Sept. 30, 2018 – Celebrating Kathie Bergman’s retirement

At the end of our 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, we celebrated Kathie Bergman upon her retirement after 26 years as Church Administrator.

Speakers were Rev. Molly, Steve Mudrick, DRE Jamila Batchelder, former DRE Lisa Fritsche and President Barbara Rupp. Rev. Molly read a congratulatory letter from our minister emeritus, Rev. Bill Haney, who served many years alongside Kathie.

After worship, the celebration continued with refreshments and conversations in the Greeting Area and Sanctuary.

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  • Rev. Molly spoke her own words of gratitude to Kathie before introducing other speakers.
  • Steve Mudrick presented some humorous limericks written by him and his wife Joan about their experiences working with Kathie.
  • Director of Religious Education Jamila Batchelder praised Kathie for all she's done to maintain our church over the years.
  • Former Director of Religious Education Lisa Fritsche talked about how she and Kathie became close friends through working together.
  • Kathie, center, listened to the speakers' remarks.
  • Kathi joined Rev. Molly at the pulpit.
  • Rev. Molly presented Kathie with a scrapbook containing photographs and remembrances from church members.
  • President Barbara Rupp, left, spoke before presenting a gift to Kathie on behalf of the congregation and the Board of Trustees.
  • Kathie spoke briefly to thank everyone who helped her over the years before refreshments were served in the Greeting Area.
  • At the social gathering after worship, from left, Patty Daus, Lisa Fritsche, Kathie and Jeanne Murphy paused for a photo.
  • Kathie, at left, paused for a photo with Steve and Joan Mudrick and Desi Long.