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HISTORY OF
The organizing date of November 22,
1964, (with 71 charter members) is engraved on the communion table
Bible. The cross over the rear central doors of the sanctuary was
constructed by founding pastor, Rev. B. J. Ukena.
On October 1, 1967, he hung it over the communion table for the first service
in the original sanctuary (which is now the fellowship area). Prior to this
first building, the congregation met in the manse at Christian education and youth
ministry are major focuses for APC. The classrooms south of the current
fellowship area were completed in the summer of 1980. Sanctuary
remodeling was completed in 1989 at the time of the 25th
anniversary of this congregation. The
Logos program began in the fall of 1991, serving Wednesday evening supper to
80 to 90 people. The kitchen was doubled in size by the next
fall. With leadership from people passionate about youth, APC
youth have been involved in local ecumenical activities and
services and in yearly mission trips. In response to a growing population
and membership, the congregation built a new sanctuary and classrooms and
remodeled offices. The first worship service in the new addition took
place on January 21, 1996. The latest renovation was to
the restrooms, which were completed in July 1999. Campaign for organ,
mission, and endowment was successfully completed in 2000. Our expanding circle is nurtured by
shepherding Deacons, prayer chains, an excellent choir, Bible studies, and
fellowship activities. Our circle is extended as members support and
participate in the Food Pantry, Habitat for Humanity, CROP Hunger
Hike, Central Iowa Shelter and Services, HOPE Ministries, CROSS
Ministries, Ankeny Substance Abuse Project, One Great Hour of
Sharing, and
Peacemaking. Reverend Rick Carus became
Pastor/Head of Staff in May of 2010. Preceding him were the Reverends
David Braak, James W. Krapf, Alan Parker, Skip Petts, and founding pastor, B. J. Ukena.
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