Celebrating Children and Families at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Nick Wilson, Staff Writer

Dozens of people of all ages came out Tuesday to Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church in support of children and families everywhere in a service that included guest speakers and a candlelight vigil.

Dozens of people of all ages came out Tuesday to Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church in support of children and families everywhere in a service that included guest speakers and a candlelight vigil.
Allison Creekmore of the Youth Development Commission opens the service.
CASA's Sherry Cash offers remarks.
Youth Development Commission Director Linda Merkel.

Linda Merkel presents honors to Mariah Huge, Madison and Lydia Trout and Kaelynn Abner.
Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church played host to "Celebrating Children and Families" Tuesday, involving several groups in the process. Citizens from around the county came to light candles in support of services such as CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and the Youth Development Commission.
Greencastle Chief of Police Tom Sutherlin speaks before lighting a ceremonial candle.
Citizens line up to light the ceremonial candles.
Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church played host to "Celebrating Children and Families" Tuesday, involving several groups in the process. Citizens from around the county came to light candles in support of services such as CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and the Youth Development Commission.