HAPPY 69TH BIRTHDAY MISSIONARY GARY !!!!
There could have not been a better Birthday Party for old Missionary Gary. Yes, on August 28th, 2011, a wonderful group of pastors, their wives and their children all came to Mission Central for the "Annual Pastor's Bash". This is an event held each year for the Mapleton and Denison Circuit Pastors and their families. A real tradition started by Pastor Eugene and Vivian Ernst a number of years ago. The Honorable Rev. Merle F. Mahnken, Denison Circuit Counselor and the Honorable Rev. Richard Merrill, Mapleton Circuit Counselor were also present!
This year the event was held at Mission Central, and it happened to fall on the exact Birth Date of Old Missionary Gary! This was the last year that a "6" could be put in front of the age of Old Missionary Gary. It was a great time for the families all to get together and know one another even better. The fellowship and food were just great! A special meal was prepared, and everyone brought something, and the burgers and the hot dogs were furnished, and the head cooks were Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. Mahnken, as you see them working so hard at the grill preparing the meat.
The Pastors and family enjoyed the outside temperature, and the meal that was served in the fellowship hall at Mission Central. It was a great time to just visit and relax with God's special servants.
