Rossville United Methodist Church

A small crowd gathered together for worship on the Sunday following the Independence Day holiday. That didn’t dampen the spirits of the ones who were there.

Our church historian, LaVaughn Stong, led our worship service as we celebrated religious freedom in our country. LaVaughn stated her purpose of the service as 1) Celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence 2) Honor those who have served our country and 3) Worship God who has given us such gifts.

The congregation gathered together. There was much talk in excited as they waited for a time of worship to begin.

Mr. Remaly led the announcement time. Betsy R, Wilma G, Gina G and Jack H each has a word of praise to share with the congregation. Julie W and Chris W voiced a prayer concern.

The worship service was called to order. Dave Need was the liturgist of the morning.

Connie Hinesley led us in the opening praise songs of “This is My Commandment” and “Surely the Presence”.

The pastor led us in a time of prayer.

It was warm outside. Many gathered together to enjoy our worship service.

Mr. Remaly took charge of our announcement time. Jane E., Arelene G, Vicki R, Carol M and Kelly F. each shared prayer concerns with the congregation.

When the announcement time was completed, Dave Need honored our seniors. We had a breakfast for them during the Sunday school hour. Here in the worship service we gave them a gift certificate to The Carpenter’s Son bookstore.

RHS had graduated on Saturday. The air was filled with excited students and tired adults as we gathered together for worship.

Rodney Lawrence called the people together. After a variety of announcements and praise reports, only Jennifer L had a prayer request for the church to remember.

The eager worshipers gathered together in anticipation of a time to relax and rest in God’s love.

Rodney Lawrence opened the announcement time. Many people were talking about the cookie canvas that we had done the day before. We gave 154 dozen cookies to random families around Rossville. It is such a fun way to get our name out in the community.

Deb P, Julie W, Anita L, Regina G and Vanessa D each had pray concerns to share with the group. Rodney closed in prayer.

Worship on Mothers’ Day began with excitement in the air as the Children’s Sunday School department hosted a party for the ladies of the church. As many of the ladies entered the sanctuary they carried flowers, balloons, sand art and other memories from the party.

Allen Remaly hosted the announcement section of the service. Barb W, Sharon S, Megan Z, Jacque C, Barb M and Linda O each shared a prayer concern with the congregation.

There was a chill in the air outside, the crowd gathered inside expecting God to meet with us.

Jeff Need was leader of the opening section as announcements were made and the community began focusing on worship together. Mike R., Linda O., Carol M. and Barb W. each spoke about prayer concerns on their heart. Chad D. took the time to praise God for the good things in his life. Jeff closed this section of our worship service in prayer.

It was a chilly day as we gathered together for worship. The crowd was happy to see one another as we gathered as God’s children.

Rodney Lawrence led the opening announcement time. Frieda C, Janet R and Megan Z each discussed prayer concerns with the crowd.

It was a warm sunny Sunday morning. Everyone seemed to bring a great attitude with them as they gathered together for worship.

Rod Lawrence led our announcement time. Most of the talk was around the Walk Thru the Old Testament seminar that we were hosting that day.

Wanita T and Chris W were the only ones who discussed prayer concerns with the group.

The worship service was called to order. Vanessa Dotson was our liturgist of the morning. She invited the youth group to make an announcement. They did a skit to promote the dinner theater they will be hosting in 2 weeks.