Gathering Time
A display of pictures of the pastor from early childhood up to the present. A time for the pastor to greet many of the guests.
Words of Welcome
Introduction of the Head Table
Invocation
Special Music
The Meal
Words from the Executive Minister of the Philadelphia Baptist Association
Introduction of Special Guests
Executive Minister of the Philadelphia Baptist Association
President of the Ministers Council for Philadelphia Baptist Association
Eight friends, members with Pastor Bob and his wife, Elaine, in the youth group of the Spring Mill Baptist Church of Conshohocken, PA
Extended family in attendance
Members of churches served by Pastor Bob
Words from the Associate Pastor of the First Baptist Church of New Britain, who is also the "pastor elect" of the New Britain Baptist Church.
Presentation Leading to a Skit
Joan Hanrahan Woodrow, daughter of Pastor Hanrahan, shared with the gathering that her father's favorite television show is The Golden Girls. Then she shared how that she had written each of the Golden Girls, including "Dorothy's mother," and had received autographed copies of a picture of each. These framed, autographed pictures were presented to the pastor.
A Skit Was Presented
Three of the members of the New Britain Baptist Church acted out a skit which portrayed the Golden Girls involved in the life of the pastor.
Opportunity for Those in Attendance to Share a Few Words
Special Music by the Choir of the New Britain Baptist Church
Presentation of Gift From the New Britain Baptist Church
A gift of a trip for two to Ireland. The decorations in the banquet hall were Irish.
Words From Pastor Bob
Benediction by the Associate Pastor
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