The Youngstown, Ohio, congregation surprised their pastor and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. David Myers, with a 25th wedding anniversary celebration on May 13, 2006. The Youngstown families made donations to purchase a beautiful platter, and a bouquet and an anniversary cake were also presented to them. Also, each family was encouraged to decorate card stock with special "Myers' memories" for a scrapbook. The beautiful day wrapped up with everyone enjoying lunch snacks together.

The Akron, Ohio, congregation celebrated the following week on May 20, the Myers' actual anniversary day. They presented Mr. and Mrs. Myers with a surprise anniversary cake and red roses.