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Members
of the Kirk bid farewell May 17 to Pastor Emeritus, the Rev. Ernest
B. Smith, and his wife, Betty Jean, at a reception in their honor. Rev. Smith became the Kirk’s first full-time called minister July 15, 1982 and guided his rapidly growing congregation to organize worship, educational and mission activities, and to build the church sanctuary. He retired Dec. 31, 1987. He and Betty Jean continued to be active church members. The Smiths have now moved to be near their daughter and family in Keller, Texas. . |
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Ernie
and his daughter, Carol Slack (left), visit with the Rev. Mike Seitz and his wife, Merilyn |
Pastor
Bill Bailey (left) thanked the Rev. Ernie Smith |
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Pastor
Ernie Smith thanks members of the Kirk family. |
Ernie’s
Kirk Golf Mixer, an annual golf scramble, is named for Rev. Smith
who over 20 years ago began inviting visitors and new members
to play on Sunday afternoons. |
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