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Show ( WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, MAY 1, 1980 NORTH DAVIS LEADER, MAY 1, 1980 -- r m mm mr iJ 1IS1 Offices and a conference wing were added six years later and the new sanctuary and CLEARFIELD While members of the Clearfield Community Church can be classroom area were justly proud of their new sanctuary or chapel, they also take pride in continuing a long tradition of Christian service to members of many faiths. THE CHURCH, formally chartered just after the close of World War II, is the oldest continuously functioning Protestant church in Davis County. It brings together members from all parts of the country and of many religious persuasions, says Church Minister Harley Hunt. The new sanctuary is the latest addition to the church that first met in the North Davis Jr. High School cafeteria and obtained an old barracks from Brigham City as its first permanent meeting place a couple years after its founding. That barracks served the con- MEMBERS OF the congregation, including Rev. Hunt, are working to complete another stained glass window that will cap the ceiling of the sanctuary. To Community Church members, the win- . gregation in one way or another for more than 30 years at the 200 South 500 East site. It was finally tom down with construction of the new sanctuary. IN FACT, the church soon outgrew the barracks, alone starting an addition of classrooms and sanctuary in 1955 that was completed after many, many hours of volunteer labor, and much patience, with a May 1959 dedication, according to dedicatory program bulletin. com- pleted last year. The dedication was held Jan. 27 of this year. The sanctuary serves not only as a physical area for Sunday worship, but includes a baptistry, stained glass windows and a large cross in the front, center. ' dows are more than decorative. The stained glass windows picture the ways in which we have come to know God, a sanctuary description reads. In the north window the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet are woven together. God is the beginning, the creator of everything that is God is also the end, the goal and purpose of His created order. THE DESCRIPTION continues, The south window portrays the descending dove, ancient symbol of Gods Spirit coming down upon us. The power manifest in the creator-...an- d the loving care made real in Jesus Christ.. .continue' to come upon us from God by His Holy Spirit. The cross, in its own right, St. Peters Episcopal Plans Concert Program CLEARFIELD Asa part of their spring concert program, the Madrigals from Westminster College, Salt Lake City, will highlight the great fifty days of Easter Sunday, May 4 at the 10:30 Choral Eucharist at St. Church, Peters Episcopal 1204 E. 1450 S in Clearfield. Interwoven with the Liturgy, their classical program will include Behold Ye The Living Bread by William Byrd, Kyrie from the Gloriosum Mass of Victoria, and Psalliti by Praetorius. of the Westminster Madrigals include Jolene Pruytt, Layton; Diane Allison, Michael Smith and Elaine Howlett, Salt Lake Cit-Jeff Spencer, Colorado MEMBERS Springs, Colo.; Kristen Pre- ston, Albuquerque, N.M.; David Drake, Chicago; and Jim Santy, Park City. The new Vicar of St. Peters, Father Howlett, worked extensively for 12 years with the arts festival committee of St. Marks Cathedral, Salt Lake City, and has always encouraged both classical and contemporary artists to share their gifts with the Christian community. CELEBRATING the Risen Christ through the arts, he stresses, "offers us a sign or sacrament that God has blessed us with the richness of material things through which He shows to us the creative joy of His own being. DUP Sets Jubilee The annual Daughter of Utah Pioneers Jubilee for the North Center Davis County Vemetta Wilson, president. day, An outstanding program has been arranged to be presented by Mrs. Janea Pinrod followed by a potluck dinner. ACTIVITIES will begin at 11:30 a.m. according to Mrs. ALL MEMBERS of the various camps of the North Center Davis County are invited to the jubilee, np Council will be held on SaturMay 3 at the Layton Second Ward Chapel on West Gentile. Stake Musical Drama Planned For May 3 2-- The Layton ih West Stake will present musical drama Within Layton on May 2 and 3. ese Wajls e production will be held at Layton West Stake Center, 8 1 W. 1600 N., Layton, at fee admission is no i. There the public is invited. 'HIS LDS Sesquicentennial duction traces the lives of ee different families that d in the same house over a life-sty- le and are baptized or confirmed, the minister with 5'A years at the Clearfield church says. according to that same report. We are reminded of Gods supreme act of In the life ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus the Christ, God has chosen to reveal Himself to us, so that we may sense His love and care; so that we may experience His forgiveness and acceptance; so that we may come to know God. EVERY BRICK, tile and pane of glass has been paid for by funds from the local congre-gatioRev. Hunt says, noting further that most of the actual the changes and growth within the LDS Church. Mel Maisey is the original owner of the house. The book and lyrics were written by Margaret Smoot; music composed by Robert F. Brunner; directed by Buckley Jeppson with musical direc- tion under Marie Jeppson. Choreography for the musical was handled by Judy Sylvester. The cast of over 45 people represent all age groups and were selected from the