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Gila Crossing Presbyterian Church in Laveen, Arizona Gila Crossing Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 208 Laveen, Az. 85339 Pastoral Staff Annette Lewis CLP Clerk of Session Olivia Lewis Gila Crossing Presbyterian Church in Laveen, Arizona Mission Yearbook - June 15, 2008 Gila Crossing Presbyterian Church Gila Crossing Church was organized in 1894. It is part of the legacy of Dr. Charles H. Cook, the Presbyterian missionary who brought the gospel to people of the Pima and Maricopa Tribes in the latter part of the 19th Century. It is located in western part of the Gila River Indian Community in the southwest part of the Phoenix Valley. It has an active program of ministry in its community. A commissioned lay pastor and the session lead the church. On Sunday mornings there are 35 to 40 persons attending worship services. A monthly "Family Night" activity includes a pot-luck dinner and worship. Organizations include Adult and Children's choir, a Youth Group, and a Ladies Group. Fund raising efforts are conducted for various purposes including a holiday season project that provides food baskets for needy families in the community. The congregation considers itself a partner in ministry along with all the other churches of the Presbytery. Gila Crossing has developed a direct partnership with Horizon Presbyterian Church and both congregations benefit from this relationship. The congregation feels very blessed in being able to return to its sanctuary after having to repair and renovate the building when exposed asbestos was found in the structure in November 2003. This repair project was accomplished through fund raising efforts of the congregation along with generous donations from other churches and individuals of funds, materials, labor and time. The congregation is grateful to all who assisted in this time of need. The congregation relies on the power of prayer as it continues its faithful witness and ministry to the community. This article concerning asbestos in the Gila Crossing Presbyterian Church appeared in the February 2004 issue of the Komatke, District Six News (News, Events and Local History for the Gila River Indian Community, Laveen, AZ) Driving Directions - Interactive Map