Princeton Pike Perpetuates a Legacy
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EGACY is one of the words used to describe the many ing. A dining hall has a fully equipped 1,000-square-foot com-
life-giving ministries of the Princeton Pike Church of mercial kitchen. The spacious contemporary design of the entire
God in Hamilton, Ohio. Its 80 years of progression have community ministry center complements and connects to the
been marked with a constant desire and effort by each present worship center.
generation to create a legacy for the next generation in the quest The community ministry center is accented by spacious
to provide ministry locally and globally with a spirit of excellence. entryways, hallways, and a five-star lobby, as well as the many
In 2001, the church relocated to its new home at 6201 other places throughout the building that are created to foster
Princeton Glendale Road, at which a new 4,000-seat worship community among the people. A modern three-tier age-appro-
center was constructed on the 100 acres of land that had been priate-designed playground, along with a contemporary paved
purchased for its future expansion. patio to enjoy outdoor gatherings, is also a part of this addition.
The legacy continues! On Sunday morning, August 24, 2008, Dr. Raymond Culppepper, general overseer, along with the
the pastoral leadership of Pastor Barry and Kimberly Clardy and Princeton Pike Legacy Choir and special song-artist Jason Crabb,
the congregation of the Princeton Pike Church of God, along led in the celebration and dedication service. The ribbon cutting
with church, local, state, and national leaders present, dedicated honored the heritage of Princeton Pike’s past and the leaders who
the fully furnished $7.5 million new addition of a 51,000- have been a vital part of creating a spiritual legacy for generations
square-foot community ministry center. to come. It also embraced the church’s commitment to the future
This gift from the church to the community offers a state-of- as the congregation renewed its belief in the gift of God’s grace
the-art children’s ministry center with a seating capacity of 300, and the power of the Holy Spirit to bridge the gap from genera-
along with a modern youth center and “worshipnasium” that tions past to the present and future generations to fulfill the Great
can seat 450 in its stadium-style seating, complete with a youth Commission with a passion and belief in the spirit of Psalm
café and arcade. 102:18: “This shall be written for the generation to come: and the
The spacious gymnasium provides a place for sporting activi- people which shall be created shall praise the Lord.”
ties and other community events. Twenty classrooms are cre- Says Pastor Clardy, “We give God the glory for all that has
atively equipped to provide an excellent atmosphere for learn- been accomplished and for all we believe that will be.”
22 EVANGEL • MAR 2009
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