Kyle Green

Essays: The Last Day of Highland Park Church

Rev. E. Joanne "Jody" Osborne holds a last embrace with nine year old Wina Cole after the final church service held at Highland Park United Methodist Church. The Church, which stood on this site since 1926,closed its doors on June 26. Rev. Osborne brought the Cole family, who are refugees from Sierra Leon into the church three years ago. The Cole family is planning to visit other churches in the area before deciding on a new place to worship. Rev. Osborne will be moving from Roanoke to take over the Cokesbury Charge Front Royal Winchester District United Methodist Church.
Rev. E. Joanne "Jody" Osborne holds a last embrace with nine year old Wina Cole after the final church service held at Highland Park United Methodist Church. The Church, which stood on this site since 1926,closed its doors on June 26. Rev. Osborne brought the Cole family, who are refugees from Sierra Leon into the church three years ago. The Cole family is planning to visit other churches in the area before deciding on a new place to worship. Rev. Osborne will be moving from Roanoke to take over the Cokesbury Charge Front Royal Winchester District United Methodist Church.