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Ada Presbyterian Church celebrates 175th anniversary Oct. 16

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 6, 2016

Ada Presbyterian Church invites the community to worship withon Sunday, Oct. 16 at 10:30 a.m.

The congregation celebrates its 175th year worshipping and ministering in Ada. Here is an early photo taken of the church.

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First Baptist Church celebrates 150 years in Ada

Congegration first met Oct. 2, 1866
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, October 2, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
The First Baptist Church of Ada celebrated its 150th anniversary Sunday during the morning worship service, followed by a dinner.

Pictured are (from left) Bob Cassady, pastor from 1988-90, Byron Hawbecker, interim pastor in 1991-1992, and Jack Duffy, who has been pastor the past 23 years.

The church's first gathering was on Oct. 2, 1866, at a meeting in the Union Church (now First Presbyterian Church of Ada) to organize a Baptist church.  

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First Baptist Church, Ada, celebrates 150 anniversary on Sunday

Several former pastors will return for the service
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 29, 2016

On Sunday, Oct. 2,  First Baptist Church, Ada, celebrates 150 years of ministry, according to Jack Duffy, pastor.

On Sunday a worship service of singing hymns and communion take place at 10:15 a.m. followed by a barbecue chicken and pulled-pork dinner.

Several former pastors will attend the service. These include Bob Cassidy (1988-1990), Charles Spier (1963-1968) and Byron Hawbecker (interim 1991-1992). Former ONU students who attended will be coming as well.

The church's first gathering was on Oct. 2, 1866, at a meeting in the Union Church (now First Presbyterian Church of Ada) to organize a Baptist church.  

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ALIVE@5 service begins at First United Methodist Church

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 27, 2016

The Ada First United Methodist Church has begun a second service, this one at 5 p.m. on Sunday evenings. Here, the praise team begins this week's service held in the sanctuary. Prior to the service, a light supper is served in fellowship hall, pizza this week. About 90 people have attended each of the first two services, called ALIVE@5. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Judy Kipker wins First United Methodist Church quilt

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 20, 2016

2016 Harvest and Herb Festival Queen Libbie Milks drew the winning ticket for the Ada First United Methodist Women's quilt raffle held Sept. 17.  With her is the quilt raffle winner,  Judy Kipker.

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Gospel sing Saturday at Church of Christ

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 19, 2016

Pastor Anthony Cooper talks with the audience prior to Gospel Sing at Church of Christ on Saturday. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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