Roberts United Methodist Church – The Church Journey

September 28, 2020,  http://mynetzone.com/ I had the privilege to visit Roberts United Methodist Church, which is a United Methodist Church in the Smoky Mountain District of the Holston Conference. They aspire to the theme “Open Minds, Open Hearts, Open Doors.” [2] The Holston Conference is the organization of nearly one thousand United Methodist churches in thirty-three … More Roberts United Methodist Church – The Church Journey

First Baptist Church Sevierville – The Church Journey

September 10, 2020- http://mynetzone.com/ I had the privilege to visit First Baptist Church of Sevierville. This historic church has been situated in three different states: Franklin, North Carolina and Tennessee. In 1789, George Washington was selected as the first President of the United States. In that same year, Richard Wood led an exceptional array of faithful … More First Baptist Church Sevierville – The Church Journey

Middle Creek Methodist Church – The Church Journey

September 3, 2020 – http://mynetzone.com/ I had the privilege to visit Middle Creek Methodist Church. Since 1787, circuit riding preachers held services in the Sevier County area. In the early 1800’s, people from the Middle Creek community and beyond traveled by wagon and by horseback to gather for week-long revivals known as camp meetings. Rev. Francis … More Middle Creek Methodist Church – The Church Journey

Broadway Baptist Church – The Church Journey

August 27, 2020 http://mynetzone.com I had the privilege to visit Broadway Baptist Church with many blessing dating back to 1885. Looking back on the growth of the Broadway Baptist Church the development of organizations becomes not an isolated path of progress, but one which has been shared by other churches, other people by city, state, … More Broadway Baptist Church – The Church Journey

Central United Methodist Church – The Church Journey

August 20, 2020 – http://mynetzone.com/ I had the privilege to visit Central United Methodist Church formed in 1924 when the congregations of Broad Street Church and Centenary Church decided to merge. Broad Street Church opened in 1870. Fire damaged the Broad Street building in 1924, and the congregation met in other locations while repairs were being … More Central United Methodist Church – The Church Journey

South Knoxville Church of God – The Church Journey

August 13, 2020 – http://mynetzone.com/ I had the privilege to visit South Knoxville Church of God, which has been in existence since 1898.  The church was in the Blount Avenue area until 1976.  The first church building was a log cabin.  The original hearthstone now rests on the present church grounds beside the flagpole.  Church members … More South Knoxville Church of God – The Church Journey

Zion Hill Baptist Church – The Church Journey

July 22, 2020 – http://mynetzone.com/ I had the privilege to visit Zion Hill Baptist Church, which has a notable history dating from 1873. The church’s first building was made of logs and was built on the present-day Lewis Byrd farm. The first pastor was N.H. Haggard. [1] By 1870, Sevier County was recovering from the ravages … More Zion Hill Baptist Church – The Church Journey

Erin Presbyterian Church – The Church Journey

July 16, 2020 – http://mynetzone.com/ I had the privilege to visit Erin Presbyterian Church, which was established in 1877, and is the oldest continuing church in West Knoxville. Erin was originally founded as a Scots-Irish congregation for new immigrants to this area. The first Erin church was situated just off Northshore Drive. The second building … More Erin Presbyterian Church – The Church Journey

Calvary Baptist Church – The Church Journey

July 9, 2020 http://mynetzone.com/ I had the privilege to visit Calvary Baptist Church in Knoxville Tennessee,The church was established in 1911. The church has provided over 100 years of ministry.  Looking back at the early days in 1908 Theodore Roosevelt was in the White House, the Wright Brothers had just successfully flown their first heavier-than-air … More Calvary Baptist Church – The Church Journey