"Built to be a Blessing"
Just over 100 years ago, our church campus on the corner of El Dorado and Vine was dedicated on March 25, 1923. Throughout the century of life and worship in this beautiful building, God has worked in such amazing ways. To give thanks and celebrate this extraordinary milestone, we are planning a weekend of festivities on campus. Our theme for the celebration is Built to Be a Blessing, and we will be celebrating the ways that this church campus has been a blessing for our congregation and city. We are inviting anyone who has been a part of our church’s story to join us for either or both of our planned events (see below), and we would love to see you!
Pastor Ashley's Invitation Video
Community Festival on Saturday the 25th from 11 am to 3 pm
Our campus will come alive with bounce houses and art activities for kids, food for purchase, musical performances from local schools and community groups, church tours, booths/events hosted by our community partners, and so much more. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and check your emails as a schedule of performances and activities will be sent out as we get closer to the event.
Music Lineup:
11:00am Portsmen Barbershop Group
12:00pm Welcome from Rev. Ashley Love
12:30pm Stockton Singers
01:00pm Weston Ranch High School Jazz Band
01:30pm Chavez High School Jazz Band
02:00pm Weston Ranch High School Spring Musical Cast
02:30pm Rhythm Works Drum Circle
Other Community Opportunities
Free Community Yoga Class with Rev. Rola (In the Gym at 11am) Bring your own mats
Basketball Clinic by Registration Only in Gym (In the Gym at 12 noon - 1:30pm)
Participating Partner Booths: Click to learn more about these organizations
Port City Girls’ Basketball
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Food and Beverage
Grinding Grounds Coffee Cart El Grullense Taco Truck Nikki's Create-A-Bowl Truck
Grinding Grounds Info Nikki's Menu
Free Water and Popcorn
Special Anniversary Worship Service on Sunday the 26th at 4 pM.
This special service will feature joyful worship, reflections on the history of our building, an organ piece to celebrate our historic E.M. Skinner organ, special guests, and more. Following the service, we will share a special meal catered by Grace & Mercy Charitable Foundation to continue commemorating God’s faithfulness shown in a century of church and community life. In order to make sure we have enough food, we ask that you RSVP by March 12th (but the sooner the better!) if you plan to attend the dinner. Of course, all will be welcome to join us whether or not they have RSVP’d.
We would absolutely love to see you at our 100th Anniversary weekend! Please contact our office with any questions, or to join in the fun of volunteering for the event.
Special Commemorative Edition of the Window (Newsletter) 100th Anniversary
Old El Dorado School was on the site prior to the church Laying of the cornerstone at El Dorado and Vine