RUMC celebrates 50 years
COSHOCTON – The Roscoe United Methodist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary in the current church located at the base of Roscoe on Sunday, Oct. 26. The large white cross, which is lit at night, is a landmark to Coshoctonians and people traveling through the community. Members of the church held a hog roast covered dish luncheon and held a special service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26 with Coshocton City Mayor Steve Mercer reading a proclamation from the city and Coshocton County Commissioner Gary Fischer reading a proclamation on behalf of the Coshocton County Commissioners. Bob Boyd recognized several “firsts,” wedding, Robert M. “Pinky” and Shirley Fortune, baptism, Sherri (Finnell) Gibson and 50 plus year members. The Rev. Ralph Hollingsworth gave an inspired message about the faith of the church and the significance of the arch near the front of the sanctuary that was installed on the day President Kennedy was shot. A display of historical photographs and news items was displayed on a table allowing everyone to reflect on the lives that have been touched by the church. The theme of the day was “Moving Forward by Faith.” Pictured are former pastors Coralee Cox, Richard “Dick” Hoover, current pastor Dale Sutton, former pastor Ralph Hollingsworth and Brad Call, who was a former pastor at Roscoe and is the current Three Rivers District of the United Methodist Church Superintendent.
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