June 4, 2019
United Methodist closing after 116 years
By Suzanne Werre
Editor
After 116 years, the Underwood United Methodist Church is doing its final doxology this Sunday.
The United Methodist Church, the oldest church in Underwood, will be opening its doors for one final service this Sunday at 10 a.m., and closing them for good following the service and fellowship.
Comparing the closing of the church to the life of a person, Pastor Darrel Aleson says Sunday’s service will be a celebration of the 116-year-old life of the church.
One of his favorite sayings is, “The church is a human institution with a divine purpose.”
“Like ourselves, there is a life span in churches. Ours has lasted from humble beginnings in 1903 until now – 116 years,” said Aleson.
