Positive proof of love and appreciation
Julian and Bernita Gunn's Retirement/Farewell Celebration
Last updated 7/15/2017 at 12:28pm

Joy Andersen
Bernita and Julian were overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and personal testimonies to the influence their lives had on so many. Julian said, "The warmth and love that permeated that room was more than words can say. It was like one family, and that's the result of being a part of the family of God."
ALBUQUERQUE, NM-The date was April 29, 2017; the venue was the Pueblo Indian Cultural Center in Albuquerque, NM. The event? The Retirement/Farewell Party for Rev. Dr. Julian and Rev. Bernita Cachora-Gunn.
As soon as we heard about the celebration, my husband and I knew we just had to be there. About 200 guests came from near and far-Arizona, California, Michigan, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and of course, New Mexico.
When Dave and I arrived at the venue, the air was filled with excitement as the room filled up with pastors, Southwest Native American District (SNAD) leaders, and many fri...
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