Sermon From 1862

Sunday, August 19th the community of Percival gathered to celebrate 150 years of its founding in 1868. Present and former residents of Percival worshiped in a simpler manner as bulletins would not have been handed out.  Kate Roberts accompanied the congregation on the organ during the singing of 3 hymns, Shall We Gather At The River, Church In The Wildwood and God Be With You Till  We Meet Again.  She also played some beautiful prelude music on the piano. Thank you Kate for sharing your talent on this special occasion.

The sermon was delivered by Pastor Blaine Pritchett as it was originally delivered by John Todd on October 5, 1862 and was entitled “Passing Away.” The thrust of the message was how everything from ideas, government, buildings, philosophy and years… even our lives are all a passing of time. It was  appropriate for us today in 2018. Approximately 75-80 people attended and everyone felt that the Percival Community Church was a still a central piece for the community to gather both in fellowship and worship! To God be the glory!

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Percival’s 150th Anniversary Continued

Silent auction items.  Click on photos to enlarge.

The stained glass window was shining on this display, that’s why it’s yellow.

Some photos on display.

More pictures coming…

Percival’s 150th Celebration

There was a lot happening in Percival last weekend due to their 150th anniversary celebration.  The following pictures were taken Saturday at the church where the chicken dinner, historical displays, variety show and panel discussion of Percival’s history took place. To start the night of entertainment we had some Cheerleaders featuring Madison Hammons, Kirsten Hall and Grace Zach.    Please note you can click on the pictures to enlarge them.

Next  we had Heather Shirley Garton singing, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”

Emily Shirley O’Rourke singing, “If We Hold On Together.”

Lacey Lueth Kiefer – “Adelaide’s Lament” from “Guys and Dolls”

Everyone got to join in singing the “Percival Song” by Beth Lueth, which was sung to the tune of “The Beverly Hillbillies.”  Heather Garton on the piano and Robb Handy on the guitar.

Panel Reflections consisted of longtime residents, Max Bebout, Mary Sherwood, Nancy Lemrick Hudnall, Lynn Handy and Pat Sheldon.

A few of the audience members joined in to share some of their stories as well.  I think everyone enjoyed listening to all the memories.

Cakes were made by Suzanne Hall.

We served chicken dinner to well over 200.   We would like to extend a very big thank you to all those who helped in anyway from food, the many salads and pies, to serving, the entertainment, clean up, planning and to everyone who attended and made this event successful!

More pictures to come!

Percival’s 150th Celebration 2018

Just a reminder that this Saturday and Sunday is Percival’s 150th Anniversary Celebration.

Saturday, August 18th

2:00 p.m.                 Cow Pie Bingo in the park.  Chance to win $150, $250, or $500!  Enjoy activities in the park or go on a tour of past Percival business locations.

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.     Fried Chicken Dinner at the Percival Community Church.  There will also be an assortment of salads and desserts.  Free will donation to the church.

7:00 p.m.                Variety Show and Panel Discussion of Percival’s History featuring several longtime residents.

Sunday, August 19th

10:00 a.m.              Percival Community Church Service following a sermon that was written by Rev. John Todd in 1867.

12:00 p.m.               Potluck Picnic in the park.  Please bring a side dish or dessert.  Meat & drinks provided.

1:30  p.m.                Commemorative Tree Planting

1:45 p.m.                  Old-time games, tour past Percival Business locations.

The air conditioned Percival Church will be open throughout the celebration where there will be numerous historical  displays.  Maps will be available to go on a self-guided tour of Percival to see where various businesses were located throughout history.