EARLY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
125th Annversary    •   SUNDAY, November 23, 2008

Views from the 125th Anniversary of Early UMC November 23, 2008.

Early UMC’s 125th Anniversary Celebration was held Sunday, November 23, 2008. All members were encouraged to come to the Anniversary Celebration and stay for the Morning Brunch in Furrow Memorial Hall following the worship service. There were pictures on display of the church, former pastors, church mementoes, etc.

Neil Mason give the children's sermon during the 125th Anniversary service.

Pastor DeeAnn honors Marvin and Marjorie Holstein who have been
 members of this Church for fifty consecutive years.

Appreciation was given to long-term UMF leaders Dawn and Larry Freese and
 Tonia and Bob Toomer by Pastor DeeAnn and the youth.



The youth and rest of the congregation joined in for parts of the service.



Richard Wadsley spoke on "Remembering Those Earlier Days."



The congregation moved to Furrow Hall for brunch following the service.

 

Bishop Julius Trimble
Early UMC    •   Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Bishop Julius Trimble’s rescheduled visit to the Northwest District was held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008. He was at the Early UMC at 1:30 p.m. for a get-acquainted time and light lunch. Clergy were invited to meet with him at 4:00 p.m. at the Storm Lake UMC. All Laity in the district were also invited to share in a light supper at 5:30 p.m. and a time of conversation with the Bishop in Storm Lake.


 
Group photo of those who met with the incoming Biship Julius Trimble.


Lay leader Ann Trimble-Ray visits with Bishop Trimble.


Bishop Julius Trimble visits with Pastor DeeAnn and others. 



Ed Schramm chats with Bishop Trimble while Rev. Bernie Colorado, our District
Superintendent, looks on.