Ice Cream Social, Part of our 175th Anniversary

Reverend Fran B. Ballinger holds an Ice Cream Scoop, Used by Gary Lippincott's Great Grand Mother, Naomi Rollings, in the early 1900's, when she operated the company store for Morris and Co., the mill in Groveville. This scoop was a Three cent size.

Reverend Elizabeth "Betty" Vaneekhoven speaks of her time, Growing up in Groveville, and the church and how it influenced her to go into the ministry.

Reverend Karl Kraft, speaks of his time growing up in Groveville and the church and it's youth groups and how it lead him in to the ministry. Yes, Karl is aware there is a lipstick print on his head, Compliments of Shirley DeGenova.
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We served an all you can eat variety of Ice Cream and Toppings, to young and old.

We served just over 100 friends from the community and the church.

Al Herbert, Dave Bergeron, Judy Mock, Jack Mock, Laddie Srahola, & George Goldy entertain with a great rendition of "Hello Dolly" accompanied by Mina "Skippy" Goldy on the piano.

Laddie Srahola & George Goldy, Back up Judy Mock during "Hello Dolly"

Jack & Judy Mock

175th Anniversary, Groveville United Methodist Church

On Sunday May 22nd we celebrated the church's 175th anniversary. The Service of Celebration began at 10:30 am. Our District Superintendent will bring the message and will celebrate Communion. The Rev. Robert Cook and the Rev. Ron Crouch will serve Communion and share memories of their time here. After the service lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall lovingly prepared by our faithful "Kitchen Crew". On Wednesday night May 25th, at 7:00 PM, we will hold an Ole Fashioned Ice Cream Social. The community is invited to join us for fun and fellowship. The Rev. Carl Craft and Rev. Elizabeth (Betty)Vaneekoven will share memories of Groveville United Methodist Church and it's influence upon their lives. There will also be entertainment prepared by members of the congregation. We are asking that each church family attending bring a favorite ice cream "topping" to share. Come join us as we celebrate 175 years of serving God and Community in Groveville.

A Cake with a photo of The Groveville United Methodist Church in the early 1900's

Photos and Memorabilia

Photos and Memorabilia

Photos and Memorabilia

A Display of Groveville Fire Company and Baseball Photos

A hand made quilt depicting Homes,Businesses, and Life in Groveville

We had approximately 125 people attend and join us for lunch

It was a great day of fellowship

We dined on Salad, Meat and Meatless Lasagna, Meat Balls in Sauce, rolls and Butter, plus assorted beverages, and of course cake for desert, all prepared from scratch in our church kitchen.

Sallie Holzbaur, Musical Director

Today we honored Sallie Holzbaur for over 50 years as the Musical Director of the Groveville United Methodist Church, She has untiringly been our Choir Director, our Organist, Pianist, and Choreographed our Christmas Cantata, for all these years.
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Sallie has held many positions of the church, including our Lay Leader for many years. Sallie has elected to step down from these positions and take a break from the demands. She is not retiring all together, she has said that she will be more than happy to fill in for, life long church member, "Skippy" Goldy, who we are so lucky to have, that will be taking over for Sallie.

Sallie was presented with a book titled "Believe" and a commemorative plaque

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Our cake of appreciation
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Reverend Fran Ballanger says kind words and reflects on her time with Sallie, as Judy Mock and our Lay Leader, Bonnie Adams look on.
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Lay leader Bonnie Adams, speaks of what a joy it is to have Sallie as Musical Director and how easy it is, when you have some one as adept as Sallie.
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Judy Mock presents Sallie with the commemorative plaque.

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Those in attendance

And of course------

And of course there was food, there is always food.

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Snow Storm, February 10, 2010

Conformation, September 22, 2009

On Sunday November 22, 2009, we had our Conformation of four new members of the church. Reverend Ballinger conducted a beautiful Conformation Service. It is always nice to see four new, young members, such as these welcome the church into their lives.

Left to Right; Remington Little, Madison Little,

Margot Bergeron, and Lexi Cubberley

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Margot Bergeron and Madison Little

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Margo Bergeron and Madison Little

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Reverend Ballinger confirming Margot Bergeron

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Reverend Ballinger confirming Lexi Cubberley
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Reverend Ballinger confirming Madison Little
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Reverend Ballinger confirming Remington Little
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Lay Leader Bonnie Adams presenting each with a new Bible
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The church's new members and their sponsors
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Madison Little
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The Little Family

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The Bergeron Family

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The Cubberley Family

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After the service we all enjoyed Cake, coffee and punch in Fellowship Hall.

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Woman's Retreat at Keswick

This weekend was the Woman's Retreat at Keswick, outside of Whiting, New Jersey. It was a time of fellowship, learning and quiet reflection. A time to get to know each other better and to understand each other better. At time to spend quiet time alone to reflect on your own life.

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From all reports a wonderful and spiritual uplifting time was had by all. So many spoke of the wonderful program that kept everyone busy and every one involved that Reverend Fran put together, I also hear the food was outstanding.

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The photos below are from this weekend.

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