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Glendale To Mark 70th Year
Standing On Steps . . . of Glendale Church are the Rev. J. M. Strong, its pastor, and Bert Nielsen who is chairman of the church's anniversary activities.
Glendale Presbyterian Church Has New Pastor
New Pastor And Family . . . the Rev. and Mrs. Lewis H. Dunlap, Paul, 2, Ruth Anne, 3 and David, six weeks, are comfortably settled in their new home.
Many Changes Are Made At Glendale Presbyterian - Chancel Area Rebuilt . . .
Blond Oak Altar . . . of Glendale Church is enhanced by sprays of flowers on either side of the railing surrounding the chancel area.
Gethsemane United Presbyterian Church
Gethsemane United Presbyterian Church September 12, 1981
Sharing Church Space 'A Success'
Discussing Church Matters . . . at Gethsemane Presbyterian Church are Pastor John Pettit and Pastor David Leggett of the South Park Church of God. Friends for six years, the two have worked out a cooperative schedule for their respective…
Gethsemane Plans To Burn Mortgage
Reading Mortgage . . . before it 'goes up in smoke' are Norman Blackburn, the Rev. John L. Pettit, and Frank W. Smetana. Blackburn and Smetana are members of the Gethsemane building committee.
Gethsemane Under Re-Evaluation Study - Counselor Helps
Pointing Out Area . . . in Lewis Township ministered by Gethsemane Church is the Rev. Eugene Singh. He explains the layout to the Rev. Henry Haupt of Des Moines.
Gethsemane Church Mounts Giant Bell - Rings at 9 a.m.
Tolling Huge Bell . . . on church lawn is 4-year-old Robert Hill Jr., with the help of his father, the Rev. Robert Hill.
First Presbyterian Church Celebrates 130th Year
Top: Mrs. Duane Bogardus of Council Bluffs and the Rev. David McCalmont prepare to burn the mortgage for the First Presbyterian Church sanctuary. The mortgage will be burned Sunday during festivities marking the church's 130th…
Church Marks 125th Year
Reminiscing As They Look At An Old Picture . . . of First United Presbyterian Church are Harry C. Crowl, longtime member; the Rev. Robert C. Bowman, the Rev. Dr. Howard Dooley, both former pastors, and the Rev. H. David McCalmont, current pastor.
Old Church Coming Down
First United Presbyterian Church, 634 Willow Ave. is doomed for destruction. The Rev. David McCalmont, pastor of the church is standing at its front entrance which has not been used for the past month. The congregation voted unanimously Sunday to…
Stained Glass Windows Adorn Churches - History Along With Beauty
First United Presbyterian Windows . . . date back to 1889.
First Presbyterian Church
Know Your Scenes: This 92-year-old bell has tolled the glory of God, the call to school, and the justice of American government. Its booming peals were so loud it was retired to a life of silence in 1951. Then it was stored at a construction company…
First Presbyterian Church
The O'Brien Memorial
First Presbyterian Church
June 1957
First Presbyterian Church
June 1957
Rededication Services Set - Dr. Calhoun To Speak At First Presbyterian
Reading Centennial Booklet . . . are four ministers who have served First Presbyterian Church here. They are C. Carson Bransby, Paul Calhoun, Frederick W. Evans and Howard B. Dooley, present pastor.
Church To Dedicate Educational Unit
New Educational Unit - This buff-brick educational unit will be dedicated by the First Presbyterian Church next Sunday, Sept. 18. It will be open for public inspection from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The new unit, costing about $225,000, faces on Willow…
First Presbyterian Church
Front door of the First Presbyterian Church
August 1955
August 1955
Break Ground For Church Structure
Breaking Ground . . . for the new First Presbyterian building is Miss Margaret Nicoll, second from right, a member of the church for over 60 years. Church group representatives are: Harry Crowl, Joe W. Smith, Miss Betty Kulisek, Mrs. Clinton Gross…
Name Chairmen For Fund Drive - First Presbyterian Sets $100,000 Goal
Looking Over Plans . . . for First Presbyterian Church addition are the Rev. Howard B. Dooley, Joe W. Smith, Robert R. O'Brien and Norman E. Nygaard.