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This will be a celebration of Springdale's 200th anniversary and will also serve as a reunion of anyone associated with Augusta Mennonite School (so named 75 years ago)! Saturday, November 1:
Morning activities: 75th Augusta Mennonite School Reunion
(for students, spouses, teachers, bus drivers, and others who are interested)
• 8 a.m. - Informal coffee and visiting (come when you like)
• Mid-Morning - Brunch, followed by a meeting / group photo
• Noon (approximately) - Visit to the school
Afternoon / evening activities: 200th Anniversary Celebration
• 1-8 p.m. - Self-guided tour of artifacts inside church building
• 2 p.m. - Cemetery Tour: “If These Stones Could Talk”
• 3 p.m. - Packing 200 school kits for MCC – intergenerational activity
• 4 p.m. - Music by Blue Mountain Sunrise Band
• 5:15 p.m. - Brunswick Stew supper
• 6:30 - Hymn sing / sharing stories and memories
Sunday, November 2
Morning service: “Remembering the Past”
• 9:30 a.m. - Welcome and singing
• Historical sketches
Reassemble: “Recognizing God Among us in the Present and Celebrating the Future.”
• 10:30 - Gathering for Worship (including music and guest speaker Beryl Jantzi)
• Planting a tree for healing and hope for the future
• Lasagna lunch
• Open mic storytelling / sharing video greetings from persons not able to attend
Please RSVP for these activities / meals by using the link below; via the church website (www.springdalemennonite.org); by email ([email protected]); or by calling the church office (540-949-8945) by October 15, 2025 (earlier would be helpful).
- Childcare for infants through age 5 will be available Saturday evening 6:30-8 p.m. and during Sunday morning services.
- Vegetarian, dairy and gluten-free items will be available for the meals on Saturday evening and Sunday after worship.
To RSVP, please use the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffnDPhER0mVac4U0y3piUqENXpl6FqfOPYtGcNR_oV3t-qhg/viewform
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