Sandra Gross performs the invocation at Roberts United Methodist Church during its 128th anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
A crowd gathers for service at Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs for the church’s annual “Founder’s Day Celebration” on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
Members of Roberts United Methodist Church lead the congregation in worship during the church’s 128th anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
A 50-year-old booklet sits on a pew inside Roberts United Methodist Church, which celebrated its 128th anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
Memorabilia is arranged at the front of the sanctuary inside Roberts United Methodist Church for the church’s Founder’s Day celebration on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
A choir leader leads the Roberts United Methodist Church congregation in a song during the church’s Founder’s Day celebration on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
Lawrence Jordan, at right, explains the history of Roberts United Methodist Church during the church’s 128th anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
A man holds up a photograph of Roberts United Methodist Church’s previous building.
Lawrence Jordan, at right, explains the history of Roberts United Methodist Church during the church’s 128th anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
From left, Rev. Debra Keller, Fred Banks, and David Ramsey take a photo after Banks is recognized during the Founder’s Day celebration for Roberts United Methodist Church on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
Fred Banks speaks after being recognized during the Founder’s Day celebration for Roberts United Methodist Church on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
Pictured are portraits of former pastors of Roberts United Methodist Church, the oldest city in Denham Springs. The church celebrated its 128th anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
Pictured are portraits of former pastors of Roberts United Methodist Church, the oldest city in Denham Springs. The church celebrated its 128th anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
Lowana Cola reads a scripture during Roberts United Methodist Church’s 128th anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
A memorial candle is lit during Roberts United Methodist Church’s 128th anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
Collections are taken during Roberts United Methodist Church’s 128th anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
Rev. Debra Keller introduces the guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Trina Evans Williams, during the Founder’s Day celebration for Roberts United Methodist Church on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
Rev. Dr. Trina Evans Williams speaks during the Founder’s Day celebration for Roberts United Methodist Church on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
Rev. Debra Keller speaks during the Founder’s Day celebration for Roberts United Methodist Church on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
A woman stands up to clap during a sermon at Roberts United Methodist Church on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
A banner celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Roberts United Methodist Church hangs inside the church’s sanctuary.
Three women gather in prayer during the Founder’s Day celebration for Roberts United Methodist Church on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
People exit the sanctuary of Roberts United Methodist Church.
