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Churches of Cades Cove..A My Quality time Post linking to InSPIREd Sunday
Religion was an important part of life in Cades Cove from its earliest days. READ MORE
FYI::: A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to "honor" thy Father and thy Mother, she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?"
Without missing a beat one little boy (the oldest of a family) answered, "Thou shall not kill."
The Cades Cove Methodist Church was organized in the 1820s. The Methodist congregation, like that of the Missionary Baptists, was small.
This picture shows the inside of the little church. There were several rows of pews, an altar/pulpit and a piano. CLICK to see what Betsy has to say about this church. (Find out why the two doors)
CHURCH BULLETIN BLOOPERS:: The sermon this morning: 'Jesus Walks on the Water.' The sermon tonight: 'Searching for Jesus.'
Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.
Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church.. Please use large double door at the side entrance.
Linda……………..Joe Todd……………………Sara…………….
Hear about those new 'big box' cemeteries? It's one-stop coffin!
Should you age your wine in a wooden coffin? Yes, it's better to casket……..
12 comments:
Incredible shots, Joe. I think I would really enjoy a visit to this area. Love the Primitive Baptist Church.
Thanks, Joe, for this post. I love the churches at Cades Cove. Glad you found my post on the Methodist Church.
Did you go over Rich Mountain Road? That first picture looks like it was from there. I have a blog post from there also: http://betsyfromtennessee.blogspot.com/2010/09/rich-mountain-drive.html
Hugs,
Betsy
Betsy Yes the first picture was taken from the Rich Mountain Road. Cades Cove,Townsend is just a great area
Oh boy, Joe, yer a laffriot, aintcha?
I do love the simple little old churches, and these are some good photos.
And thanks for asking. All is well here, and clearly it is with you too. I'm glad.
I've always loved this little church. Took photos of it probably 30 years ago, and I recall one monument in the cemetery that simply said "Mother."
Very nice looking small church. Nice shots.
hey, Joe ... thanks for linking up. it has been a while since the hubby & i went to Cades Cove. need to do that again soon. have a great sunday!! ( :
What a quaint little church with so much history. Loved the jokes...too funny!
the jokes were cute. :) love that little old quaint church!
Oh the humor to be found on church marquees and in bulletins! I've driven through Cades Cove but wasn't looking for churches at the time. Your first photo is just so descriptive for this area--the simple white church in among the trees from a distance. My grandparents and parents were Primitive Baptists from the Appalachains. I went with the Methodists as an adult. A little more live and let live. :-)
What a beautiful setting for this pretty little church!
Thanks for the trip down memory lane with these great shots. It has been many years since my last visit to Cades Cove.
As for the church bulletins...I'm still laughing! Those were awesome.
Thanks for participating this week!
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