50th ANNIVERSARY

Until Kick-Off

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What we now call the “Junction” was EBC’s second sanctuary and dedicated in January 1966. Behind the pulpit, which is where the stage is now, there were windows in the top section, providing a wonderful view of God’s creation.

October 9 & 10, 2010

Edgewood’s 50th Anniversary

Celebrating 50 Years of God’s Faithfulness

Friends and Family - we invite you to celebrate Edgewood Baptist Church’s 50th Anniversary!

Edgewood’s official starting date was in 1960 and we became part of the Columbia Baptist Conference in 1961. The weekend of Oct 9 & 10 we will celebrate 50 years of God’s faithfulness!

Check out our schedule of events. Tell your friends about our church Facebook page and become a fan. We also have a 50th Anniversary Facebook page.

If you have any of the following information please contact the church office at office@ebc-edmonds.org or 425-776-5104:

๏Names and contact information for former Edgewoodies
๏If you are able to provide a home for the weekend for out of town guests
๏Funny and interesting stories about Edgewood’s past
๏If you have pictures showing the different ministries of Edgewood in the past
(adult, women, music, etc. – group pictures are especially needed)

We want all our present and former members, friends and family to join in our celebration. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend!

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EBC's official starting date was August 7, 1960. The first building Edgewood owned, in which the first public meetings were held, was called a "panelbuild" and was affectionately referred to thereafter, as the "loop-de-loop." This was located where the present sanctuary sits and was torn down when construction began.

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EBC officially became part of the Columbia Baptist Conference on April 10, 1961. Roy Berquist was called as full time pastor and began his ministry in 1962.

Moments in EBC History

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Between 1966 and 1968, EBC acquired three different properties adjacent to the church; Saterlee, Duncan and

Knudson. This enabled us to have over 500 feet of frontage on 76th Avenue West.

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EBC’s first secretary began part time in 1971.

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EBC’s first missionary family left for Aruba in 1972. A second missionary couple left for Japan in 1974.

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EBC has not always had an “Elder Board”. Earlier in our history there were “deacons” and “deacon-trustees”.

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In 1981 the present sanctuary roof had major repairs and was paid for in cash.

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December 1, 1971 was the official date a second service was started during the 8:45 am hour.

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We broke ground for our present sanctuary in 1973.

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College Place Elementary was constructed across the street from EBC in 1973 which provided the use of a gym and parking privileges for us.

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Several of our own EBC members were counselors for the 1976 Billy Graham Crusade in Seattle. EBC ran 3 bus loads down to the crusade.

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Gary Stabbert, Adult Ministries Pastor, joined the EBC staff in 1977.

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EBC’s present church building was officially dedicated March 20, 1976

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EBC acquired the Hollyhand property in 1978 which is now the south end parking lot.

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Every Tuesday evening there are faithful prayer warriors who meet at EBC just for prayer.

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EBC’s very first orchestra played for the Christmas cantata in 1985. In 1986 the Christmas cantata had its first two “nighters.”

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EBC’s Family Activity Center (FAC) and addition was completed in September 1993. This greatly increased our SS

rooms and provided much needed space for activities.

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EBC has hosted Samaritan’s Purse and Angel Tree for several years. These ministries seek to encourage children who might be forgotten at Christmastime otherwise.

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The Master’s Institute was hosted for several years at EBC onsite & then via satellite from California.

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For the last 14 years during Spring break a youth team of students and leaders minister cross culturally in Harrah and White Swan, WA. These trips provide spiritual opportunities for the students as well as the community.

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The banners you see beautifully displayed in our sanctuary were made by one of our own members.