Baptist church celebrates
25 years with special day

WEST VANCOUVER Bap-
tist Church celebrates 25
years of ministry this year.

By Norman Archer
Contributing Writer

Established in 1921 on the cor-
ner of Sth and Duchess, it
outgrew its facilities and, under
the leadership of its energetic
pastor, Rev. Gordon Patch, was
moved to its present location on
Mathers Avenue in June of 1967.

One of the original members,
Helen Colpitts, is still active in the
church and will be cutting the
25th anniversary cake at the
church’s birthday celebration to-

day. Special events throughout the
day include a skit on the early
days, a dramatized bible story and
‘“Winkie’’ the puppet.

‘High Mountain Adventure,” a
90-minute interest-packed pro-
gram for children with a myriad
of outdoor and indoor events,
commences at 10:30 a.m.

The main feature of the day will
be at I! a.m. when people who
were involved in the church 25
years ago will return to par-
ticipate. The guest of honor is
Rev. Gordon Patch, now living ia
retirement in White Rock. His
predecessor, Rev. J.C.A. Barton,
will also be present.

Joseph Billyeald wiil perform an
organ solo. Ernest Gallaher, who

was the structural engineer for ihe
building and is a current member
of the congregation, will share
stories about some of the hazard-
ous experiences during the con-
struction of the church.

Two other members, Zeke
Peters and Nancy Young, will also
reminisce.

During the lunch hour, a video
of the ground-breaking and rais-
ing of the sanctuary roof wil! be
showm, filmed 25 years ago oy
Stu Furneaux.

The event culminates with a
7:39 p.m. concert by a 100-voice
choir from Oregon, Wash.

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