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University Baptist celebrates 50th anniversary

By ELIZABETH OWEN Staff Writer University Baptist Church — a Coral Gables church which has served the community since 1926 — will celebrate its 50th Anniversary Sunday, May 30. Reverend Dan Yeary, pastor since July 1975, said that the congregation will celebrate the anniversary for an entire week, from Sunday, May 23, through Sunday, May 30. "Basically, we're paying tribute to the past, and recognizing those who paid the price to get us where we are today," said Rev. Yeary. "And, we're projecting ourselves toward the future." The pastor said University Baptist was chartered in 1926 with 78 members. The first building was built on Coconut Grove Drive, but it was destroyed by a hurricane shortly thereafter. For several months, he added, the church held services at the Country Club of Coral Gables and in the dining room of the Biltmore. In November, '26, the church again moved to a new building on San Sebastian Avenue. Then in 1948, said Rev. Yeary, the church sold that property and moved to its present location at 624 Anastasia Ave. The then new building, which cost $173,000, was dedicated on March 1, 1949. Reverend Yeary said that the most amazing change he has seen at University Baptist is the growth in the congregation and the specific groups that are being attracted. "At the end of the first year, we had 333 members," said Yeary. "Now, we have 1,352. "The current growth is made up of young marrieds, nursery children, single adults and college students. We have a major mission to the UM campus and the family. "We want to be the University Baptist Church of Coral Gables and Miami. We're not a neighborhood church . . . we're a metropolitan church. We want to be an honest church with an agressive ministry." He added that nine months ago, the church had only 12 college students. Now it boasts 120. "I've been pressing for a strong ministry to high school and college students, single adults and to the total family unit. I also want to have a firm ministry to mar-riage," he said. The Anniversary Week will begin Sunday, May 23, with George King and the Fellowship, a youth singing group, performing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, the Anniversary Tribute will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26, Service Fellowship, the senior citizens service organization, will hold its Anniversary Celebration. Saturday, May 29, the high school choir will present a Dinner Theater entitled, "Freedom Is . . . A New Exodus," at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 30 — the actual anniversary date — worship services will be held at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., and Rev. Yeary will preach on "Where Will We Go From Here?" All charter members of the church will be recognized at the 11 a.m. service. Dinner will be served on the grounds at noon, and Ralph Langley, pastor of University Baptist 20 years ago, will preach at 7:30 p.m. Following the last service, the Anniversary Reception, honoring Dr. Langley and the charter members, will be given at 8 p.m. All South Dade residents are invited to attend. Rev. Dan Yeary ...aggressive ministry

CG Congregational Church will host Mission Council

Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 DeSoto Blvd., will hold a meeting of the Dade Monroe Mission Council, an organization of 15 United Church of Christ churches from North Miami to Key West, Sunday, May 23, from 2:30 to 8 p.m. The church will also have as a speaker Mrs. Marj Collins, executive director of the Miami unit of Recording for the Blind, at the Adult Forum on Sunday.

Beth David

Congregation's 1976 Confirmation will be held Sunday, May 23, at 8 p.m., at the Main Sanctuary of Beth David Congregation, 2625 SW Third Ave. Confirmants have devoted years of intensive study to the background and history of Judaic life. They are: Robin Adler, Charles Baron, Mary Coverman, Susan Drukman, Ellen Engel, Sheilie Gainsburg, Denise Glick, Edward Gordon, Irene Klotz, Cindy Laks, Jeffrey Levey, Joshua Medvin, Mike Olkes, Amy Oroshnik, David Pincus, Beverly Pinnas, Cindy Pollans, Karen Rosenson, David Samuels, Howard Saul, Steve Sheldon, Lisa Shouger, Kenan Siegel, Steve Spiegelman, Gayle Swartz, Art Ben Tendrich and Donald Traurig.

Guest speaker

Riviera Presbyterian Church, 5275 Sunset Dr., will have Dr. Thelma Peters, new president of the Florida Historical Society, as guest speaker Wednesday, May 26. Dr. Peters is the second woman president of the 120-year-old society. She is a volunteer at the Historical Museum of South Florida. Interested in the early life of this part of the country, she will bring a slide presentation based on early settlements in South Florida. Dr. Peters will speak at 7:15 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Members of the South Dade community are welcome.

Children's program

Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. Kendall Dr., is sponsoring a summer program for children four to 14-years-old, starting Monday, June 14. The program will consist of full day activities for either four or eight-week sessions. It is open to the community. If you want to reserve a space for your child, register now. Call Rhoda Bernheimer in the Temple office, 667-5587, for more information.

Teen tour

Teens 15 to 17-years-old who are interested in seeing the Bicentennial first-hand and attending the Summer Olympics in Montreal, are invited to join the Jewish Community Centers of South Florida's Teen Bicentennial Tour. The tour will include visits to Washington, Philadelphia and other points of interest. The 32 day trip will be staffed by qualified counselors who will provide a running dialogue on the historical significance of the sights. Anyone interested in registering for the tour should call Arlene Miller, at 264-8000.

Beth Am

Rabbi Julian Cook will talk on the topic "Some Notes on Education and Other Matters of Ill Repute" at the Brotherhood Morning Breakfast Forum on Sunday, May 23 at 9:30 a.m., in the Youth Lounge of Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. Kendall Dr. This is the last forum until September and awards will be given to those members contributing the most in the past year. Admission for Brotherhood members is $1, non-members, $1.50.

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