Historical March 1981 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The Breitmayer Ministry was established in 1974 by the Grace Methodist Church, 6199 Waterman Boulevard, to celebrate the life of Douglas Breitmayer, the Minister of Music for fourteen years until his death in July, 1973.
Mr. Breitmayer lived in the neighborhood and was involved in many community service activities.
He often said that one person can make a difference.
As a memorial to Mr. Breitmayer, an additional staff position was created.
This person’s main responsibility is to enhance the quality of life in the community in which he lived and worked.
The ministry began March 1, 1975 and was funded by gifts from the congregation, family and friends.
At that time Henry Hall was named Breitmayer Minister.
Hall obtained a degree in urban affairs at St. Louis University after stints at Tarkio and Webster Colleges and Fisk University.
Before coming to Grace Church, he held a job with the East-West Gateway Coordination Council.
He began his work here by directing a federally funded youth program, and by starting a drama group to teach neighborhood children self-awareness.
Mr. Hall’s work lives on.
Originally published in The Paper, March 1981.
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