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The Third Thursday in July—A New Tradition David Nystedt ’50B
For the past several years the third Thursday of July has been known by many as PBI (Providence Barrington Institute) Reunion Day. What began as an informal gathering at the homes of retired
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missionaries has grown, by word of mouth, to over 60 alumni of our beloved Institute. The Potting Shed Restaurant (known as The Shed), nestled in an apple orchard in Acton, Maine, has been the setting for our reunion. Folks have gathered from all over New England and beyond to rejoice together in what God has done and is doing in their lives. As our numbers have grown (along
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with the number of wheelchairs, walkers and canes), the crescendo of sound has grown too: “Do you remember when (fill in the
20th Reunion – Gordon Class of 1987
5th Reunion – Gordon Class of 2002
Row 1: Debbie Dean ’92; Cathie
Row 1: Jennifer Byam, Aimée
Dieffenbaugh ’92; Kim (Tompkins)
(Archambault) DeBose, Esther (Pier)
Weidner; Kathy (Munroe) Wilson; Eric
Littlefield, Letitia Coulter, Rebecca
Rev. John Barney is our jovial song
Greaux; Laura (Iriana) Zercher; Lisa
Stuart, Jennifer (Bonina) Noseworthy.
leader and emcee. Fran Woods
(Edmondson) Buettner; Jon, Ginger,
Row 2: Ray James, Bethany Bray,
’41B says, “The time of singing and
Jacob, Delia and Kyla Hughes. Row 2:
Shannon Sullivan, Rebekah Stilkey,
sharing is always a blessing. We
David and Daniel Smith, Mark Wilson,
Brian Carlson, Mike McKinley.
rejoice in God’s many blessings.
Cedric Buettner, Lori (Minchau)
Row 3: Jeff Divino, Daniel Fowler,
Jesus walks as close to each of
Peacock, John Malcolmson.
Mike Webster, Andy Newhouse,
us as we allow Him to! See you in
Joel Trombley.
July—if not here, see you in Glory.”
15th Reunion – Gordon Class of 1997
blank)?” “You haven’t changed a bit.”
Row 1: Jill (Spear) Mattina, Vickie
To reserve your place at The Shed
(Pasquito) Freeston, Amy (Gnidziejko)
for next year’s gathering, contact:
Harkins, Rosemary (Mello) Miner. Row 2: Hope Mattina, Chris Mattina ’98, Mike Adams, Chris Bibow, Simon Miner, David Friedrich.
Rev. John Barney 130 Clubhouse Road Windsor, CT 06095 jbarney556@aol.com 860 683 0007 (after Easter)
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