March 20, 1932 - March 20, 2017
A Service Celebrating 75 Years of Sharing Christ’s Love
March 25, 2007 - Half past Ten o’clock in the morning.
“I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.” Psalm 89:1
APPC since the 75th anniversary
Allen Park Presbyterian Church has continued many of the missions and ministries started over the years, tweaking them to comply with the demands of the 21st century, and adding innovative programs and services to the communities to meet today’s needs. Church community street parties which closed off Park Avenue in the early 2000’s evolved into the APPC’s participation in the city’s Memorial Day parade, Trunk or Treat, and many other events at the Farmer’s Market are held in our church parking lot during the summer.
Begun around 2010 as an outreach to feed the hungry in Detroit, the program evolved into a structured project called The Fifth Sunday which embraced by the whole congregation. Supplying sandwiches, supplies, soup and clothing where all members can contribute. Other members and youth travel to Detroit to distribute the food every month which has a fifth Sunday (4 times a year).
Wednesday nights many church members come together for a meal and community interaction. Started as Worry-Free Wednesdays we joined together for dinner followed by games and other activities, including a short worship service. This developed into an outreach program where people from the community were invited to join us for dinner, and it then became known as Wednesday SHARE Dinners.
When Rev Doug Blaikie began his ministry at APPC he introduced a Pig Roast. He and a few diligent men of the congregation spent all Saturday night roasting “Louis the First”, which the entire congregation enjoyed at a picnic on the north lawn after the “end-of-the-season” service on a Sunday in June. This started a tradition that continued during the next 14 years he was here. Afterwards, it became an outdoor service on the lawn followed by a picnic and game day.
In 2002, APPC expanded our community outreach when we opened our doors for a week each year for ChristNet. Serving as an overnight warming center for the homeless, providing dinner, breakfast, and a packed lunch for the next day is just the basics of what we provide. Fellowship, communion, and caring people welcoming these individuals into our church each night during the week has allowed us the opportunity to follow Jesus’ teachings.
In 2013, Rev Michelle James, became our Associate Pastor, overseeing the Children and Youth programs, and bringing her many gifts to our congregation. Children and youth programs have always been a strong part of APPC’s ministries. Sunday school programs and children’s message during the service, middle school and high school youth groups, and summer camp programs for all at Camp Wakanda each year. Youth mission trips have also been a part of this tradition. Trips to Ireland, Peru, New Mexico, New York City and Appalachia are just a few of the destinations for our youth of the years, all thanks to the congregations’ generous contributions, and the diligent fund-raising efforts of the youth.
Music also has been intertwined with our worship throughout our history. APPC has had a strong musical program, including numerous choirs of different ages and diverse musical styles over the years. We have been grateful for the musical leaders, regular participants, and accompanists who have enhanced our services with their talents.
In February 2016, Rev Doug Blaikie accepted a call as an interim pastor in South Carolina. Which led to Rev Jim Faile joined us as Interim Minister in April 2016. During 2015, the church began a self-study program entitled “New Beginnings” to help us determine where we felt God was leading us in the future. With the help of Pastor Jim (PJ) Faile, we hope to discern this direction and prepare for a new permanent pastor to join us in this quest. (May 2017)
Begun around 2010 as an outreach to feed the hungry in Detroit, the program evolved into a structured project called The Fifth Sunday which embraced by the whole congregation. Supplying sandwiches, supplies, soup and clothing where all members can contribute. Other members and youth travel to Detroit to distribute the food every month which has a fifth Sunday (4 times a year).
Wednesday nights many church members come together for a meal and community interaction. Started as Worry-Free Wednesdays we joined together for dinner followed by games and other activities, including a short worship service. This developed into an outreach program where people from the community were invited to join us for dinner, and it then became known as Wednesday SHARE Dinners.
When Rev Doug Blaikie began his ministry at APPC he introduced a Pig Roast. He and a few diligent men of the congregation spent all Saturday night roasting “Louis the First”, which the entire congregation enjoyed at a picnic on the north lawn after the “end-of-the-season” service on a Sunday in June. This started a tradition that continued during the next 14 years he was here. Afterwards, it became an outdoor service on the lawn followed by a picnic and game day.
In 2002, APPC expanded our community outreach when we opened our doors for a week each year for ChristNet. Serving as an overnight warming center for the homeless, providing dinner, breakfast, and a packed lunch for the next day is just the basics of what we provide. Fellowship, communion, and caring people welcoming these individuals into our church each night during the week has allowed us the opportunity to follow Jesus’ teachings.
In 2013, Rev Michelle James, became our Associate Pastor, overseeing the Children and Youth programs, and bringing her many gifts to our congregation. Children and youth programs have always been a strong part of APPC’s ministries. Sunday school programs and children’s message during the service, middle school and high school youth groups, and summer camp programs for all at Camp Wakanda each year. Youth mission trips have also been a part of this tradition. Trips to Ireland, Peru, New Mexico, New York City and Appalachia are just a few of the destinations for our youth of the years, all thanks to the congregations’ generous contributions, and the diligent fund-raising efforts of the youth.
Music also has been intertwined with our worship throughout our history. APPC has had a strong musical program, including numerous choirs of different ages and diverse musical styles over the years. We have been grateful for the musical leaders, regular participants, and accompanists who have enhanced our services with their talents.
