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incorporate as a church to serve the community. The church was officially incorporated in November 1973 as Sunriver Community Church with 20 charter members: Sheri Allis, Paul and Helen Brunskill, Sam and Mary Elizabeth Osgood, Paul and Pat Redding, Thomas and Susan Parmenter, John Robles, Marion Roderick, John and Waneta Roths, Marion Gowen, Eldon and Eileen Diehm, Loman and Thelma Moxley, John and Sally Hamilton, and Vivien Squires. At that time, regular weekly services were held in the Fireside Room of the Great Hall under the guidance of Dr. Sam Osgood and his wife, Mary Elizabeth. Pastors from nearby communities filled the pulpit at that time. Schaumloeffel recognized key ministry leaders who contributed to the growth of the church over the years. Pastor Jake Schwarze directed the church’s choir in renditions of “Faithful” and “All to Bring You Glory.” In a video message, former pastor Cliff Stratton reflected upon his 22-year tenure at Community Bible Church and sent his congratulations on reaching the 40-year milestone. A photographic history of the church was presented. Candlelight filled the room with a warm glow that reflected off the Great Hall’s wood floors, balustrades and beams. Potted plants, flowers, gleaming goblets and urns decorated the room. It was an “enjoyable celebration of 40 years of God’s faithfulness to Community Bible A Full Service Tree Co.
Church at Sunriver,” said Patti Iverson. In 1977, Sunriver Properties sold the church the 3-acre parcel it currently occupies for a nominal price. In 1982, a groundbreaking took place on the new property. Local builders Fred Smith, Tori Alvarez, Bud Easton and Frank Sales constructed most of the first building with help from volunteers. The original church building was designed to seat 160, and the first service in the new building was held in January 1983. In 1989, a two-phase expansion project was undertaken to construct a new annex building to house offices and classrooms, and a significant expansion to the original sanctuary to increase seating capacity to over 300 and provide more space for large group meetings and children’s classrooms. In the summer of 2007, an extensive remodeling project of all the buildings and grounds occurred to keep pace with continued growth, modernize the interiors and maximize the space and future longevity of all the buildings. In 2011, a much-needed elevator was added to the church’s main entrance off the sanctuary to accommodate easier access for all members. Church leadership is exploring plans for a future addition to the current campus linking both of their existing buildings together with a grand foyer and adding much needed classroom and activity space. In May of 2007, the membership voted to change the official name to Community Bible Church (CBC) at Sunriver, which retained ele-
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of cultivating redemptive relationships and creating strategic environments where lives can be transformed through the truth of the Word,” Schaumloeffel said. In its history, the church has had only three senior pastors: Dr. David Dunning (19761981), Cliff Stratton (19812002) and Glen Schaumloeffel (2003 to present). The church has employed three associate pastors: Dr. Robert Pearson, Don Dunscomb and Jake Schwarze. The ministry support staff currently includes Heather Biswell, secretary and admin-
istrative assistant; Sherrie Phillips, director of children’s ministries and bookkeeper Janie Bishop. The church also supports a Christian preschool with up to 22 students enrolled under the capable direction of Dolores Juarez, lead teacher for more than 15 years. Schaumloeffel said the church body views the 40-year celebration as “the beginning of 40 more years of active service to the community and Christcentered worship and education which changes people’s lives for eternity.”
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registration is available until 5 p.m. March 22 at www.sunriver mudslinger.com. Race packet pick up (and in-person registration) will be at The Village at Sunriver Ice Rink Saturday, March 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or the morning of the race 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Race day registration fees are $30 for adults and $18 for children. It is free for spectators to watch and cheer on the participants. Contestants are encouraged to bring multiple layers of clothes they don’t mind getting dirty. The Sunriver Mudslinger website puts it this way: “There is a good chance that whatever you are wearing will never be the same again!” Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded for best costume. It is recommended you bring a towel to clean off with and an extra set of clothes to change into after the event. Changing
tents will be available. Pre- and post-race snacks and beverages will be for sale and an adults-only beer garden will be available. Mudslinger Tshirts are available for purchase online through Feb. 28 or in limited quantities at the event.
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The non-competitive event will start in waves to ensure all participants have fun and plenty of time to complete the course. Registration is $35 for the competitive (timed, ages 16 or older) race and is limited to the first 100 registrants. Non-competitive fees are $25 for adults (ages 12 and over), and $15 for children (ages 4-11). The first 150 to register will receive a Mudslinger sport towel. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit the La Pine/Sunriver Relay for Life. All paid participants receive a drink voucher for an ageappropriate beverage, dog tags for completing the race, access to changing tents, and a fire hose rinse off courtesy of the Sunriver Fire Department. Full event details and online
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ments of the church’s heritage, yet reflected a clearer identity and a growing interest to expand the reach of the ministry beyond Sunriver proper to the broader community. In October of 2011, CBC commissioned and sent out three families to launch a new church in the Sunriver Business Park called “The Door.” The new church community has flourished with a unique focus on those with little or no church background. “While we look back with the gratitude for our heritage, the church is looking forward in actively pursuing its mission
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