My plan this morning was to arrive early,
before the service started.
I wanted to once again capture the sunrise on a steeple.
God had other plans.....
The rain started before daylight.
It is still raining as I photograph.
The steeple is a formidable sight to see,
situated in the middle of open ranch and farmland.
The history of the church, dedicated in 1879, and the bell can be read HERE .
Quoting from this link, "It has rung joyously at weddings; it has rung somberly, announcing the declaration of wars, deaths, fires and other significant events in the community and the world."
It also was rung on September 11, 2001.
A Texas Historic Landmark plaque was placed on the church property in 1994.
It's almost 8:30am and a light rain is still coming down.
Members are beginning to arrive for the Sunday morning service.
The door is open....
If you hurry, you can still make the service.
Meggie Mac
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There is something so peaceful in a rainy Sunday morning, the service in church and the calmness in your thoughts when returning home. At home where the best thing to do after a church visit is to make hot black coffee:) - church coffee we call it here! Do you have the same tradition?
ReplyDeleteYes....Coffee and something sweet is served after the service....nice to hear from you.
DeleteVery nice church looks so tall with that spire
ReplyDeleteHello Bill....it's just as beautiful on a sunny day.
Delete...rainy days can be good day to take pictures, just bring your umbrella.
ReplyDeleteNext time I will use a rain parka with a hood.
DeleteI take it, that the Historic plaque, means the building has to be preserved, no matter what. I hope so. It is a shame, when lovely old buildings, go to rack-and-ruin, after their use has ended. Not here now, of course. But one never knows, in the future...
ReplyDeleteHere, a few lovely old churches, which are no longer used, have been made into high rent apartments or whatever they call them. The outside has been preserved, so some living ares inside, have stained glass windows etc. I think that is a lovely preservation idea.
Well, the best news about this church, is that it still has a congregation and weekly services. If that ever goes away, it will still be protected for it's historic value.
DeleteThat's a beautiful country church. I can imagine how great to see it stand out in the countryside! Visiting from Inspired Sunday...
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful....the best news is that it still has a Sunday Morning Service.
DeleteThat is a beautiful church and nice to hear that it still has an active congregation.
ReplyDeleteI believe most of our historical churches still have at least one service a week. In some cases, the priest travels from one to another, on any given Sunday.
DeleteOh, how I love seeing these quaint churches. It's so well kept. Nice shots.
ReplyDeleteOh, my, I love this little church...I would be wanting to enter through those doors if I were there...but probably hold back cause I can be a little timid in real life.
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