Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene - 50th Anniversary Celebration!

The Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene celebrated 50 years of ministry in Whitehorse on the weekend of April 27 & 28, 2013.  What an exciting weekend it was! 

We were blessed with a concert by singer and worship director, Drex Archer.    Drex has ministered in Whitehorse on two occasions in the past (many years ago on tour) and has blessed us again.

The special anniversary celebration service included many special guests including:

• Russell Hart (1962-1966) the pastor who was here when the church was first organized in 1963. 
• Gene Morrell (1969-1979), the pastor at the time when the church relocated to Porter Creek.
  
• Earl & Vernita Wood, our district superintendent since 2006.
  
• Mayor Dan Curtis, who brought greetings on behalf of the City of Whitehorse.
• Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski, who brought greetings on behalf of the Yukon Government.
  
• Jim & Natalie Cummins, friends from the Juneau Church of the Nazarene
• Maria Elliott, friend and author from Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Order of Service - April 28, 2013

Welcome & Prayer
Hymn of Praise: To God be the Glory
Greetings from our Guests

• Mayor Dan Curtis
  
• Premier Darrell Pasloski
  
• Rev. Russell Hart
  
• Rev. Gene Morrell
  
• Mrs. Linda Mason

Click links (to the left)
to download a video file
of each guest speaking
(approx. 3-5 minutes each).

Worship & Praise
Presentation by our District Superintendent, Rev. Earl Wood.
Announcements / Offering / Slide Presentation
Musical Presentation (Come to Jesus) by Tara Leenders
Message by Rev. Earl Wood (click to hear the message)
Response; led by Drex Archer
The Church: Past, Present & Future
Prayer for the Church by Rev. Ted Wagner
Closing Song, Declare the Jubilee, written by the Keats Family
Benediction: Rev. Gene Morrell

Below are some photos from our anniversary weekend.

To view old historic photos Click HERE

Click above to view Our HIstory

Preparations and Setup

Concert Saturday Night - Drex Archer

Celebration Service - Sunday

Letters Received  (click to enlarge)

Our Special 50th Anniversary Bulletin

Click the numbers on the right hand column to view the different pages.

Vacancy

A poem written by Jim Cummins (Juneau, Alaska) for our celebration weekend) - April 28, 2013

God saw the sign displayed, of course
On the outskirts of Whitehorse
Shelton and Fitz did their part
To pave the way for Pastor Hart

Help us Lord to fill the need
To ward off envy, lust and greed
May we display in Jesus'  fashion
His love, forgiveness and compassion.

Those early days the road was rough, 
The winters cold and times were tough
Can a church be built this far North?
Only God could tell.

Then into the gap came a handsome chap,
Pastor Gene Morrell!
A building was needed
And soon he was facin' 
A master builder Arthur Mason

Satan did his best and worse
To discourage this little flock
He assailed, but God prevailed
This church was built on 'The Rock'.

Later they gave, as the building was agin'
A call to Norm and Heather Hajian

Norman preached, Heather played and sang
The sanctuary with praises rang.

For daycare Clayton got his call
Now love and laughter fills each hall
Sister Megan persevered like Ruth
Taught VBS and then the youth

God's Word tells us to rejoice
We see His face, we hear his voice
In future days Lord give us grace,
To share your gifts in this place.
Help us live from day to day
And show to all God's perfect way.