History of Creekside Church and the former Elkhart City COB

New Creekside Church on CR 113. Photo: Gary Arnold/creeksideconnected.com

A NEW BEGINNING

On Sunday, November 14, 2004, the Elkhart City Church congregation voted to change its name to Creekside.

June 12, 2005 was the Official Goundbreaking ceremony for the new church building. Speakers included Pauline Arnold, Church Board Chair; Pastor David Bibbee; Maryann Zerbe, Cornerstone (building) Team Chair; Eric Hooley, Project Manager, Ancon Construction; Arnold Dietz, Pastor of Baugo COB and Creekside Moderator; Herman Kauffman, Northern Indiana District Executive; and Daniel Petry, Pastor of Middlebury COB and 2005 Northern Indiana District Moderator.

On August 29, 2005, the first dirt was moved as construction began.

On May 14, 2006, the first worship service was held at the new Creekside facility on County Road 113.

On September 24, 2006, the new facility was dedication at an afternoon Dedication service.

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