Passages
Deaths
A memorial service for Frances Emig was held in the church sanctuary on May 10th, with Rev. Nelson officiating. Fran was a faithful member of the Community Church and our prayers are with her family.
Weddings
Christian Roa and Kimberly Ashburn were married at the Carmel Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 26th, with Rev. Nelson officiating. Christian’s parents are our own Hal and Linda Roa and sister Karna is our Handbell Director. Our blessings are with Christian and Kimberly as they begin their life together as husband and wife.
Baptism
Madeline Grace Felton, daughter of Marc and Mary Felton was baptized on April 29 at the Community Church of Sebastopol. Our prayers and blessings are with Madeline and her family as she begins her walk in the Christian faith.
Births
Anya Meyskens Paull and husband,
Preston, welcomed Preston Thomas Asher Paull into the world on Saturday, May
12th. The baby, born in Santa Rosa, weighed 9 lbs 5 oz and was 21 ¾ inches
long. And he 
is
reported to already wear a size 10 sneaker! Grandparents are Anya’s father, Tom
and his wife Linda, and Anya’s mother, Betty. Frank and Lilli Meyskens are
great-grandparents. Blessings and congratulations!
Benjamin Trent Nelson Sumrall was born on May 17 at 5:47 AM to Bethany Nelson and her life partner Camie Sumrall at Marin General. Benjamin weighed 7 lbs 10 oz and measured 20” long. New grandparents are Gene and Betty Nelson. Blessings and congratulations!