wards in the Layton West Stake, dmg HOW DO people with so many different backgrounds worship together in harmony, one might ask? Unity is found out of commitment to Christ and there is freedom for different understanding of doctrine and scripture, Rev. WE ARE committed tct, Christ, not doctrine, the former Clearfield city councilman explains. Rev. Hunt is deeply involved in community activities, having just received an award for service to the Clearfield Job Corps and the community, for instance. And the church itself is one of activity, as evidenced by a typical weekly meeting schedule. On Sunday, a worship service and Sunday School for all ages through adults are held simultaneously beginning at 9:30a.m. Another worship service and junior church program and classes are conducted at 1 1 a.m. A senior high youth group meets Sunday nights. THE GIRLS Guild of junior and senior high girls meet Monday nights and Tuesday evening, finds youngsters through the sixth grade attending church school. In addition, the church can point with pride to its Boy Scout Troop 78, where more than 50 scouts have earned their Eagle badge. By the same token, the Girl Scout troop is among the largest and most active in the area, Rev. Hunt says. The Martha Circle is the primary womens auxiliary and several study groups for adults are also functioning. If you want to do it, theres plen ty to do, the minister THE congregation operates as an independent governing body with a church council and 11 program divisions for everything from building mainte- nance to curriculum. through hundreds of donated hours by members. More than just a building, the Community Church is affiliated with the American Baptist churches but encompasses members of 31 denominational background, the trained Baptist minister says. Most are of United Methodist background. We have about 420 baptized members. BAPTISMS ARE accepted from other denominations when members join the congregation. Youth are normally baptized or confirmed when they reach years of age, he says. Baptism by immersion is performed in the sanctuary baptistry. We accept all historic forms df baptism immersion, pouring and sprinkling. Locally, we dont consider someone a member until they 12-1- 4 Just 3 days to save on special buys like these! Christian Family Week Slated For May 4th-llt- h Christian Family Week begins Sunday, May 4, with the emphasis on the family in the morning worship service. At 5:30 p.m. there will be a family potluck dinner. The program will be taken from the TV progwith many of ram the church people participating. Bring your favorite food, place service and your family and have a good time with us. MOTHERS DAY is Sunday, May 11. All the mothers present in the morning worship service will be recognized and receive a gift. Let us prayerfully gaflier together on these special days to recognize the value of the family in our society and the importance of Mothers in our lives. THE LYDIA Circle meets Wednesday, May 7, at 10 a.m. at Jo LaVines, 131 S. 200 E., Kaysville. Flowers will be made for Mothers Day. Camp Utaba needs help! We need all the families who can help, to go to Camp Utaba to help get the camp ready for the summer program. Our church has to fix the lawn mowers, clean yards, cut two cords of wood. Fellowship of this kind is very rewarding. The dates are May 9, 10, 1 and May 16, 17 and 18. Food is furnished but we must take our own tools. Let Thelma Williams know if you plan to go. TeleHee-Ha- special P23575Bt l5Tiempo xnwwtl 1 71" 3,1 . F'E"L roroMmam ctitiB 1 phone Special Heavy Duty Front-En- d 376-226- 3. THE CAMP Utaba summer program for 1980 is outlined as follows: Adult Bible Conference, June 1, program May 30 leader, Rev. Robert Smith, fee $20; Junior High, July Director Vaughn Milliron, fee $45; Junior, July 27 August 2, Director Ellis Keck (enterfee $45. ing grades 20i-2- MIDDLER, August Directors: First Baptist, Salt Lake City, (entering grades fee $25; Older Adult Camp, August 7, Directors, Pay McKay and June Moss, fee $5; Young Adult Camp, August Directors, Rev. and Mrs. 0, George Nye, fee to be announced; Senior High, AuDirector, Harley gust Hunt, fee $20 (at the Retreat Center). 22-2- : and Alignment FREE Tire Front wheel drive todt Atooirtoirs end Chevettes extra. Parts and addb tkmal services extra if needed. inspect and rotate all four tires Set caster, camber, and toe-i- n to inspect suspenproper alignment Most sion and steering systems U.S. cars, some imports. LIBERAL BUDGET TERMS LOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS Dill oruies Ooiitep 1275 South 1000 East, Clearfield, Utah 773 - 2213 ' The council is elected by the members and while it has a similar structure (to other such units) it is designed to meet the local program. Called local church policy, they (members) govern and invite a minister to come, Rev. Hunt says. construction has come plays an important role, CHURCH Hunt says. He compared the church to a wheel. It is the center around which everything goes to Christ, even though we may have different backgrounds. - - About 500 members plus children attend the Clearfield Community Church, Davis Countys oldest continuously operating Protestant congregation. COMMUNITY CHURCH Clearfield Community Church members have been enjoying their new sanctuary used for worship services and baptisms (note baptistry behind pulpit at left). F unds for that and other portions of the addition were financed completely by the local congregation. NEW SANCTUARY By TOM BlSSELBERG ... , |