The Rock Church Homecoming is held each year on the second Sunday in October.  This is the time of year when families, friends, and neighbors of the Rock Church community — past and present  — come together to share memories, to fellowship, and to honor those who have gone on before us.  The activities begin at 10 a.m. in the little white chapel that has hosted similar Sunday gatherings for more than 100 years.  The group moves outside at noon for a potluck lunch under the large shade trees overlooking the chapel, cemetery, and old Rock Church.  The festivities may remain indoors depending on the weather.  Participants are free to come and go as they wish.

The 2011 Homecoming on October 9 was a little wetter than usual but well attended by families who traveled from as far away as New Mexico; Tulsa, OK; and Doniphan, MO.  This year's program was typical of the annual event:

Hymn: The Church in the Wildwood	All
Opening comments	Ms. Carol Ann (McINROE) WERLAND
In Memoriam	Ms. Carol Ann (McINROE) WERLAND
Hymn: America the Beautiful	All
"Memories From Rock Church"	Ms. Sherry (MORRIS) LEE
Family introductions	All
Attendance ledger circulated
Special music	Ms. Mary Joe (McINROE) STEED Ms. Carol Ann (McINROE) WERLAND
Special musical program	Ms. Dianne (BALLOW) MARTIN Mr. G.W. "Dub" MARTIN Ms. Joanne KING Ms. Karen VANLANDINGHAM
Cemetery Association report & group discussion	Mr. Bill JONES - President Ms. Janet SALTSGIVER - Secretary Ms. Dianne (BALLOW) MARTIN - Treasurer
Closing prayer/blessing
Lunch on the grounds	All

The chapel is in dire need of repair, but association funds are limited.  Volunteers are needed to explore the possibility of requesting grant money from the State, getting building supplies donated, and/or applying for Texas Historic Landmark status.  Please send your suggestions, comments, and donations to Ms. Dianne Martin, Treasurer, at 5702 Friendship Road, Tolar, Texas 76476.

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Make plans now to attend the next

Rock Church Clean-Up Day
SEPTEMBER 29, 2012
(bring yard tools, cleaning supplies, & bottled water)
&
Homecoming

OCTOBER 14, 2012

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This page last updated 02 Dec 2011.