By Barbara Whitmarsh
On May 30th members of Shoreline Covenant Church joined with family and friends of Myrta Klinkman to celebrate Myrta’s 100th birthday. A year earlier there was a drive-by 99th party for her but this year it was so exciting to gather together as a congregation, outside, on a sunny day to honor her.
The area was decorated with refreshments, banners, flowers and other decorations, all featuring the theme of “100”. Myrta sat in her chair, wearing a crown and a sash, welcoming each person and family as they arrived. She enjoyed all the attention. Before cutting the cake she greeted the crowd and expressed her appreciation for their love and presence, ending with her signature greeting “God bless you all!”
Myrta is a much loved member of SCC. She has attended and served the church for many decades. Before the pandemic she came regularly to Sunday worship and to most other church events
She raised her five children alone following the death of her husband when the children were small. She also has many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She lives in her own apartment and just gave up driving two years ago.
She is a blessing to SCC with her beautiful smile and cheerful attitude. People love to chat with her after church and she always encourages them. Because her brother was a pioneer missionary to an unreached tribe in Papua Indonesia she has been a strong supporter of SCC supported missionaries.
SCC has another centenarian, Vivian Wheeler. It truly is a blessing to have these two Godly women who have been wonderful examples to the congregation.
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