By Jon Kurnik
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania--The Pittsburgh church became the 23rd WCG congregation in the United States June 7, 1958.
June 6, 1998, 181 members met to celebrate our 40th anniversary at the First United Methodist Church building that we now share for weekly services.
Bernie Schnippert, WCG treasurer, gave the first message, reminiscing about growing up in the Pittsburgh congregation, and sharing with us some financial news.
Dave Orban, now pastor in Longview, Texas, gave the second message, sharing his memories of being pastor here from 1984 to 1991. His main message was titled, "Ministers of Reconciliation."
The service was followed by a meal served in the social room downstairs.
After the meal, we played audio and video tapes and read letters from past members and ministers here including Larry Omasta, Brian Hoyt, Roger Ludwig, Vince Szymkowiak, James and Margie Friddle, and Don and Sue Lawson.
John Kurnik pastors the Pittsburgh and Indiana, Pennsylvania, churches.
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