In February 2016, Rev Doug Blaikie accepted a call as an interim pastor in South Carolina. Which led to Rev Jim Faile joined us as Interim Minister in April 2016. During 2015, the church began a self-study program entitled “New Beginnings” to help us determine where we felt God was leading us in the future. With the help of Pastor Jim (PJ) Faile, we hope to discern this direction and prepare for a new permanent pastor to join us in this quest. (May 2017)
Classic Photos Throughout the Years
Youth Choir 1955
Adult Choir Throughout the Years
CHARTER MEMBERS
Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Ballard
Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Bartholomew
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Behm
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bintliff
Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Bowles
Mr. and Mrs. William Brink
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buchanan
Miss Elizabeth Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carpenter
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Collins
Mr. and Mrs. George Cumberland
Mrs. J. R. Dobson
Mr. David J. Jeffries
Miss Jeannette Kane
Mrs. Samuel Kane
Mr. Bruce Knowles
Mrs. Frank P. Knowles
Mr. and Mrs. Orvel Lankin
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McIntosh
Mr. George McIntosh
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Michie
Mrs. F. O. Miller
Mrs. Clyde Morford
Miss Adella Norton
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Norton
Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Pfeiffer
Mrs. Marian G. Pittman
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Porch
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pretty
Mrs. William Pritchard
Miss Helen Prockin
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Read
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Redick
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Reid
Mrs. L. F. Reoch
Mrs. O. Dale Reynolds
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Richardson
Miss Louise Riley
Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Riley
Mrs. Alvin Rogers
Mrs. Vera Rogers
Mrs. Juanita Ross
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Rutledge
Mr. and Mrs. Francis K. Showler
Mrs. Harriette Stancer
Miss Irene Stone
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stone
Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Sudman
Miss Edith Tomlin
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Woodrow
Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Bartholomew
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Behm
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bintliff
Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Bowles
Mr. and Mrs. William Brink
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buchanan
Miss Elizabeth Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carpenter
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Collins
Mr. and Mrs. George Cumberland
Mrs. J. R. Dobson
Mr. David J. Jeffries
Miss Jeannette Kane
Mrs. Samuel Kane
Mr. Bruce Knowles
Mrs. Frank P. Knowles
Mr. and Mrs. Orvel Lankin
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McIntosh
Mr. George McIntosh
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Michie
Mrs. F. O. Miller
Mrs. Clyde Morford
Miss Adella Norton
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Norton
Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Pfeiffer
Mrs. Marian G. Pittman
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Porch
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pretty
Mrs. William Pritchard
Miss Helen Prockin
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Read
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Redick
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Reid
Mrs. L. F. Reoch
Mrs. O. Dale Reynolds
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Richardson
Miss Louise Riley
Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Riley
Mrs. Alvin Rogers
Mrs. Vera Rogers
Mrs. Juanita Ross
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Rutledge
Mr. and Mrs. Francis K. Showler
Mrs. Harriette Stancer
Miss Irene Stone
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stone
Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Sudman
Miss Edith Tomlin
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Woodrow
CLERGY WHO HAVE SERVED ON STAFF
1932–1936 Frank P. Knowles
1937–1946 Kenneth G. Neigh
1947–1979 Wanzer H. Brunelle
1953–1954 Clayton M. Shotwell
1955–1957 W. Donald Pendell
1958–1969 Albert R. Juterbock
1966–1968 Ronald P. Byars
1968–1969 Barry Vance
1969–1987 William N. Colwell
1970–1993 David Swinehart
1980–1984 Charles H. Shook, Jr.
1985–1991 Jon M. Fancher
1987–1991 Wendy S. Bailey
1992–1994 John William Caster
1992–2001 Kellie Bohlman-Whitlock
1993–1994 Craig Erickson (Interim)
1994–1999 Mark McDonough
1996–2007 Kirk. R. Miller
2000–2001 Thomas C. Oxtoby (Interim)
2001–2016 Douglas H. Blaikie
2002–2010 Melodie A. Jones
2013–2018 Michelle James
2016–present - James M. Faile (Interim)
1932–1936 Frank P. Knowles
1937–1946 Kenneth G. Neigh
1947–1979 Wanzer H. Brunelle
1953–1954 Clayton M. Shotwell
1955–1957 W. Donald Pendell
1958–1969 Albert R. Juterbock
1966–1968 Ronald P. Byars
1968–1969 Barry Vance
1969–1987 William N. Colwell
1970–1993 David Swinehart
1980–1984 Charles H. Shook, Jr.
1985–1991 Jon M. Fancher
1987–1991 Wendy S. Bailey
1992–1994 John William Caster
1992–2001 Kellie Bohlman-Whitlock
1993–1994 Craig Erickson (Interim)
1994–1999 Mark McDonough
1996–2007 Kirk. R. Miller
2000–2001 Thomas C. Oxtoby (Interim)
2001–2016 Douglas H. Blaikie
2002–2010 Melodie A. Jones
2013–2018 Michelle James
2016–present - James M. Faile (Interim)
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Camp Wakanda
10396 Old State Rd Johannesburg MI 49751 160 acres in the north-central Michigan woodlands is home to our beloved Camp Wakanda. Camps for all seasons and all ages! Wakanda, the spirit that exists in all living things... 
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Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeastern MichiganThe Allen Park Satellite office is located inside Allen Park Presbyterian Church. Clinical staff at this location includes Mark Phelps and Katie M. Furton.
Samaritan Counseling Center offers psychotherapy and educational opportunities in many forms for many needs. Call for information or to make an appointment 248-474-4701. |