In 1929, Rev. Harry Rames was instrumental in gathering musical talent from the community, forming the Kellerton Orchestra under direction of the Hazel High School principal. The group played almost until the start of World War II.
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Kellerton Church is seen from the north shortly after the parsonage was built, about 1912.
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Kellerton United Methodist celebrated harvest season with an offering of garden goods on the altar.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo
Kellerton United Methodist celebrated harvest season with an offering of garden goods on the altar.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo
Kellerton Methodist of rural Hazel, S.D., was built in 1898. It once had a bell tower, which was removed when it deteriorated. The bell was moved to the front lawn, and it rings every Sunday.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo
Kellerton Methodist sits across from a farm place south of Hazel, S.D. About 20 attend services each Sunday, led with the help of lay readers while the pastors rotate among four congregations through the month.
Kellerton Methodist has "Prayer Bears" - teddy bears sitting in pews that can go to those in need of support. It's tag says "I have heard the word read, prayers prayed, praises sung and sermons preached. I have been loved by the Kellerton folks and soaked in God's love. Now I am coming to bring you comfort and joy with a prayer."
Kellerton Methodist of rural Hazel, S.D., was built in 1898. It once had a bell tower, which was removed when it deteriorated. The bell was moved to the front lawn, and it rings every Sunday.
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In 1929, Rev. Harry Rames was instrumental in gathering musical talent from the community, forming the Kellerton Orchestra under direction of the Hazel High School principal. The group played almost until the start of World War II.
Kellerton Methodist has "Prayer Bears" - teddy bears sitting in pews that can go to those in need of support. It's tag says "I have heard the word read, prayers prayed, praises sung and sermons preached. I have been loved by the Kellerton folks and soaked in God's love. Now I am coming to bring you comfort and joy with a prayer."
Kellerton Methodist of rural Hazel, S.D., was built in 1898. It once had a bell tower, which was removed when it deteriorated. The bell was moved to the front lawn, and it rings every Sunday.
Kellerton Methodist of rural Hazel, S.D., was built in 1898. It once had a bell tower, which was removed when it deteriorated. The bell was moved to the front lawn, and it rings every Sunday.
Kellerton Methodist sits across from a farm place south of Hazel, S.D. About 20 attend services each Sunday, led with the help of lay readers while the pastors rotate among four congregations through the month.
