Dedication of new First United Methodist Church building in Clarinda, IA

Gathering in the "great room" for short practice.

 All these photos are from my perspective, being in the choir.

Conference Superintendent Terra Amunson spoke several times during the service.

Carol Brehmer sang "Bless This House"

Hunteer Yearington read gospel

Youth choir singing

Rich Anderson delivering message

Rev. Rubenking, on right, preparing for communion.

Choir sang softly during communion.

Rev. Andy Rubenking speaking

Coffee & cupcakes after the service, in the great room

Coffee & cupcakes after the service, in the great room

Coffee & cupcakes after the service, in the great room

"food line"

Serving area from the kitchen

Ken Whitmore and grandson visiting with Phyllis

Steve and Bonnie Brown

Though there is still work to be done - making the Sunday School classrooms on the west side of the chapel, walling off part of the great room for Sew and Share (Food Bank) and stage as well as finishing walls and floor in great room - the building is finished insofar as chapel, welcoming area (that is used for many gatherings) and offices.

Later, Lynn