Navy Chaplain Dave White became the supply in 1975 and would alternate with other chaplains from the other armed forces. They did a very excellent job. United States Army Chaplain George Alexander was a black chaplain that came. He was hesitant at first since we were of the southern Presbyterian denomination at the time. He came back many times and was received very fondly with all fears aside. It was a real learning experience for us all as the chaplains were transferred and new ones came to serve Ashburn. Reverend Robert Simpson from the Leesburg church served as our moderator during the time with the chaplains, which lasted for a period of five years.

Throughout these years of ministers and supplies the church stayed together through the volunteering and dedication of the members. Volunteers who typed bulletins on Saturday night to be run off on an old messy mimeograph machine, many times on Sunday morning, handled the secretarial duties. The cleaning was done by volunteers and on workdays held throughout the year. Very seldom were people hired to keep the church clean and functioning.

The music program remained in tact by volunteers also. For thirty-five years Mrs. Tillie Monroe played the piano and organ for both church and Sunday school. She served without any monetary compensation from the church, as was the usual situation of that time except for the minister. The old pump organ was replaced with the Allen TR3 electric organ in the 1960s, which had foot pedals. Mrs. Monroe feared getting her feet on the incorrect pedals, but she soon mastered it. Toward the end of the thirty-five years she played and due to retirement from teaching and ill health, Mrs. Monroe began sharing the organ playing responsibilities with Mrs. Mamie Etcher.

Following Mrs. Monroe’s retirement from playing, the duties of organist alternated between Mrs. Etcher and Mrs. Phyllis Detrich for two years. In 1972 Connie Caylor, later Welke, took over the job of organist until 1993. It was in the late 1980’s under the leadership of Charles Pickell that the organist became a salaried position. During Connie’s years of service the church was blessed by the additions of Mrs. Judy Lecrone and Mrs. Joan Ehrenbeck who would accompany the choir and play duets on the piano with Connie playing the organ.

During the years of these organists the church had several choir directors and as many as four different choirs at one time. There was the adult mixed choir and a men’s choir under the leadership of the Hellmuths. Then a youth choir was formed under Shirley Hellmuth’s direction. It was later was directed by Mrs. Johanna Gordon and Mrs. Stella Davidson - at different times. It was at this time that the youth choir appeared on the Cousin Cupcake Show (Insert URL to show here) on television. We were famous! This choir also sang at the 100th anniversary celebration of the Navy Chaplains at Quantico Marine Base.

As the youth choir matured a junior choir and cherub choir was formed and continued until the children grew up or moved away. The church again formed a mixed choir under the direction of Connie Welke. As the membership of the church increased and children were again in the midst, new junior and cherub choirs again were begun under the leadership of Mrs. Lois Quinn. When the Quinns moved, Mrs. Marion Clark and Mrs. Tammy Lemmons provided the leadership. The adult choir was co-directed by Kristi Cameron and Jane Webb following Mr. Edwards’ resignation and until the hiring of Mr. Fabian.

The church remained active during these years. As reported earlier the Bible study group continued on Wednesday night in different members’ homes and under the good leadership of members of the church. The Young People group continued to be very active. The youth leaders were volunteers. The older youths had charge of various services including the Sunrise Service held OUTSIDE on Easter morning at SUNRISE! They also conducted services at other times during the year, which included presenting the sermon. Edgar Hatrick; now Dr. Edgar Hatrick, Superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools, and Ralph Caylor were two that brought the sermon at different times.

The Women of the Church continued to be active. They rolled bandages during war times, made layettes, collected food for the homeless shelter and sponsored families for Christmas taking gifts for both children and adults. The W.O.C. purchased new carpet for the sanctuary in November 1980 with funds raised from catering a wedding reception. Mrs. Lillie Darnes gave the pew pads after the carpet was installed. She also personally paid for having the church painted in June of that year after making sure it was done satisfactorily!

The pulpit flags, the Christian flag and the United States flag, were given in memory of Mamie Etcher in January of 1969. The altar elements used in both the old and new sanctuaries too were given in memory of former members. The cross was given in memory of Oscar Boone. The vases were in memory of Frank and Edith Elliott. The communion set was in memory of Albertha Fletcher and Helen Howser. The baptismal font was given memory of former minister D.B. Shackelford. The church library was begun and dedicated to the memory of Tweed and Helen Howser. The old sanctuary's sound system was in memory of John Judd. The lanterns on the walls of the historic sanctuary and many of the hymnals were either given in memory of someone or donated by long time members of the church. Their family gave the communion table in memory of Charles and Tillie Monroe. The plaques that were in sanctuary and now hang in the library contain some of the names of persons or loved ones who contributed money to establish a memorial fund to purchase needed items and contribute to the building fund. These gifts were dedicated to the worship of God through the donations of many in honor of loved ones who fortified and supported this church in times of struggle. The church and its extended family supported the church completely outside the required operating budget.

The Sunday School would have a Christmas program each year. The teachers, many of whom taught for twenty-five to forty years, would start working on the program right after Thanksgiving. The younger students would present songs and recitations while the older grades would do a play. Tweed Howser would get a live tree (it was allowed then) that went almost to the ceiling in the sanctuary. Church families would gather and decorate it in time for the program. After the program there would oranges and bagged candy for each child there. There was sometimes a visit from the man in the red suit, too! The churches of the community for several years also sponsored a Christmas program at the firehouse for anyone who wished to come.

In 1971 the congregation elected the first women to serve as elders, Ruth Boone Judd and Betty Rowland. Mrs. Rowland served only a short time before she retired. Mrs. Marian (Bootie) Eamich was elected elder in 1973. Since that time many women have served on the session and as deacons.

William McMorran became the church supply on March 30, 1976. He and his wife, Marilyn, lived in the manse as he served on the staff of the National Retired Teachers Association in D.C. He was available to do pastoral work after his work. Marilyn was active in the W.O.C. and the Bible study group even after the arrival of their son while here. They remained until June 4, 1980.

In 1976 the church celebrated its one hundredth anniversary. Invitations were sent to former ministers, members and friends. Many people came from afar or sent letters to help celebrate the occasion. Some of the ladies wore long dresses and bonnets to represent the time. It was a wonderful day with tables set up outside and loaded with plenty of good food. Homecoming was a regular event held each year. It was a celebration of how good God has been to this church and provided for it.

In the 1970’s a Billy Graham Crusade was held at Broad Run High School. Some of the people from this church served as counselors. Dr. Graham was not present but the crusade was lead by Dr. John Wesley White and Dr. Bruce Woodman. All the churches in Loudoun County sponsored the crusade with an attendance of 10,849 people. It was a spiritual experience for all.