Our ward is having a 75th anniversary celebration next Sunday with a special commemorative Sacrament meeting and Linger/Longer afterwards. My assignment has been to gather addresses of former members, find all the still-living former bishops, do a program cover, and make a special commemorative booklet with a history of the ward and testimonies of ward members.
I am not incredibly techno-savvy, so it has been a stretch at times. I have also gotten some much-appreciated help from Robbie and Ella!! I am feeling more and more that it's going to be okay - that the end product will be pleasing to most. (I'm not going to worry about those who are not pleased!!)
One of the perks has been the chance to browse through some great old photos - like the one above!! I have no idea what it represents. Maybe the original "Debutante Ball" like they used to have. Maybe a roadshow? Or a musical? Or a drama? It looks to be from the 40's. Even knowing nothing about it, it's a great photo to look at and smile over!!
The Monrovia Ward has been a great blessing in our lives. Who knew when we came 34 years ago that it would be "home" to all of us? Who knew that we'd have children born here? Who knew that we'd find a house to call home? Who knew about the wonderful friends we'd meet? Who knew about all the opportunities to grow and serve that we'd encounter?
We started out in the Monrovia Ward. It was divided and we were sent to the Monrovia East Ward. Then the name changed and we were living in the Monrovia 2nd Ward. And then things came full circle and we were re-combined as the Monrovia Ward once more.
And we are thankful each day to live and grow in the Monrovia Ward!
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