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East Bethany Presbyterian Church celebrates 200th year with weekend celebrations

By Maria Pericozzi

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The East Bethany Presbyterian Church celebrated its 200th anniversary this weekend with a service of celebration at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, a catered dinner and memory hour.

On Sunday, past and present pastors led a 200th anniversary workshop service at 10:30 a.m. with a lunch and social hour. 

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Two centuries of history was displayed on tables and wall, showing news articles about the church, records of members and multiple pictures. 

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Norma Bower, a 75-year-member of the church, cut the cake for the 200th anniversary. 

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Rev. Bob Kaiser, the interm pastor from 2008 until 2009, visited to join the weekend festivities. 

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Members enjoyed a catered dinner after the Service of Celebration. 

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Members of the church spoke of the wonderful memories they had at Sunday School, church events and various services. 

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A video was put together filled with pictures of the church and its members, reflecting on how the church has changed. 

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Bower shares her memories of the church over the last 75 years. 

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