.:: Dedication: Margaret and Dale Wright ::.
Glenson Dale and Margaret Ellen Wright
by Angela Wright Elder
Dale and Margaret Ellen were married on January 18, 1958 in a little church known as Idaville Methodist Church in tiny Idaville, Indiana. The church became an important part of their marriage and their family. Dale grew up in that church, but with their marriage, it became the church home for Margaret Ellen as well. It is there where they saw their three children, Dean, Tyra and Angela, baptized and confirmed. It is where they witnessed their older daughter, Tyra, marry, and where their younger daughter, Angela, met her husband.
The church later became known as Eastlawn United Methodist Church, but the name change did not alter Dale and Margaret's commitment to their church family. Dale was often Head of the Trustees and Chair of the Administrative Council, and spent many hours taking care of the church grounds and maintaining the building and parsonage. He also served as Superintendent of the Sunday School program, and was a member of the choir. Margaret spent her time in “behind the scene” endeavors. She was the resident baker and during bake sales people actually called in to reserve her cakes for purchase. She was on the “funeral dinner” committee, and spent many an hour preparing and serving church dinners and fundraising meals.
Together they watched their children grow in the church. The kids attended Sunday School, and were members of UMYF throughout their teens. They joined their dad in the choir, and Dean even directed his sisters and many other children in the Youth Choir for several seasons. Each of the children participated in Vacation Bible School, Christmas pageants, and Golden Age plays. Each one even led Sunday service on at least one occasion each, by filling the pulpit and providing the sermon. And, they always served side-by-side with their parents in the many missions of the church.
Through their lifelong commitment to the Body of Christ at Eastlawn UMC, Dale and Margaret showed others the importance of being the hands, the feet, and the face of Christ. They taught their children that being an active part of their church family is vital to the life of their marriage, their family and their community.
Today, the example that Dale and Margaret provided lives on through the lives of their children and others who they touched.
The church later became known as Eastlawn United Methodist Church, but the name change did not alter Dale and Margaret's commitment to their church family. Dale was often Head of the Trustees and Chair of the Administrative Council, and spent many hours taking care of the church grounds and maintaining the building and parsonage. He also served as Superintendent of the Sunday School program, and was a member of the choir. Margaret spent her time in “behind the scene” endeavors. She was the resident baker and during bake sales people actually called in to reserve her cakes for purchase. She was on the “funeral dinner” committee, and spent many an hour preparing and serving church dinners and fundraising meals.
Together they watched their children grow in the church. The kids attended Sunday School, and were members of UMYF throughout their teens. They joined their dad in the choir, and Dean even directed his sisters and many other children in the Youth Choir for several seasons. Each of the children participated in Vacation Bible School, Christmas pageants, and Golden Age plays. Each one even led Sunday service on at least one occasion each, by filling the pulpit and providing the sermon. And, they always served side-by-side with their parents in the many missions of the church.
Through their lifelong commitment to the Body of Christ at Eastlawn UMC, Dale and Margaret showed others the importance of being the hands, the feet, and the face of Christ. They taught their children that being an active part of their church family is vital to the life of their marriage, their family and their community.
Today, the example that Dale and Margaret provided lives on through the lives of their children and others who they touched.