David Stanard The Resurrection Church Men’s Breakfast Group was brought up to date on Church happenings at its March meeting when the speaker for the day was current Church Council President, Don Thurmond. Don, who is now in his sixth year as a Council member and third as Council President and brings a wealth…
David Stanard It just may have been one of the best Resurrection Church Men’s Breakfasts ever when former U-2 pilot and SaddleBrooke resident Lt. Col. (ret.) Jack Stebe addressed the group on January 6. This kick-off gathering for the New Year was the largest crowd on record for the Men’s Breakfasts. Right at 70 men…
David Stanard It was a Veterans Day theme at the Resurrection Church November 4 Men’s Breakfast. Those in attendance who have served were recognized and the group was honored to have as a visitor and special guest, retired Brigadier General and Tucson resident, Wendell Fenn. General Fenn, now age 95, enlisted in the U.S. Army…
David Stanard Since many of those who winter in Tucson had not yet returned, it was an exceptionally large group of right at 60 that showed up for the “kick-off” to the Resurrection Church Men’s Breakfast season. Many were regulars but all were there to have a hand in saying “thank you” to retiring volunteer…
David Stanard Mid-September marks three years since Resurrection Church held its first service in SaddleBrooke. The slightly over 100 attendees that first Sunday has now grown to right at 250 during the peak SaddleBrooke season, and the church long ago moved from one service year-round to two services November through April and one service May…
David Stanard Meeting the SaddleBrooke congregation of Resurrection Church was the first stop on the itinerary of Pastor Tim Nybroten as he and his family visited the area the weekend of February 24 to 26. During that time he attended a Meet ‘n Greet in SaddleBrooke on Friday, preached at 5:00 p.m. and attended a…
David Stanard Inventor, entrepreneur, businessman and SaddleBrooke resident Herman “Herm” Haenert was the featured speaker at the March 4 Resurrection Church Men’s Breakfast. A brilliant and engaging fellow with a mind that’s always working, Herman was born and raised in East Germany. He, his brother and their heroic parents, in a story worthy of Hollywood,…
David Stanard SaddleBrooke’s own Pat Webb was the featured speaker at the Resurrection Church December Men’s Breakfast. A native of Minnesota and a pharmacy graduate of North Dakota State University in Fargo, Pat went on to serve 20 years in the U.S. Army. After 10 years as a pharmacy and medical logistics officer, Pat earned…
Patty Elliott For more seasons than they can almost remember, Sue and John Birky and Lauchette Low have been instrumental in helping others remember that December is the season for giving to hungry babies in our communities. What began as a ladies party with fruitcake and sherry wine “forever ago” as John Birky describes it,…
Patty Elliott What do SaddleBrooke and Splendido have in common on a Friday night? Other than being home to retirees of a variety of ages, both offer happy hours and opportunities for socialization with friends. The same holds true for the folks from Resurrection Church at SaddleBrooke. On Friday, November 4 two patio parties were…