Rev. Arthur C. Willis

Pastor Arthur Willis, the 95-year-old Renaissance resident who spearheaded the drive, took the challenge to the White Rock Baptist Church.The church put Willis' challenge in its newsletter, asking parishioners to "show our friend Pastor Arthur Willis that we are up to the challenge."
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"It is a lot of pennies. $620 is 62,000 pennies," said Pastor Willis.But he said everyone at the Renaissance got involved in a rolling-up party."We had tea and crumpets. "It was a lot of fun."Willis contemplates a less labour intensive campaign in the future."We are going to nickel and dime them next time," he said with a laugh.For now, the Renaissance crowd has a new endeavor."I heard of a new project this morning, to help the homeless (with) blankets.We are going to get into that, I think," he said.

Arthur Willis - Pastor Emeritus

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St. John, Arthur C. Willis, Pastor

Arthur Willis - Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Arthur Willis Associate Pastor Jan. 1990 - Nov. 1993

Rev. N. Jack Duckworth Mar. 1994 - June 1998

Rev. Arthur Willis became the Interim Pastor.
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Rev. Arthur Willis was inducted as Associate Minister.

November, 1993 Rev. Arthur Willis retired from Associate Minister responsibilities.

January, 1994 The title of Pastor Emeritus was conferred on an energetic, enthusiastic and loved Rev. Arthur Willis - Retired at age 82 years, but not really.
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Rev. Arthur Willis celebrated his 90th Birthday by bringing a soul-stirring message at the Morning Worship Service.