This autumn “Fowl Supper” was in celebration of the congregation’s decision and follow-through on a housing project, with a majority of H.O.P. units to help with home ownership in the downtown core, and to especially celebrate the “429 team of key leaders”.

The celebration of the “Vision 429” ministry on Saturday, October 24, at 5 pm was enjoyed by all!  With a glass of punch or iced tea in hand, guests listened to wonderful jazz music.

Marg Waldon walked us through a Timeline of the changes that have occurred in the life of our church at 421 St. Paul while Patricia McColl projected historical photos on the overhead screens. Maia Walker painted three canvasses which artistically symbolized the church’s journey through time.

Stories (generic) were told about the appreciation felt by many of the new homeowners who have purchased homes at 429. The six “Key” people in steering 421 and 429 were presented with symbolic keys by Rev. Bruce Comrie; Jennifer Keim, Mary Ann Milobar, Ron Routledge, Ray Sewell, Rose Soneff, and Don Waldon have spent countless hours in making our dream of renovating our church and building housing (majority of which are part of the H.O.P.) happen. The whole congregation was also thanked for taking on this gigantic project!

A delicious turkey dinner with all the fixings was prepared for us by Bill White and his team. Presentations of appreciation were given to Rose and Ken Soneff and Phyllis Boswell and Ruby MacLeod.

Lovely “details”.

Lovely jazz as we gather.

Maia paints our history as Marg shares a “KUC timeline”….

Bruce expresses our gratitude to the six 429 directors/”Key” leadership.

“Stories of Vision 429” were told through the voices of Ruby, Alan, Patric and Phyllis.

Mai walks us through her artistry.

Barb, Bill and Heather preparing the meal.

Bill

Ron and Tara preparing the meal.

We move to the Hall for dinner.

Phyllis and Ruby receive shawls of appreciation.

Penny, Ross and Donna.

Gail, Derm and Chuck.

Janeen, Johs and Wilma.

Enjoying each other’s company as we wait to be served.

Phyllis and Ruby are thanked for all their work in “sales” of the housing project. The prayer shawl ministry group presents them each with a shawl.

Rose and Ken are honoured and wished well in their new adventures.

Friends….enjoying each others’ company.

Patric and Sharon (of the planning team) looking on.