In
2010 the Linden Presbyterian Church will celebrate the 150th
Anniversary
Some interesting things happened in 1860:
• U. S. population: 31,443,321
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The Pony Express completes its inaugural delivery, bringing
mail over the 1,966 miles from St. Louis to Sacramento in
11 days. Organized by William H. Russell and Alexander Majors,
the service depends on a string of 119 stations, about 12
miles apart, where the young riders -- "skinny, expert
. . . willing to risk death daily" -- exchange horses
to keep advancing at top speed.
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Lincoln is elected President, pledging to pass homestead
legislation and to oppose the spread of slavery.
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Severe drought leads to an exodus of 30,000 settlers from
Kansas.
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St. Thomas Infirmary, the first nursing school based on
the ideas of Florence Nightingale, is opened in England.
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U.S. presidential election: Abraham Lincoln beats John C.
Breckinridge, Stephen A. Douglas, and John Bell and is elected
as the 16th President of the United States, the first Republican
to hold that office.
•
Charles Dickens publishes the first installment of Great
Expectations in his magazine All the Year Round.
•
South Carolina becomes the first state to secede from the
United States Union.
•
US Secret Service created
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1st aerial photo taken in US (from a balloon), Boston
•
Annie Oakley, American west show performer is born
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LPC's
150th Anniversary Celebration
is coming soon!
An important time for our church is coming in 2010 and we
are ready to make plans for our 150th Anniversary celebration.
The years passed quickly since our 125th, and as we prepare
we are asking the same questions:
what do we want to do and how do we do it?
who will be our leaders, our workers, our supporters?
Last week was a first and very positive meeting. 13 members
attended, and more expressed an interest. There still is space
for YOU. More hands make light work. Please consider joining
the committee.
Parker shared ideas and advised us to consult our neighbors
at the Methodist and Free Methodist Churches, as they have
recently celebrated milestones. The Free Methodists had a
"Homecoming" of all members and past members, which
worked well.
Among many ideas, the most important was to have more than
one main event. One idea would be a display of antique items
- for outside, cars, bicycles, farm implements, and inside
- vintage clothing, dishes, clocks, jewelry, etc. Many of
you have collections of items that we would welcome you to
share. And we want YOUR IDEAS.
These events would need funding, so we're dealing with that
up front. A few fundraising ideas were introduced, and support
would be coming from you, our church family, and the community.
We are adding special envelopes in the pews for contributions.
A committee member through a "Minute for Celebrations"
will present ideas on some Sundays.
An idea is to have a professional photographer take fine family
photos, which could be purchased by the families, then be
in an updated Pictorial Directory available for purchase.
The 150th and history would be added to it. This would be
a wonderful keepsake.
Watch for upcoming newsletter articles with future ideas.
We all will have an opportunity to take part in an event close
to our hearts.
Contact
Nettie Holtslander, Committee Chairperson, for more information.
(810) 735-7607
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Visit
the Church History pages
for a look back at some of the interesting times for LPC.
One
of the committees ideas for a Fund Raiser
is to compile a recipe book. Sharon Foster has
done this for her family so she is familiar with the process.
She also is getting help from the
Deacons. Now, we are asking you to help us by giving us your
favorite recipes. You may turn them in at the office or give
to any Deacon. A deadline hasn't been set but please turn them
in soon so that the book may be ready sometime in January. We
thank you
in advance for your contributions.
Nettie
Holtslander
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