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Title
1992-04-21 UMC Easter, new building continued, Rossville, Kansas
Description
Miracle on Pearl Street; Whatsoever ye Do in My Name
The four sections of pews, which seat 168, are comfortably padded in a burgundy red upholstery and have racks to hold the red- and blue-backed hymnals. The floor coloring is a complimentary slate blue with flecks of burgundy.
The candlesticks, collection plates, and Bible opened to the words of the prophet Isaiah, are also an historical link to the past. A grand piano, given by an anonymous donor, the organ, and choir loft are testimony to the importance music gives to the congregation. On Easter, there was special music by the choir, a flute offertory solo by Teresa Gentry, and a vocal solo by Tara Claycamp to add to the story of the Resurrection. Ministers of music, Grace Brian and Ann McCullough at the piano and organ, led the congregation in the traditional Easter hymn, "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today."
Floral banquets and pots of fragrant Easter flowers added even more beauty to the special service.
Off the sanctuary is the surprisingly versatile multi-purpose room. It's a tastefully furnished parlor, sanctuary overflow room, bride's room, storage room for choir robes and music, even a cry room. Like all the classrooms and fellowship hall, it's equipped with a good sound system.
Separating the sanctuary from the educational/fellowship unit is the narthex. It's furnished with the old altar, pulpit chairs, and several pews from the former church. When it's refinished, the half moon-shaped stained glass window from the old church will be a lighted wall-hanging over the altar.
The future of any church is in the religious education of its youth and in the fellowship activities for its congregation. This building prepares for the future with its well-equipped kitchen, a fellowship hall with acoustical dividers, and five individual classrooms.
There are extra special features everywhere. The kitchen's dishes are stored in roller carts under the serving counter. Classrooms have worship centers and bookcases. The nursery is filled with cribs and plenty of colorful toys, and even the restrooms are attractive. Decorative bouquets of flowers everywhere accent the rose and blue country color scheme.
The pastor's study, adjacent to the church office, also has its own private entrance from the outside. Our congratulations to the building committee and the congregation. They seemed to think of everything.
Several other historic items were saved for the fellowship hall. Remember the unusual murals done by former pastor and artist Don Jones? One is of the Ten Commandments, and the other is of scenes from the life of Christ, as found in Luke. There's even a unique piece of driftwood in the shape of a cross which the Rev. Jones once found.
Plans are being made for a consecration service, possibly in June. Like this Easter service, it, too, will be a memorable day in the 120-year-old history of a church looking toward an exciting future.
How appropriate that, just before leaving their beautiful new sanctuary, Rossville Methodists united in singing this benediction: "Reach out to others so all the world can see. God will be watching from above. Go now in peace, in faith, and in love. Amen."
The four sections of pews, which seat 168, are comfortably padded in a burgundy red upholstery and have racks to hold the red- and blue-backed hymnals. The floor coloring is a complimentary slate blue with flecks of burgundy.
The candlesticks, collection plates, and Bible opened to the words of the prophet Isaiah, are also an historical link to the past. A grand piano, given by an anonymous donor, the organ, and choir loft are testimony to the importance music gives to the congregation. On Easter, there was special music by the choir, a flute offertory solo by Teresa Gentry, and a vocal solo by Tara Claycamp to add to the story of the Resurrection. Ministers of music, Grace Brian and Ann McCullough at the piano and organ, led the congregation in the traditional Easter hymn, "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today."
Floral banquets and pots of fragrant Easter flowers added even more beauty to the special service.
Off the sanctuary is the surprisingly versatile multi-purpose room. It's a tastefully furnished parlor, sanctuary overflow room, bride's room, storage room for choir robes and music, even a cry room. Like all the classrooms and fellowship hall, it's equipped with a good sound system.
Separating the sanctuary from the educational/fellowship unit is the narthex. It's furnished with the old altar, pulpit chairs, and several pews from the former church. When it's refinished, the half moon-shaped stained glass window from the old church will be a lighted wall-hanging over the altar.
The future of any church is in the religious education of its youth and in the fellowship activities for its congregation. This building prepares for the future with its well-equipped kitchen, a fellowship hall with acoustical dividers, and five individual classrooms.
There are extra special features everywhere. The kitchen's dishes are stored in roller carts under the serving counter. Classrooms have worship centers and bookcases. The nursery is filled with cribs and plenty of colorful toys, and even the restrooms are attractive. Decorative bouquets of flowers everywhere accent the rose and blue country color scheme.
The pastor's study, adjacent to the church office, also has its own private entrance from the outside. Our congratulations to the building committee and the congregation. They seemed to think of everything.
Several other historic items were saved for the fellowship hall. Remember the unusual murals done by former pastor and artist Don Jones? One is of the Ten Commandments, and the other is of scenes from the life of Christ, as found in Luke. There's even a unique piece of driftwood in the shape of a cross which the Rev. Jones once found.
Plans are being made for a consecration service, possibly in June. Like this Easter service, it, too, will be a memorable day in the 120-year-old history of a church looking toward an exciting future.
How appropriate that, just before leaving their beautiful new sanctuary, Rossville Methodists united in singing this benediction: "Reach out to others so all the world can see. God will be watching from above. Go now in peace, in faith, and in love. Amen."
Creator
The St. Marys Star, St. Marys, Kansas
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Date
April 21, 1992
Rights
All rights reserved
Identifier
RCL0624
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