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Cann Memorial in Elizabeth City held its
120th anniversary Founder's Day
celebration Sunday, March 22.
The church was founded March 24, 1889.
Lay leaders conducted the service,
welcomed the congregation and visitors,
and a covered dish luncheon was shared
by all after worship.
In addition to music, scriptures and
prayer, the major presentation included
biographical sketches of founders
remembered in the church's stained glass
windows. This focus used program
elements which had worked well in past
celebrations, now put together by
lifetime Cann member Lemuel Blades III,
as well as significant new features. The
Christian significance of the various
symbols in the windows were explained by
different groups of presenters.
Two special items made it a special
Founders Day -- we received new members
and our General Presbyter Barbara
Campbell Davis brought greetings from
Presbytery.
Leigh B. Gillis, Pastor
Cann Memorial Presbyterian Church,
Elizabeth City, NC
Be watchful, stand firm in your faith,
be courageous, be strong. Let all that
you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians
16:13,14
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