Richmond Park celebrates 50 years

Richmond Park MB Church celebrated its 50th anniversary Oct. 16 and 17 with the theme verse from Isaiah 61:3: “They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display his glory.” Visiting, reminiscing over coffee, a celebration supper and a music program by current and former groups was Saturday’s schedule. Sunday morning worship featured a combined sermon by former pastor John Unger and current pastor Dave Ens. The afternoon continued with a mass choir, tributes to three pastors who had passed on, and a message by former pastor Lawrence Warkentin.

Former and current pastors and spouses: (back, l–r) John Unger, Merrill Unger, Nora Harms, Scott Dueck, Dave Ens; (middle) Albert Baerg, Lorna Baerg, Gerry Harms, David Bergen, Selma Warkentin, Lawrence Warkentin; (front) Vi Willms, Laurena Bergen. Agatha Gossen, Margaret Froese. Not pictured: Susan Dueck, Nicole Ens.