Welsh Presbyterian Church receives new members

Welsh Presbyterian Church, Chestnut Street, Warrior Run, welcomed 12 new members on July 29 during the 10 a.m. morning worship. New members include Mayor William and Esther Ruth Davis and their son, William; Thomas and Sue Davis; John and Kimberly Sarochinsky; Debra Shaffer; Kyle Shamaski; Joan Stobodzian; and Benjamin and Marlene Williams. A reception was held on the church grounds after the worship service by the Board of Elders and coordinated by Ron Priestman Sr. and Jr. families. It was held in honor of the new members and featured entertainment by "Jesse and the Gang." The Revs. Jim Clyde and Bob Thomas are the co-pastors and share the Pastoral Care responsibilities under the direction of Helen Miller, pastoral care coordinator. First row, from left, are Debra Shaffer, Joan Stobodzian, Esther Ruth Davis, Megan Davis, Kimberly Sarochinsky, Miley Sarochinsky, Benjamin Williams, Marlene Williams. Second row: William Davis, William Davis Sr., Thomas Davis, Sue Davis, John Sarochinsky, and the Rev. Bob Thomas. Absent: the Rev. Jim Clyde and Kyle Shamaski.