Pastor C. Wayne Peterman was called by Mount Calvary to establish a mission church.  The organizational service was held on Feb 1, 1948 at Montclair School. (currently the Montessori School just down the street from St. Paul's.)  There were 96 Charter Members. Luther League (Youth Group) was started in April. Members of St. Paul’s belonged to a church basketball league that played at the YMCA.

Pastor C. Wayne Peterman and wife Dorothy (1947-50)

Pastor Peterman resigned to continue full time at Mt Calvary. A student Pastor, Charles Zacher, served for the summer.  Pastor George Wolfe began his ministry in October and formed the Millcreek Parish, consisting of St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s. This relationship with St. Peter’s continued until 1964. Mrs. Stitzinger, a teacher and member of Asbury Methodist Church, established our first kindergarten class this year.

Pastor George D. Wolfe (1950-57)

The chapel was dedicated in July. Much of the finish work on this building was done by Pastor Wolfe (a skilled carpenter) and other parishioners.  At this time we had 228 members and 150 in Sunday School.

Chapel Dedication (1953)

Pastor Wolfe resigned in May and Pastor Luther Clare began his tenure in July. The Clare family lived in a campground until the parsonage was completed.

Pastor Luther K. Clare and wife Elsa (1957-72)

The Education Building was dedicated in September. It isn’t clear what years Boy Scouts, Vacation Bible School, and Preschool were started, but they were all active by this time.

Education Building Dedication (1961)

While Pastor Clare was ill, we were served by Pastor Brewer. He was an accomplished circus performer, trained in Europe. This was a very interesting summer.

Pastor Brewer (center) (June-September 1966)

 

Pastor Bob Danielson began his ministry with us in February.  His wife, Pearl Danielson, was also very active, leading music programs and serving in many other ways.

Pastor Robert C. Danielson and wife Pearl (1971-89)

The new Sanctuary was dedicated in September.

Sanctuary Dedication (1979)

Construction of Fellowship Hall was begun, it was dedicated in May 1987.

Fellowship Hall Cornerstone

Pastor Richard Schultz served St. Paul's as co-Pastor in April.

Pastor Richard Schultz (1987-2007)

Pastor Pamela Werner served as Associate Minister from April until March of 1993. Patchwork of Love began their quilting and knitting ministry this year.

Pastor Pamela Werner (center) (1991-1993)

Our worship space was renovated with new tile, carpeting, and upholstery.

Our new organ was dedicated in October.  We enjoyed Vicar Karen Parsh’s internship with us from January to September.

Karen Parsh (right) (2006)

We celebrated Pastor Schultz’s twenty years with us and he retired in July.  Pastor Jan Marvar became our Interim Pastor in October.

Pastor Jan Marvar (2007-09)

We were pleased to have a unanimous vote to call Pastor Scott Maxwell and his wife Candace Littell Maxwell to serve St. Paul’s.

Pastor Scott Maxwell and wife Candy (2009-Present)