Family gathered for Stephen's Ordination on Aug. 7, 2005. Back from left: Verona & Gerald Wade (Chrissy's parents), Pastor Stephen Hiers, Chrissy Hiers, Robbie & Cecil Hiers (Stephen's parents); middle row: Carilee Hiers, Shelby Hiers; front: Gavin Hiers.

Keepin' his promise ... In challenging the tiny church to grow, Pastor Stephen said that when 40 people attended Sunday School on one Sunday, he would preach from the roof. On Oct. 16, 2005, 45 people attended Sunday School. Oct. 23 morning service was held outdoors with Stephen preaching from the roof as promised.

2005 Christmas Program

Gumke Family at Nathan's Licensing Service on Jan., 8, 2006. Back row from left: Don Engle (Alicia's father), Nathan Gumke, Doris Gumke (Nathan's mother), Marvin Miller (Nathan's uncle); middle row from left: Joan Petty (Alicia's mother), Alicia Gumke, Eva Mathews (Nathan's grandmother); front: Taylor Gumke. (Not pictured is Nathan's father Rick Gumke.)