Methodist Church, Tabernacle, NJ
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N 39° 50.703 W 074° 42.698
18S E 524670 N 4410599
This Methodist Church, was built in 1880 under the guidance of Rev. George Reeves in Tabernacle, New Jersey. It has been the beginning of many ministers' careers.
Waymark Code: WM484M
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 07/20/2008
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This white steepled church, on Carranza Road in tiny Tabernacle, began with a membership of 50. Though the membership has grown sustantially since then, it still retains the old town charm and welcoming.
Before the establishment of a volunteer fire company, the church bell was rung as a fire warning and the whole community answered it's call. In WWII, the bell was tolled for air raid drills.
Now, the bell chimes 33 times times every Sunday, to commemorate the years the Jesus Christ lead an earthly life.
Thanks to the Tabernacle Historical Society, we know the first couple to exchange their wedding vows in this church were Bea and Raymond Worrell in 1938.
Marker Name: Methodist Church
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
Methodist Church
Erected under leadership
Rev. George Reeves.
Land deeded to church by
Joseph Mathis.
Career of many noted
ministers started here.
Dedication Date: 01/01/1970
City: Tabernacle
County: Burlington
Group responsible for placement: Tabernacle Historical Society
Web Link: [Web Link]
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