"Love your neighbor as yourself," Jesus told the multitudes. And then He was asked, "Who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied with the parable of the Good Samaritan. (Luke 10:29)

We just celebrated our fiftieth anniversary year in 2004! We began as a small circle of friends seated on folding metal chairs in an old garage, worshipping the Lord and dreaming big dreams.   Half a century later we are still found in small groups, gathering around the table for fellowship, sharing a meal cooked by the Men's Group, learning at Bible Study, offering healing prayers, or planning the ministries we will carry forth in Christ's name.

St. Mary's is a close-knit family: the sick are visited in hospitals and food is taken to their families. Many share in a 24-hour telephone prayer chain while others are always ready to minister with the Laying on of Hands, professional counseling, spiritual retreats, Bible study, youth groups, and Christian education for all ages. Frequent potlucks are a traditional offering.

In turn, the St. Mary's family reaches out to the larger community in many ways. The church's buildings are in constant use by such varied organizations as Alcoholics Anonymous and the F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service to Humanity) food pantry.  St. Mary's Creative Playschool touches the lives of many children and parents.

The historical list of similar member activities over the years is almost endless, yet the main contribution of the church family may well be in personal ministries. St. Mary's volunteers serve in a "hands-on" capacity in everything from radio reading for the blind to kids' soccer coaching. St. Mary's is really a church in ministry to the community and the world.

We invite you to join in our family, in our worship, in our fellowship, in our prayers and in our ministries.