Middle Creek Church
AppleJack, Mother and I took a walk down memory lane yesterday. We took a trip to places of importance to Mother during her growing up years. Many members of her/my family were members of this church: Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins. Grandmother Rebecca faithfully walked to this church, my parents met at this church. If you are a visitor to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park you might recognize it. The church is a very photographed and painted piece of Sevier County history.
Country churches almost always have cemeteries. This is the burial place of my Grandparents Luther and Rebecca and in the back my Uncle and Aunt. There are many more members of my family buried in this cemetery.
This is the barn (still standing) on Grandfather Luther's farm. I made many trips to the barn with Grandmother Rebecca.
They don't build them like they use to! This barn is nearing a 100 years old. Hope I look as good as it does when I am her age.
This is the sanctuary of our church, the choir is singing the Hallelujah chorus and it was beautiful.
Sweet, sweet Easter memories 2016.
This is the sanctuary of our church, the choir is singing the Hallelujah chorus and it was beautiful.
Sweet, sweet Easter memories 2016.
Lovely church, and sweet memories. : )
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post. I enjoyed this.
ReplyDeleteGood old family memories. You're right, they don't make things to last these days.
ReplyDeleteSo nice you had a home-going on Easter Sunday - how wonderful! I've been down Middle Creek Rd many times over the years. Maybe next time we are there in PF - we'll visit this church. My dad likes the First Baptist in Sevierville but we can try something else next time. Have a great week - Mel
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely day to share memories of such lovely places Betty. What a gorgeous church and barn as part of your heritage. Thanks for sharing theses special places.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely day of remembrances.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful church and wonderful memories.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful day of memories and remembrances! And Hope I look just as good too when I hit 100yrs old.
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother lived to be 101 and was just a doll!
love Annette
Sounds like a wonderful way to spend your Easter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to spend Easter!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! I love churches with steeples and old barns. We visited Great Smokey Mt. Nat'l Park a few years ago, but didn't get to spend very much time there. It is a beautiful area!
ReplyDeleteIt's sounds like you all had a very lovely day!
ReplyDeleteMy Reagan ancestors are all buried in downtown Gatlinburg. We share Dr. Johan Martin Shultz as a 5th Great Grandfather. That you for sharing your family history. Daryl Hutchinson hutchinson60@gmail.com
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