Congregational Life
Wedding Bells
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On Saturday, August 16, 2003, at 7 o’clock PM, Jaime Melissa Carnahan and Jon Michael Ranck were united in marriage at Powhatan Christian Fellowship in Powhatan, Virginia. The bride is the daughter of Edward and Linda Carnahan. The groom is the son of Edwin and Doris Ranck and the grandson of Phoebe Ranck, all of Powhatan. Beth McCrodden was maid of honor and Jennifer Bremmer and Cory Reed were bridesmaids; all friends of the bride. Flower girl was Grace Allen and Tiffany Tilman was ring bearer. Brian Ranck served as his brother’s best man and friends of the groom, Andy Powell and Nathaniel Chaffins, were groomsmen. Terry Schrock, cousin of the groom, and Scott Tilman, friend of the groom were ushers. The ceremony was officiated by Russell Cress, pastor of Powhatan Christian Fellowship and by Timothy Kennell, pastor of Powhatan Mennonite Church. After a reception held in the church’s fellowship hall, the bridal couple left in the groom’s John Deere 4050 tractor. Following a honeymoon to the Smokey Mountains and the Outer Banks of North Carolina, the couple will be at home at 89 Boston Hill Rd., Cartersville, Va. 23037. The bride is a 2000 graduate of the College of William and Mary and is the owner of Critter Crazy Pet Shop in Powhatan. The groom attended J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and is the owner of Piedmont Farm Services. |
Engaged
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Amanda Fretz and Andrew Powell have announced their engagement. Since August of 2001, Andy has been serving a term of service at Stormer Lake, Ontario, Canada. The first Sunday he attended church after arriving at Stormer Lake was a commissioning service for Amanda as she prepared to leave for a year of service in China. It wasn’t until Amanda arrived home that Andy got to met the "other daughter" of Keith and Debbie Fretz. Andy is the son of Sam and Susan Powell, Powhatan, VA. Amanda is attending Rosedale this year and Andy will attend for a six-weeks term beginning in January. The wedding will be held July 31, 2004, in Red Lake. A reception will be held at a later date in Powhatan. |
Birth Announcement
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Obe and Jill Hostetter are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Karla Grace, September 17, 2003, at 12:58 PM. Karla weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 18-1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Gene and Pat Hertzler of Powhatan, and Darrel and Sherill Hostetter of Lancaster, PA.
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Did You Know....
to the men’s softball team on winning the Lower Division championship in the county church softball league. Team players: Gene Schaefer, captain, Dale Benson, Don Benson, Steve Graber, Gene Hertzler, John-Paul Iazzi, Ivan Lehman, Vernon Moyer, Miles Pruett, Aaron Schaefer, and Jack Wilson. In all the years of playing ball, this is the first time for winning the championship.
Congratulations
Rick and Rebecca Benson are collecting Campbell's labels and Box Tops for Education for their school, Amelia Academy. There is a Campbell’s can in the secondary auditorium for both the labels and box tops.
Bob and Marie Hertzler celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 12 with family their cabin on the James River.
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Men’s Chorus
Men of all ages are invited to participate. Starting October 7th they will be meeting the 1st Tuesday of each month at PMC Contact Person: Ivan Lehman |
Ladies Bible Study all women are invited to attend Psalms - Prayers of the Heart led by Doris Ranck at PMC 9:30 - 11:00 AM Thursdays |
October Fest
October 31, 2003
7:00 PM
at Moyers'farm
Harvest Celebration - Games - Special Music - Food
Children of all ages are encouraged to color the bulletin front
from October 12th to bring along to the Fest.
(extra bulletins can be gotten from Sheila Schaefer)
College Students.....
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Obe Arrington:
Joshua Habel:
Nathan Landis:
Carmen Lehman:
Myron Shenk:
Casey Walton:
Casey will be graduating in the spring.