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Mabton, Wash., Church to Honor Founding Pastor

Oct 16, 2015

Founders to be honored

 — This coming Sunday, Oct. 18, at 11:15 a.m. the Mabton Grace Brethren Church will hold a special service recognizing Rev. George and Phyllis Christie of Yakima for their part in the establishment of the church 50 years ago this month.

Pastor Adam Copenhaver will honor the Christies for holding the first meeting with Mabton citizens interested in beginning a Grace Brethren Church in town. The first official church service was Jan. 1, 1967.