Fire damages Terre Haute church, Death Notice

e-HUM Announcement

Arson suspected

Fire damages Mount Calvary UMC building near Terre Haute

A man on his way to work just outside of Terre Haute this morning about 6:30 detected a fire at the Mount Calvary United Methodist Church between Terre Haute and Brazil. He alerted nearby Cory Fire Department who responded immediately and saved the building.

The building was not destroyed and sustained only minimal damage, according to Pastor Laura Smith. Around noon today, she told e-HUM that an investigator from the State Fire Marshall’s office said he suspected arson.

Smith said part of a wall and the roof above it were burned. Members are airing out the building from a heavy smoke smell.

When asked if the congregation planned to worship at the church this coming Sunday, Smith responded, “Of course we will have church – even if it is outside.” She continued, “We are thinking positively and thanking God for His goodness to us.” – e-HUM

DEATH NOTICE – Martha McGee

MARTHA L. McGEE, widow of the late Rev. Dee McGee (NIC) and former North Indiana Conference Service Center health benefits employee, died July 8, 2008. Visitation has been scheduled for Sunday, July 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 4 p.m. at the Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 6061 State Road 9 N. in Alexandria, Ind., (765-724-3949). The Rev. Robert J. Dexter will be officiating. Survivors include: her children, Donna and her husband, Steve Guyre of Alexandria; Mark McGee of Alexandria, and Matt and his wife, Beverly McGee of Murfreesboro, Tenn. Condolences can be sent to Donna Guyre, 260 W. 900 N., Alexandria, IN 46001. Memorial contributions can be made to Mt. Olive UMC, P.O. Box 582, Sweetser, IN 46987.