NewsSeptember 22, 2013
The 78th annual service Sunday, Sept. 22, commemorating the 204th year since the organization of the Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson and the 194th year since the building was constructed.
People gather for the 78th annual service at Old McKendree Chapel.
People gather for the 78th annual service at Old McKendree Chapel.
Grace, featuring from left, Nancy Hale, Mary Ruth Boone and Kay Plummer, sing "Victory in Jesus" at the annual service of Old McKendree Chapel.
Grace, featuring from left, Nancy Hale, Mary Ruth Boone and Kay Plummer, sing "Victory in Jesus" at the annual service of Old McKendree Chapel.
Souvenir fans were given out at the annual service.
Souvenir fans were given out at the annual service.
Mary and Dale Spell pose for a photo Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 at the 78th annual service held at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson.
Mary and Dale Spell pose for a photo Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 at the 78th annual service held at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson.
Donors of the chapel's rehabilitation are acknowledged on this plaque.
Donors of the chapel's rehabilitation are acknowledged on this plaque.
The entrance to Old McKendree Chapel.
The entrance to Old McKendree Chapel.
The interior of Old McKendree Chapel.
The interior of Old McKendree Chapel.
Mary Harriet Talbut, president of Old McKendree Trustees, welcomes the crowd to the annual service.
Mary Harriet Talbut, president of Old McKendree Trustees, welcomes the crowd to the annual service.
The crowd listens to special music by Grace at the annual service of Old McKendree Chapel.
The crowd listens to special music by Grace at the annual service of Old McKendree Chapel.
"Marching to Zion" is sung at the annual service of Old McKendree Chapel.
"Marching to Zion" is sung at the annual service of Old McKendree Chapel.
The Rev. Bryan Schaefer of Maple United Methodist Church gives the invocation at the annual service of Old McKendree Chapel.
The Rev. Bryan Schaefer of Maple United Methodist Church gives the invocation at the annual service of Old McKendree Chapel.
The Old McKendree Chapel 78th annual service commemorates the 204th year since the organization of the chapel and the 194th year since the building's construction.
The Old McKendree Chapel 78th annual service commemorates the 204th year since the organization of the chapel and the 194th year since the building's construction.
Jerry Willer helps collect the offering at the annual service.
Jerry Willer helps collect the offering at the annual service.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The Rev. Fred Leist, southeast district superintendent, Missouri conference of the  United Methodist Church, presents the message "Heritage and Horizon" Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 at the 78th annual service of Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson. The chapel was built 194 years ago.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Rev. Fred Leist, southeast district superintendent, Missouri conference of the United Methodist Church, presents the message "Heritage and Horizon" Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 at the 78th annual service of Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson. The chapel was built 194 years ago.
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The 78th annual service Sunday, Sept. 22, commemorating the 204th year since the organization of the Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson and the 194th year since the building was constructed.

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