February 11th.

February 15th we were blessed with a gospel singer, Johnathan Martin, who entertained us with his beautiful voice.

March 17th the Galmey Church had their very first "Rockin-Lockin" for the young people of the community. 

The Pomme de Terre Community Choir performed the Easter Cantata on April 3rd.  They did an outstanding performance of "Christ Arose" with "He's Alive".

April 12th, Easter Sunday, our Sunrise Service was held at the Corps of Engineers shelter house.  What a beautiful morning God had for us.

May 24th was the annual Memorial Day Service to honor our veterans and military.  It was a very inspiring patriotic service.

May 31st was our 5th Sunday Sing service.  We had lots of members displaying their musical talents for the Lord.  "To God Be The Glory" once again.

July 12th was our annual Homecoming Celebration.  It was the 109th anniversary of the church.   What a wonderful day.

The ladies of the church had an ice cream social on July 18th.

Vacation Bible School was held July 27 -31 with the theme being "Crocodile Dock" with an emphasis on everyday "God Sightings".

Starting on September 6th, an update on one of our missionaries will be on the back of the bulletin on the first Sunday and the third Sunday of each month.  A Mission Team member will also give a verbal update at the third Sunday evening service. 

September 13th was the first meeting of the "TNT" (Teens in Touch).  The teens from the community meet each Sunday evening for fun, fellowship and to learn about God.

The ladies meeting was on women's health issues on October 27th.  Dr. Leo Shunyakov M.D.  was the guest speaker.  He is an oncologist at the Central Care Cancer Center in Bolivar, MO.  It was very informative and the fellowship was enjoyed by all.

December 13th the children presented Christmas songs in the morning worship service.  In the evening service, the church choir presented a beautiful musical, "The Christmas Story" by Marty Parks.  It was a wonderful day of blesssings through the music of our children and our church choir.

December 31, 2009 the "Gumm Family", from Main Street Opry, Osage Beach, MO were here to help us celebrate the New Year.  We enjoyed the music, comedy and testimonies of this wonder Christian family.

The annual Valentine Banquet was held on February 12, 2010.

February 20th was the beginning of the "SPARK" youth group.  The 4th, 5th and 6th grade youths started out with a Sports Night with playing games, eating lots of food and a time for Bible study.

March 5th the "T-N-T" teen group had their second lock-in.

April 4th was the annual Easter Sunrise service at the Corp of Engineers shelter house.  The weather was beautiful.  God also gave the church an additional Easter blessing with a donation of $20,000.00 toward finishing the new Fellowship Hall (basement project).  God always supplies our needs.  We give Him all the glory and praise.

On April 29th & 30th a Ladies Retreat was held at Camp Pomme de Terre, Pittsburg, MO.  First Baptist Church, Hermitage, MO was the host and the guest speaker was gospel singer, Pam Morgan.

May 30th the annual Memorial Service honoring our military past and present was held.  Each branch of the service was honored with the choir singing their anthem, with the veteran's and active military in the the audience being recognized.  There was a flag for each branch of the service on display and the POW's were also honored.  It was a very patriotic and moving service to show our appreciation for the freedom we have because of those who given so much.

Keegan Schroer completed a special project for Eagle Scouts this month.  He drew the plans and did most of the work with donated materials.  He put in a patio area on the west side of the church by the air conditioner units.  There is lattice hiding the air conditioner, landscape rocks and shrubs and a bench to rest on.  Thank you for an attractive job well done.

The business meeting on June 9th the congregation voted on Dennis and Karen Blankenship for supported missionaries.  They replaced Rudi and Beth Fehr who have become self-supporting.

June 26th the ladies had a salad luncheon.  It was a fun day for the ladies.

July 11, 2010 was the 110th anniversary of the church.  We had a "Homecoming Celebration" with Becky Lercher as our guest musician.  She blessed us with her beautiful voice and her testimony about our Lord.

Vacation Bible School was held July 26-30.  This year the theme was "SeaQuest" with an emphasis on "Diving for God's Treasure" encouraging the children to dive into God's word to find valuable treasures for their lives.

On August 7th a teach training day was held for anyone who would like to teach a class or just wanted to learn more about the Bible. 

On August 15th we were blessed with southern gospel singer, Peter Whitebird.  His testimony in music and his message were a real blessing to all.

August 29th was our 5th Sunday Sing.  It was great to hear all our very talented members who sang and played.