Saipan Community Church turns 70 on Easter Sunday

The CNMI’s oldest Christian church is celebrating its 70th year in April 1 and Saipan Community Church senior pastor Josh Slater said a special guest will be on island to mark the milestone.

David Stephens, the son of Rev. Ed Stephens who founded the church in 1947, will attend the church’s Easter Sunday celebration. Slater said the younger Stephens hasn’t been on island since he was 4 years old.

The Easter Sunday celebration starts at 6am with a sunrise service, followed by breakfast, and at 10am the church will celebrate its 70th year with Stephens, who is expected to also preach to the congregation.

Saipan Community Church is located in Susupe across the Mobil gas station and beside the Susupe Beach Park. (PR)