Monday, August 22, 2011

Rural Churches

Most of the deceased in my husband's family are buried nearby in a cemetery next to an old rural church. I know from history that the first gathering in that area were the "Tent Meetings" held by the traveling Minister. Each year, in August, we gather for what is called "Decoration".

It stems from a time when perpetual care was unknown and families kept the graves of their dearly beloved clean. Once a year, everyone came together to work, pray and eat. Today there is someone who mows regularly but we still gather to put out flowers, reminisce for the "young folks" and enjoy some of the BEST food in the world.

I thought it an appropriate time for this video, reminding us of the roots of Methodism...

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