How it all started...
In July of 1979, a group of Christians who attended the Eastside Church of Christ in Bremerton, WA met to discuss the possibility of beginning a new congregation in the Silverdale area. The Central Kitsap Church of Christ was officially incorporated: October 15, 1980. The first public worship service was conducted on January 4, 1981, in the Fairview Junior High School. Twenty-six members were present.
On June 30, 1983 the property at 11898 Central Valley Road was purchased and a double-wide mobile home was put on the land. The first worship service in the mobile home was on February 5, 1984. Bible classes were held in the bedrooms of the mobile, and worship services were held in the living areas.
On June 30, 1983 the property at 11898 Central Valley Road was purchased and a double-wide mobile home was put on the land. The first worship service in the mobile home was on February 5, 1984. Bible classes were held in the bedrooms of the mobile, and worship services were held in the living areas.
Expanding the vision...
As the congregation continued to grow, it was obvious that the mobile home would no longer suffice. When attendance began averaging 60 people, the decision was made to build a permanent church building. In April 1987, a 4000 square-foot building was dedicated.
Elders and deacons were appointed in early 1992. In the same year, a permanent classroom and fellowship hall building was completed to replace the mobile home. At 3000 square feet, it contained a kitchen, fellowship hall, seven classrooms, a storage room, and restrooms.
Elders and deacons were appointed in early 1992. In the same year, a permanent classroom and fellowship hall building was completed to replace the mobile home. At 3000 square feet, it contained a kitchen, fellowship hall, seven classrooms, a storage room, and restrooms.
tragedy strikes...
From 1993 to 2000, congregation attendance increased from an average of 120 attendees during Sunday morning services to a regular attendance of nearly 200 attendees. The church was growing.
However, on March 13, 2001, the main building of the church was destroyed by fire. This building had housed the church offices, the preschool department, and the auditorium. While waiting to rebuild the church worshipped at Fairview Junior High School.
However, on March 13, 2001, the main building of the church was destroyed by fire. This building had housed the church offices, the preschool department, and the auditorium. While waiting to rebuild the church worshipped at Fairview Junior High School.
Up from the ashes...
A new building was built, and in December of 2004, the church opened its doors again and has been meeting in their "new" building since that time.
