200th Anniversary Dinner
One hundred and seventy joined us for our celebration at Rockville Links Club, including Bishop Park, his wife, Lisa, and local and state dignitaries.

We were entertained by the a capella chorus from Baldwin High School, including Ally Callaghan, a member of First Church.

We were entertained by the a capella chorus from Baldwin High School, including Ally Callaghan, a member of First Church.

Doris Lister (r.), who left no stone unturned compiling 200 years of First Church history.

Doris Lister (r.), who left no stone unturned compiling 200 years of First Church history.

No one was injured during the dinner.  Eric Trigg and Doris Lister are performing in an historical skit!

No one was injured during the dinner. Eric Trigg and Doris Lister are performing in an historical skit!

A former District Superintendent, Rev. Dick Parker (l.) and Rev. Ed Barnett of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Baldwin (c), who represented the Baldwin interfaith clergy group.

A former District Superintendent, Rev. Dick Parker (l.) and Rev. Ed Barnett of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Baldwin (c), who represented the Baldwin interfaith clergy group.

Hempstead Councilman Tony Santino brought greetings and a gift from the Town of Hempstead.

Hempstead Councilman Tony Santino brought greetings and a gift from the Town of Hempstead.

Lynbrook Mayor Brian Curran, representing Assemblyman Bob Barra, presents Pastor Jim with a proclamation from the N.Y. State Assembly.

Lynbrook Mayor Brian Curran, representing Assemblyman Bob Barra, presents Pastor Jim with a proclamation from the N.Y. State Assembly.

Senator Dean Skelos presents a citation issued by the N.Y. State Senate.

Senator Dean Skelos presents a citation issued by the N.Y. State Senate.

Bishop Park addresses the gathering.

Bishop Park addresses the gathering.

Former long-time members Ray and Gerry Kinch (seated) who traveled from their home in Connecticut.

Former long-time members Ray and Gerry Kinch (seated) who traveled from their home in Connecticut.

Our accompanist, Joe Ferrante, filled the fellowship hour with wonderful music.

Our accompanist, Joe Ferrante, filled the fellowship hour with wonderful music.