Wesley Village Celebrates 2005 "Heroes, Saints and Legends"
Wesley Village Senior Living Community of Wilmore, KY celebrated it's ninth annual Heroes, Saints and Legends Banquet with a record crowd of close to 550 people. Held on October 4th at Lexington's Embassy Suites, Bishop James King and most of the Conference's District Superintendents were among those in attendance. Three special long-time United Methodists "whose vigorous and inspiring lives continue to enrich our church and our world" were honored.The honorees include: Vivian V. Landrum of Harrodsburg (best known for her outstanding leadership in many local civic organizations and historic preservation efforts); Billie Jean Osborne of Prestonsburg (visionary founder of the Mountain Arts Center and teacher/mentor to thousands of young Eastern KY musicians); and Albin C. Whitworth (seminary professor, acclaimed composer, concert pianist, and Church Director of Music and Organist for Lexington's First United Methodist Church).
Bishop for the North Carolina Annual Conference, Alfred W. Gwinn, Jr., provided inspiration with the keynote address. All proceeds from the evening go towards completion of Wilmore's Senior Community Center at Wesley Village.
 Standing left to right: Village Vice President for Development, Tim Layton; Honoree Albin Whitworth; Bishop Al Gwinn; Honoree Billie Jean Osborne; Village Board Chair, Jim Stratton; Honoree Vivian Landrum; and Village President/CEO, Glenda Creech. |
 Lexington's First United Methodist Church 100-voice choir sang with special joy in praise to the Lord and in honor of their Director, Albin Whitworth |
 Miss Billie Jean helped conclude the evening with a beautiful rendition of "Amazing Grace." |
News update from Wesley Village: Reservations are currently being accepted for ten new patio-style homes for independent living, available in early 2006. Please call Marketing Director Doris Victor, at (859) 858-3865 ext. 227, for more information.
