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Epworth celebrates 120 years of worship and service
Epworth UMC Director of Music Doug Yetter directs the choir in a hymn.
October 1, 2017
Anne Lynam accepts a red carnation recognizing herself and husband Richard for their 55 years of membership.
Aubrey Zinzer gets a hug from Marlene Goepel.
The Rev. Robert Todd and Anna Hazzard, performed by Roger and Patricia Truitt, visited for a brief worship service.
Betsy Plowman talks about the preschool program which is celebrating 30 years.
Somers Cole enjoys a piece of cake.
The Rev. Jonathan and Donna Baker wear matching Église Méthodiste Unie outfits representing their missionary work in the Congo.
Ashley Fonseca works on face painting for Chloe Grimm.
A sheet cake celebrates 30 years of Epworth Preschool.
Gathering for a photograph are some who have been church members for at least 50 years. Shown in back are (l-r) Barbara Brittingham and Lois Shelley. In the middle row are Joan Palmer, Bill Lee, Paula Simpson, and Richard and Anne Lynam. In front are Chuck Mitchell, and Signa and John Souder.
A jumping house was on site to work out the sugar burst from the cake.
Epworth Preschool alumnae Chelsea Cichocki, right, and Jorja Truitt are painting pavers.
The Souder family gathered at the church to celebrate John and Signa Souder’s 61 years of membership. Shown in back are (l-r) John, Signa and Eric; in front is John Sr.
Bunny Dados, left, and Rosalie Snyder serve cake.
Guests painted pavers which will be placed in an area near the entrance of the preschool.
Current and former Epworth Preschoolers gathered at the 30-year anniversary celebration Sept. 24. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Epworth UMC in Rehoboth celebrated 120 years with an early morning worship, followed by a camp meeting hymn sing, outside under the tent. The Rev. Robert Todd and Anna Hazzard, performed by Roger and Patricia Truitt, visited for a brief worship service, followed by recognition of members with 50-plus years in the congregation. Epworth UMC Preschool Director Betsy Plowman offered accolades for past and present preschool teachers celebrating 30 years.
