Moose Jaw’s Church of God will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2024, but before that happens, it plans to honour what the church has done and what it could do in the future.
The organization is holding a fall ‘Leaving a Legacy’ Banquet on Sunday, Oct. 15, at the Alliance Church Gymnasium on 14 Neslia Place. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and dinner is at 5 p.m.
For almost eight decades, COG has stood as a beacon of hope in the heart of the downtown, extending the love of Christ in numerous ways and leaving a legacy that lives on. Church of God continues to reach people through a variety of in-person and online programming.
Pastor Larry Hasmatali explained that the banquet gives members the opportunity to be reminded of what the church has accomplished and to focus on what its community-focused ministries could look like in the coming year.
“The legacy maker is not just what we do as a church for our church — which is important — but it’s about what we want to do in our community,” he said.
For example, Church of God started Born 2 Be Dance Academy 10 years ago as a ministry, and it has now grown to include 500 children. The church will highlight that program during a presentation at the banquet.
Furthermore, one church member is turning 100 years old next year and has written a prayer to celebrate the church’s birthday. She will appear on a video that will be shown during the banquet, while young people will take the lead on organizing the event.
In 2024, the church plans to hold a big celebration to honour its 80 years in Moose Jaw.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Tickets are available through the Church of God office by calling 306-693-5818 or on Eventbrite.
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