Historical Moments, 1970-85

CCCI members met at Northminister Presbyterian Church from 1972-74.

Rev. William Newburn, in center with Bible in his arm, and other co-workers of the Bible Study Group before church was officially established.

The CCCI members met at North Meridian Methodist Church from 1976-1982.

Dr. Paul Shen gave the ordination of Elders and Deacons in 1977. From left: Cleo Bao, Amy Cheung, David Wong, Peter Ho, Jessie Chen, and Peter Yao.

A group picture after a baptismal service in 1980 at Hope Church.

Last row in center is Rev. Bai who was the interium pastor in summer of 1980.

Brother Xiao-Dong Ho, seated frist from right, Rev. Paula Theophilus, fourth from right provided with regular assistance during early development of the church.

Rev. David Kou and his family. Rev. Kou was CCCI's pastor from 1978-79.

Rev. Abraham Liu was CCCI's pastor from 1981-83. With his urging, the church purchased its first building.

The CCCI purchased its first building located at 5610 Broadway in 1982.

The elegant interior of the Broadway church home, 1982-1999.

Historical Moments, 1970-85