GILFORD ― At its recent Annual Meeting, the Gilford Community Church recognized a handful of members with their “Outstanding Volunteer Award.”

The 2025 award recipients are Joyce Collins, Judy Cook, Lynne DeVivo, Penny Franciosi, Amber McLane, Bob Souter and Barb Stinson.

GCC also recognized three longtime members with a “Lifetime Achievement Award.” Those recipients are Susan Allen, Ginny Littlefield and Doris MacHaffie.

“We are so grateful for each of their contributions to the church, our membership is the church’s greatest asset,” said Pastor Michael Graham.

The GCC Youth acknowledged some members with their special “Angel Award.” Those award winners are Stu Boysen, Judy Cook, Ron Dudley, Nan Fay, Penny Franciosi, Janet Haley, Diane Lyons, Jim Marcum, Billy McLane, Kathy Meierjurgen, Jane Rollins, Eston Ross, Peter Sawyer and Rebecca Walkley.

“These individuals have demonstrated exceptional kindness, support, and service toward others and truly encompass what it means to be a messenger of God,” added Youth Director Amber McLane.

Located in Gilford at 19 Potter Hill Rd, the Gilford Community Church is an inclusive, open community that welcomes believers and doubters, seekers and skeptics, young and old.

Viewable live on Facebook and later on YouTube, Sunday service takes place at 10 a.m. To learn more about GCC, or virtually attend service, visit gilfordcommunitychurch.org.

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