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Commemerative Service 07-16-23
We celebrate 99 years at 251 Union Ave
Pastor Annie Allen gives the opening remarks and the opening prayer.
The Dammers-Desmond Trio (Ellen & Fred Dammers, Alycia Desmond) perform "You Are Welcome Here"
composed by former Music Director, Gerard DeMan
The Rev Craig Peterson, the NJ Association Central Atlantic Conference of the UCC gave the opening statement for the celebration.
The Rev. Robert M. Cassels, RCC Former Pastor gave an acknowledgement & Prayer for all the Past Pastors who have led the congregation. Pictured with Rev. Cassels is his wife Shiela.
Musical Selection: The Church Closing an original composition by Eric Olsen. Performed by Eric and Pamela Olsen.
Carol Marshall, RCC Council President
presents a Memorable Walk through the Church Building.
Music Selection: Moments to Remember by Robert Allen. Performance and memories by Phil Reynolds
Rev. Meredith Hutchison, RCC Former Pastor
Acknowledgement & Prayer for all the lay-leaders, members, friends, and Ministries of Service.
Councilwoman Maria Begg-Robertson,
Presentation of Proclamation from the Borough of Rutherford.
Musical Selection: Romance Opus 24 #9 by Sibelius. Performed by Dr. Doug Smith.
Min. Daniel Jimenez, Meadowlands Circuit, United Methodist Church. Sowing Seeds of Ministry.
Alycia Desmond Music Coordinator. Following God into the future. Church School and the rising generation.
Alycia Desmond and Members of the New Home Team.
Musical Selection:The Lord Bless You and Keep You by Peter C. Lutkin. Performed by the RCC Choir. Choir Members Left to Right: Carol Marshall, Ellen Dammers, Alycia Desmond, Suzanne Reynolds, Phil Reynolds, Bernard Jackson, & Greg King
Pastor Annie Allen, Closing Remarks and Prayer
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