Crystal Valley United Methodist will celebrate its 150th Anniversary with a whole day of worship, sharing and fun on Sunday, Sept. 9, starting at 9 a.m. at the church at 1547 E. Hammett Rd., Hart. Everyone of every age, from current and past members to friends and neighbors, is invited to attend.
“Special guests will be on hand to help with worship and remembering the church and the old general store,” Pastor David Pratt shared. “Besides lunch for everyone and outside games for the kids, we are looking forward to this special day, remembering the past and making plans for the next 50 years.”
The festivities will begin with a worship service at 9 a.m., followed by snacks, church history and a sharing time at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served from noon to 1 p.m., with more social time and outdoor games from 1-2 p.m. Tours of the church and the former “Brown Store” will be available.
Crystal Valley may be a small community located in north-central Oceana County, but the history made there is significant. The former church burned, making it necessary to build the current church building. The Brown Store near the church used to house the post office and a bank, and the original town hall was located in the lot across from the church. The much talked about Crystal Dam was built in 1936 as part of President Roosevelt’s New Deal program while the Crystal Park hosts numerous ball games and family gatherings all year long.
