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De Soto Methodists celebrate 150 years in community April 13, 2008

The bishop, three former ministers, and a church full of past and present members helped the congregation of the De Soto United Methodist Church mark its sesquicentennial

Members of the De Soto United Methodist Church check out the church's new memorial garden dedicated Sunday.

Photo by Elvyn Jones

Jean Hoyt catches up with former De Soto United Methodist minister The Rev. Dennis Matthews at a pot luck dinner following the sesquicentennial service. Matthews was one of three former pastors of the congregation for return Sunday.

Photo by Elvyn Jones

The Rev. Jerry Vaughn enjoys music for the De Soto United Methodist Church's choir near the end of the sesquicentennial service.

Photo by Elvyn Jones

Bishop Scott Jones speaks as The Rev. Jerry Vaughn and others in attendance listen during the De Soto United Methodist Church's celebration Sunday of its sesquicentennial. Jones said he was following a tradition of bishops speaking at the De Soto church for important anniversaries such as its 100- and 125-year celebrations.

Photo by Elvyn Jones