One third of the congregation attended the outdoor service taking care to avoid personal care products, and to wear cotton. The one hour service included a testimonial from Darcy and a sermon by Karl Reinagel, a local church elder. It meant a lot that people would do this for me. Finger foods were served before brethren left to dress for the regular church service in Olean. The Pittsburgh church will conduct a retreat for children ages 13 to 18 Sept. 6 to 8.
Parents are welcome to attend.
The retreat will be at the woodland setting of Heritage Reservation on Route 40, one and a half hours southeast of Pittsburgh. Activities will include youth seminars, canoeing and an evening of games and dancing. Campers must have their own tents and bedding. Campers must provide their own bedding. Mr. Sniffen received proclamations from President Clinton, California senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer and Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan.