Precious Memories

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      Baptism

     Pastors Patrick M. Brower and E. David Stegmeier go down "into the water"

                                      The Baptism of Sister Hannah

      Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John forbade him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

      And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

      And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

      And lo a voice from heaven saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

                                                                                        (Matthew 3:13-17) 

Pastor Charles Ferguson of Phoenix, Arizona reads from the scriptures while attending a camp meeting baptismal service in Canby, Oregon. 

(Circa 1992)  

      And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

      And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

      And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

      And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.

                                                                                   (Acts 8:36-39)

                 The Baptism of Christine (Sister Chrissy) Brower at Canby 1992

  
also in the photo is Brother David Deer, Pastor Mullen, and Pastor David Stegmeier

                         (Brother Mullen pastored Brother Stegmeier when he was 5 years old)

      Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: (Matthew 28:19)

     Feet Washing

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;

      He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.

      After that he poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.

      Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord dost thou wash my feet?

      Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.

      Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.

      Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.

                                                                                                         (John 13:3-9)

        If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet, ye also ought to wash one another's feet.

       For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

       Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord, neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. (John 13:14-16)

             If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. (John 13:17)

     Preaching

      And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with     knowledge and understanding. (Jeremiah 3:15)

                     Pastor Robert Mullen                     Pastor Roger Decker         Pastor Patrick Brower

                     of Hamilton, Montana                         of Newark, Ohio             of Hamilton, Montana

       How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

                                                                                                  (Romans 10:14)

          Pastor Joseph Mbui Kibuchi             God's Acre Muthatari, Embu, Kenya, Africa

             of Kenya interprets for

              Pastor Allen Polston

             of New Castle, Indiana

              (1 Corinthians 14:27)

      Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. (Acts 20:28)

              Pastor Charles Ferguson             Pastor Esau Brooks

            of Phoenix, Arizona                  Cayman Islands

      Help! We need more pictures of Church of God Preachers! Men like Emerson Wilson, David Stegmeier, Wayne Hafley, Calvin Foster, C. H. Dickerson, David Watson, Ula Bland, and any others you may have; preferably in the pulpit. Thank you.

       Music

       It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised the Lord, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the Lord; so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of God. (2 Chronicles 5:13-14)

            The string ensemble of the Church of God congregation at Canby, Oregon

      Psalms 95:1 O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.

                                                Sister Millie Stegmeier on the piano

                                             and Brother Ronald Cummings on guitar

        Sister Cummings (center) with her daughters                Sister Lorrine Wakefield

                 Sister Tammy and Sister Vicky

                   Sister Heidi on xylophone                            Brother Decker on guitar

                            Camp meeting time, children's choir at Canby, Oregon

                       Canby saints making a joyful noise unto the Lord at Hamilton

       Fellowship

      That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.

                                                                                    (1 John 1:3)

   Sister Mullen and Brother Richard Cranston                   Brother Max Smith and Brother Mullen

       Sister Applegate and Sister Holler        Sister Mullen and Sister Fisher      Bro. and Sis. McLaughlin

                                                                                                                                                                of Florida with granddaughter

                                                                                                                                                                    Sister Rebecca of Indiana

                                 Brother and Sister Brower with Sister Jean Mavros  

                                                        Sister Brower                                                                                     Brother and Sister Poulsen

      Remember When

        Do you recognize these Brothers and Sisters?

            This Sister plays the piano at Canby

             and the little guy is not so little anymore

            This Brother pastored a congregation in Hamilton, Montana

     A Canby, Oregon Couple                     D.S.W.                   This couple knew Brother

                                                                                              Stegmeier since his birth

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