Community Church at SaddleBrooke Celebrates 25th Anniversary | Community

Twenty-five years of God’s faithfulness was the inspiration for the anniversary celebration for the Community Church at SaddleBrooke CCSB). It was a time of reflection and anticipation. As the congregation gathered at the DesertView Performing Arts Center, there was a buzz of anticipation as many of the original founders of the church gathered with other church members to celebrate. The celebration opened with the Worship Team and church choir, Joyful Singers, providing a special worship hymn.

This Sunday was not just a time of one celebration, it was also the 14th anniversary of Pastor Ron and Susie Gannett’s service and a review of the accomplishments of 2024. To initiate the celebration, Pastor Ron related the emphasis of the scriptures in teaching the word of God and in Bible studies. This was followed by a recap of some of the important accomplishments of the past year by church treasurer Stew Dresch and vice chair Roger Shamburg with an accompanying video recapping 2024 prepared by Ron Talbot, the volunteer church photographer.

Pastor Ron then provided a review of the church’s history, accomplishments and programs. 2020 was a year we all remember as the unevent of Y2K. However, that same year, a group of SaddleBrooke residents gathered together to found the Community Church. A number of the founding members were present and thanked. At first, multiple pastors lead the congregation, meeting in the MountainView Ballroom. Eventually, Pastor John Reed and his wife, Lil, assumed the role of leadership, growing and strengthening the congregation and the move to the Desertview Performing Arts Center. During this time, a group of church members purchased what is now called the Parish House and is the location of the church offices, the medical equipment loan location and activity center for many church functions.

From its humble beginnings CCSB was grown and strived to fulfill its mission, “To Glorify God by Becoming a Community of Grace, Where People Will Receive, Live and Share the Love of Jesus Christ.” This has been exemplified by strong fellowship, numerous activities and ways to get involved. Extensive men’s and women’s bible studies have created the foundation for numerous ministries. Ministries include prayer teams, a welcome committee, worship, outreach and in touch groups and numerous fellowship activities. One of the most active ministries is missions. CCSB is a mission’s partner with seven organizations including one international program based in India. The local groups include the Gospel Rescue Mission, the Salvation Army, Family First Pregnancy Center and Young Life Capernaum. Over the past 25 years, CCSB has provided just under $4 million to its mission partners.

Pastor Ron closed the celebration by thanking the congregation for the numerous volunteers and their faithfulness in fulfilling CCSB’s mission. Finally, a reception with a beautiful anniversary cake was held in the Mariposa Room.