LEGACY OF FAITH
Those who are a part of the Park Ridge Community Church today benefit from the faithful legacies of those who have come before. The impact of past generations on the future generations is a beautiful gift of possibility and hope, knowing that there is more ministry to accomplish than can happen in one's own lifetime.
ENVISION
A team that educates and assists donors in leaving financial gifts to be used for the future needs of the church
Gifts given out of generosity and faith to provide for those who come after
An enduring spirit of the church who desires an ongoing commitment to loving God and loving our neighbors so much that the WORLD is better because of our tenacious love!
THE GOAL: to increase the Endowment Fund to at least $1M in the bank, the interest of which is available for the congregation's needs in the future. This foundation secures a future for generations to come!
WHAT DOES PARK RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH MEAN TO BILL & BARBARA ?
For many years, PRCC has been a part of the fabric of our families. Bill’s grandparents, George and Katherine Scharringhausen, joined this church in 1924. Barbara’s parents, Al and Mary Isaacs, joined in the 1920s as well.
Barbara was confirmed here and we were married here in 1957. Our kids, Kent and Kim were baptized and confirmed here, and Kim’s boys were baptized here.
These generations of families have been served at one time or another, by Orvis Jordan, George Greene, Tom Maurer, Doug Runnels, Paris Donehoo, Brett McCleneghan, Carol Hill, Mollie Foster, and many others.
Through our participation in our many areas of ministry and service, although now somewhat limited, we hope to continue to weave more of that fabric.
The challenge for years to come is for other church families - current and new, Moms, Dads, Kids, Partners, Singles - to step up so that the next many years of their support and participation will result in an even stronger Park Ridge Community Church, serving God, each other, and our community.
-Bill S.
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