FINAL SERVICE — The Emerald United Methodist Church held one final service Sunday afternoon, November 18 before shuttering its doors. Dwindling membership and financial resources brought about the decision to close the church which is part of the Glen Hills Parish which also includes the Glenwood City and Downing United Methodist Churches. Pastor J. Samuel Subramanian and Northwest District Superintendent Reverend Barbara Certa-Werner spoke at the service. Pictured above, from left to right, are Pastor Samuel Subramanian, Greg Boehmer (Emerald church member), and Reverend Barbara Certa-Werner. —photo by Shawn DeWitt