“Celebrations were held Oct 7-9, 2011. Special events featured historical summaries by historian. David Giesbrecht; memories of church pioneers; and personal remarks from former pastors.
Disc 1 – Celebration Banquet Friday evening: music by the Hugo Neufeld family, speeches from local dignitaries, historical review: the first 25 years (1936-1961). Candid photos by Sarah Dollinger, men’s breakfast Saturday: William Thiessen, Abe Unrau. Small group session Sunday AM: Eldon Defehr.
Disc 2 – Celebration Service Saturday evening: music by the Alumni choir, testimonies of wives of former pastors, historical review 1961-1986, photos from the past: a collection from past to present.
Disc 3 – Sunday Services: German service: message by Lawrence Warkentin, English service: message by John Unger, evening service: message by Ron Berg.
The Burden of the Soviet Star: (2010) (44min.)
“There were many camps in northern Russia or Siberia filled with exiles. They were to work until their death to accumulate foreign currency for the State. The murderous living conditions in those desolate regions, the unhealthy climate and food lacking necessary nutrients ensured the desired ‘physical destruction’ of the exiles.”