Grace UMC

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Working to prepare materials for the Grace ADVENTure workshop on Wednesday.



Children rehearse for their Christmas musical in the sanctuary.






Kathy Hanoch makes grilled cheese sandwiches for the youth.



Drummer in a Box in the youth room.


Larry and Annette Harper attend the new member gathering Sunday night in the parlor. Staff members and work area leaders explain many of the programs available at Grace.

Currently Serving


Gary and Susan Baker, Kyle's parents

Kyle Baker, U.S. Marine Corp
Kyle is a Lance Corporal with two years of service. He is currently on his second tour of duty in Fallujah, Iraq.


Veterans


David Allen

David Allen, U.S. Navy, CTR2- E-5 (1965-1972).
David was in the Vietnam War from 1971 to 1972 and saw action in the Gulf of Tonkin. He received a Presidential Unit Citation and a Combat Action Ribbon.



Stokes and Caye Baggett

Stokes E. Baggett, U.S. Army.
Stokes served during World War II in the 45th Infantry Division. He landed on Omaha Beach with the 2nd Infantry Division and received the Purple Heart for his service there.



Earline and Earl Baker

Earl Baker, U.S. Air Force.

Earl was a First Lieutenant/Engineer and served overseas during World War II and Korea. He received a World War II Victory Medal.

James R. Baxter, U.S. Army, Retired Colonel.

From 1942 to 1946 James served as an Army Quartermaster in Europe. In 1951 he was commissioned as an officer. In 1967 he graduated Command and General Staff College and in 1979 retired as a Colonel from the Chemical Corps. He served during World War II and then served 30 years in the Reserve.





Grace's Deceased Veterans

Leonard Bates, U.S. Navy.

Leonard served during World War II. He was assigned to the U.S.S. Humphrey. He was responsible for taking underwater demolition teams to blow up the coral reefs at night before the Marines landed on the beaches. Leonard served in fierce battles in the Pacific and saw combat at the battle of Leyte Gulf on Oct. 20, 1944, the invasion of Luzon at Lingayen Gulf on Jan. 9, 1945, the battle of Iwo Jima and the battle of Okinawa beginning at 8:30 a.m. April 1, 1945.





(This is a work in progress. Here are some additional photos which will have additional text as time permits.)



Tom Logdson spoke



John and Marybelle Carver



Durwood and Natalie Pate



Clarice and Ralph Glazner


Marge and Willard Daniels


Tom and Linda Logsdon


Mavis and Bob Daniel


Charles and Janis Evans


Elmer Marose


Larry Morse


Robert and Virginia Towe


Bob and Beverly Watkins


Lucille and Harry Purdy


Jerry and Nadine Fearnow


Jimmie and Barbara Lawhon



Jan and Ed Perry



Trent Baker and Jeff Detwiler



Shirley and Jim Yates



Paul and Ann Detwiler


The Color Guard


Chris Neaves


Debbie McGlohon and Willie Bivins


Velma Ashburn

Behind the scenes:


Jane Swart


Nancy Beale


Jackie Koger


Marci and Brent Waguespack

Young and old help decorate the tree in the narthex.




Lots of tasty things to eat.




Ron Wallace and John Edwards provide holiday music.




Decorating the Christmas tree in the narthex with Chrismons.




Anne Welch, Beverly Bryant, Mason Blaich and Lisa Blaich celebrate Christmas in 2003.