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Thursday, May 26, 2011

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


Monday, May 23, 2011

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.