History of the Church

  • 1966

    Beginning

    Our congregation got its start as a mission church in 1966, meeting in the Plaza Mall, with 23 members.

  • First Building

    The first building (sanctuary and a few classrooms) was built in 1970. A pipe organ was installed in 1979. As our congregation began to grow, we had many families and children being added to our numbers, which necessitated an expansion.

    1970-79

  • 1986

    Expansion

    The first educational wing was built in 1986, providing classrooms, a fellowship hall and a kitchen.

  • Renovations

    Stained glass windows, rebuilding and relocating the organ, renovation of the sanctuary, adding additional classrooms and meeting rooms and enlarging the lobby was completed in 1997 and dedicated in 1998.

    1997-98

  • 2000

    Contemporary Worship

    In March of 2000 the Good Shepherd soul.com contemporary service took form along with the Traditional service. Since then, our Contemporary worship service is one that strives to create an engaging environment that will draw people to God through worship and help them grow in their relationship with Him.

  • The Cafe

    In 2001 an area was enclosed and gave birth to the “Cup Runneth Over Cafe”. The Cafe was built to serve as a social area before and after the worship services. A place to get a light snack, coffee, tea, juice and talk with visitors.

    2001

  • 2006

    Worship Center and New Education Wing

    Ground breaking in 2005 started the construction of the Ronald A. Waite Worship Center along with a children’s wing and a new gathering area while also upgrading other parts of the church. The children moved into their wing July 2006. The mural, Noah’s Ark, on the wall in the pre-school children’s floor adds to the warmth and excitement of the wing. We held our first service in the new Worship Center in October 2006. These additions reflect the growth of the congregation and its ministries.

  • The Alan J, Smith Pavilion

    In 2021 we built and dedicated the Alan J. Smith Pavilion. We now have a wonderful place to enjoy our church picnics, VBS, bible studies and other gatherings in a shaded area.

    2021

The Past, Present & Future

Our Trustees are always at work improving our building, keeping us all safe and serving the Lord. We are excited about how we worship and what our worship service has to offer people in all walks of their faith. We began as a “mission church” and we will always be a “church with a mission”… a church who loves God, worships together and serves others.