1st United Methodist Honor 50 Year Members

11/02/11 Members and guests attended a baked potato and salad bar at Plymouth First United Methodist Church Sunday, Oct, 30 after the morning church service.  The luncheon was planned and served by the 175^th First United Methodist Anniversary Committee.  During the past year the committee has found unique and meaningful ways to help the congregation celebrate their heritage.

Retired minister David Hogsett acted as emcee for the event.  Associate Pastor Matt Pickut opened the meal with prayer.  After the delicious meal of baked potatoes, homemade salad and desserts, Committee Chairperson Kay Finlay and Reverend Larry Marhanka recognized the 50 year members of the church.  As Finlay called each 50 year member’s name, Reverend Marhanka presented each member with a packet that included a certificate, a Book of Reminisces and a Methodist cross and flame sun catcher.

    50 year members being recognized were as follows:

Lyman and Velma Butler, Henry and Dorothy Butler, Walter Burns, Mike and Joanne Boys, Tom Douglas, Kay Finlay, MaryAnn and Lloyd France, Joyce Gibbons, Bob Harris, Stephen Heim, Don and Fran Keister, Patsy Keyser, Jim and Donna Lamb, Linda Langford, Milan Leavitt, Betty Lou Larimore, Mary Jane Manuwal, Lowell Metheny, Daren Morgan, Fred and Shirley Marrow, Bruce Myers, Thelma Newcomb, Berneatha Payne, Dorothy Patz, Mary Probst, Irma Slack, Christina Rinckenberg, James Rimel, Helen Shipley, David Stewart, Sue Stinson, Sue Kay Smith, Anna Ruth Terry,  Herta and Devon Thomas, Marian Travis, Grace Woodefill, Mary Yates, Bonnie Yeazel, and Norma Young.

The congregation will end its year long celebrations with a combined service.  The early and late morning services will meet in the sanctuary on Sunday, November 20^th at 10:00 a.m. so they can all worship together and say thank you to the 175^th Anniversary Committee.  Sunday School will meet at 9:00 a.m. as usual.  For more information call the church at 936-2943.

Photo: Members of the Plymouth First United Methodist Church 175^th Anniversary Committee serve baked potatoes and fixings:  l-r  Marilyn Rans, Melissa Christiansen, Burt Rans, and Dick Stinson.