Laws Chapel Primitive Baptist Church – The Church Journey

January 21, 2021 – http://mynetzone.com/ I had the privilege to visit Laws Chapel established 1847. The Baptist began preaching in this area about 1790. A year or so earlier than that in Grainger county a church was organized at the mouth of Richland Creek, in 1788. Among the earliest ministers nearly all were men of limited education, … More Laws Chapel Primitive Baptist Church – The Church Journey

Cades Cove Primitive Churches – The Church Journey

January 4, 2021 – http://mynetzone.com/ I had the privilege to visit the Primitive Churches at Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains. There are 3 primitive churches at this location inside the loop. The Primitive Baptist Church, which was originally established in 1827, can be found by turning left off of Cades Cove Loop Road on the … More Cades Cove Primitive Churches – The Church Journey

New Providence Presbyterian Church – The Church Journey

December 22, 2020 – http://mynetzone.com/ I had the privilege to visit New Providence Presbyterian Church located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, New Providence Presbyterian church was founded in 1786 by Rev. Archibald Scott at Fort Craig. Since 1786 Two hundred and twenty years ago, the Reverend Archibald Scott, the pastor of a church in … More New Providence Presbyterian Church – The Church Journey

Lakeview Baptist Church – The Church Journey

December 15, 2020 – http://mynetzone.com/ I had the privilege to visit Lakeview Baptist Church. I wasn’t able to find history on this church, So I copied a very wonderfully articulated post, dated July 27, 2020, from the church’s Facebook website. The author is unknown possibly pastor Donnie, whoever; they are blessed with wonderful writing skills. “When … More Lakeview Baptist Church – The Church Journey

Grandview Baptist Church – The Church Journey

December 10, 2020 http://mynetzone.com/ I had the privilege to visit Grandview Baptist Church The church started back on December 29, 1940, a small group of people with great faith met in the Union School House to organize a church.   An inspiring message was brought by Rev. John O. Hood.  His text was found in Matthew 16:18 … More Grandview Baptist Church – The Church Journey

East Maryville Baptist Church – The Church Journey

December 7, 2020 – http://mynetzone.com/ I had the privilege to visit East Maryville Baptist Church. A Maryville church whose humble beginnings trace back to World War I recently celebrated 100 years as it plans for the next 100. East Maryville Baptist Church was officially founded in 1917, but its roots date back even further. According to … More East Maryville Baptist Church – The Church Journey

Maryville Friends Church – The Church Journey

December 03 2020 – http://mynetzone.com/ I recently visited Maryville Friends Church, which is a Quaker church. Sometimes they call themselves “Quakers” and sometimes they call themselves “Friends” looking at history Friends became known as Quakers, going back to the 1600s in England. It is reported that Friends in their worship services became so overcome by … More Maryville Friends Church – The Church Journey

River Oaks Community Church – The Church Journey

November 26, 2020 – http://mynetzone.com/ I had the privilege to visit River Oaks Community Church. This church is one that was planted by Fellowship Church in Knoxville. It began two weeks after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on this nation. As people began praying about locating a church here, they met in a park. The … More River Oaks Community Church – The Church Journey