Roberts United Methodist celebrates 124 years | Photo Gallery
Roberts United Methodist Church, the oldest church in Denham Springs, commemorated its 124th anniversary with a special “Founders’ Day Celebration” on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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The choir for Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs claps together while singing at the start of the church’s “Founders’ Day Celebration” on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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Altar boys for Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs light each other’s candles before the start of the church’s “Founders’ Day Celebration” on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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Davin Donaldson, a member of Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs, reads the litany at the start of church’s “Founders’ Day Celebration” on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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Musicians for Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs play their instruments while the choir sings during the church’s “Founders’ Day Celebration” on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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Choir members at Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs sing a hymn during the church’s “Founders’ Day Celebration” on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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Sanda Gross, standing at pulpit, delivers the invocation at the start of the “Founders’ Day Celebration” at Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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The choir for Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs claps together while singing at the start of the church’s “Founders’ Day Celebration” on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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Aisha Moore, left, recites a memorial prayer during the “Founders’ Day Celebration” at Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Sunday, Aug. 19. Also pictured is Brandon Moore.
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Rev. Eunice Chigumira. right, the lead pastor at Roberts United Methodist Church, speaks with a member of the congregation during the church’s “Founders’ Day Celebration” on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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Ariah Gross, far right, reads aloud the history of Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs while others read to themselves during the church’s “Founders’ Day Celebration” on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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Rev. Debra Keller, assistant pastor at Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs, lifts her hand while giving a short sermon during the church’s “Founders’ Day Celebration” on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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Felicia Williams lifts her arm while singing during the “Founders’ Day Celebration” at Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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Felicia Williams closes her eyes and places her hands over her heart while singing during the “Founders’ Day Celebration” at Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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A woman lifts both her arms during a worship service at Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs that was part of the church’s “Founders’ Day Celebration” on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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Arthur Perkins, standing at podium, introduces Rev. Eunice Chigumira, lead pastor at Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs, during the church’s “Founders’ Day Celebration” on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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Felicia Williams, holding microphone, leads the congregation at Roberts United Methodist Church in a worship service during the church’s “Founders’ Day Celebration” on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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Jarvis Johnson raises both his arms while leading a choir during the “Founders’ Day Celebration” at Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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Jarvis Johnson emotionally sings a hymn during the “Founders Day Celebration” at Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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Rev. Eunice Chigumira, lead pastor at Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs, delivers a sermon during the church’s “Founders’ Day Celebration” on Sunday, Aug. 19.
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Rev. Eunice Chigumira, lead pastor at Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs, delivers a sermon during the church’s “Founders’ Day Celebration” on Sunday, Aug. 19.