100TH Anniversary
1949-74 The Next Twenty-five Years - celebration on Feb. 11/24
The prelude was a sing-along medley of Sunday School songs from this era. In the worship service there was a Reader's Theatre highlighting the life and times of EMC, singing by the group Cherchez Vivre and the Gospel Gems. The message was brought by Maurice Martin who served as an associate pastor at EMC (1974-76).
In the Basement Fellowship Hall following the worship service, Cherchez Vivre brought more music and some members shared memories of Sunday School, changes in wedding ceremony practices, and what it was like growing up at EMC in the 1950's. Lunch featured dishes that were popular during this time period.
The Early Years 1924-49
On August 31, 1924, Elmira Mennonite Church held the first service in the building.
At that time, a new car cost $265 and a new home $7,720...
Gas was 24 cents a gallon...
Sirloin steak was 28 cents a pound...
The average annual salary was $2,196...
100 years creates many changes, both good and not so good ...
Might YOU be a descendant of a founding member? The handwritten archive is posted in the Basement Fellowship Hall.
