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Kingswood United Methodist Church

4234 Highway 903
Bracey, Virginia, 23919



William Ward Moseley dedicates Kingswood painting

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Artist William Ward Moseley dedicated a painting he made of Kingswood United Methodist Church in Bracey in the wake of the church celebrating 200 years. Pictured from left: Reverend Michael Day, Moseley, and members of the congregation Carol Corker and Ruth Johnson.

200th Anniversary Celebration 1807 - 2007

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The Bracey church community gathered Sept. 9 to commemorate the history of its oldest church, celebrating 200 years of Kingswood United Methodist.

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The Day Before
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The front steps of the church.



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Our new playground.



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This sign, near the front of the church, is decorated for the special day.



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Another view of the church.



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A view from the inside.



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A gingerbread house of Kingswood, made by Jennifer Sheppard.



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A cake resembling Calvary Church: the birth of Kingswood.



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A present-day-Kingswood cake.



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A unique view from the pulput. Notice the reflection of IHS in the cross.



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A festive wreath made for the celebration by Margie Hite.



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Sign out near Hwy 903.



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The Celebration Begins
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The buggy arrives at Kingswood Sunday morning. Pictured from left are Jennifer Edens, Melanie Hite Winter, and Pastor Mike Day.



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Another picture of the buggy arriving at Kingswood. Pictured from left are Jennifer Edens, Melanie Hite Winter, and Mike Day.



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The buggy parks in front of the church.



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Randolph Hite, center, greets Pastor Mike Day, who stands in costume as a circuit rider.



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Pastor Mike Day, Melanie Hite Winter, and Randolph Hite pose for this photo outside the church.



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Bracey resident, Jon Hardin, stands with his horse Champ.



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Jake Brame was among the children enjoying the swingset that afternoon.



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Whisky, the horse, enjoys a snack on the day of the celebration.



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A popcorn machine was among the many snacks avaiable during the feast following the church service.



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Kingswood was pleased to have had 236 people come out to participate on this special anniversary.



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Jason and Melanie Winter stand dressed for the occassion.



Photographer: Carol Corker
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Matthew and Margie Hite.



Photographer: Carol Corker
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Pictured are Celeste and Gary Evans.



Photographer: Carol Corker
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A front shot of the buggy making its way to the church before the service.



Photographer: Carol Corker
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The buggy parks.



Photographer: Carol Corker
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Doris Arrington and her sister, Gertie, pose for this photo.



Photographer: Carol Corker
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Pictured, from left: Melanie Winter, Randolph Hite, Jason Winter, Billy Hite.



Photographer: Carol Corker
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People make their way into the church after signing the register.



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An impressive 236 people attended the service, some traveling across country.



Photographer: Carol Corker
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Rev. Mike Day gives the message.



Photographer: Carol Corker
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Pictured are Carol Corker, Tom Corker, Jennifer Sheppard, Bob Sheppard (behind), and Susan Sheppard.



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Pictured are Nadine Clary, Buddy Baird, Miriam Baird, and the former Diane Jones.



Photographer: Carol Corker
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Tents outside provided much-needed shade as guests enjoyed their feast.



Photographer: Bob Sheppard
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People congregate outside the church prior to the service.



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Kingswood surrounded by people.



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Don and Ann Burks rest for a moment outside the church, sharing a laugh with Doris Arrington.



Photographer: Bob Sheppard
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Pictured are Randolph Hite, Perrin Taylor, and daughter Pam.



Photographer: Gary Evans
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Longtime friendships reunite, including Jennell and Carol who pose in this photo.



Photographer: Gary Evans
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Seated are Doris Arrington, Kaye Hite, and Doris' sister, Gertie.



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Mike and Brenda Sadler came dressed in American Civil War period clothing.



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Brenda Sadler stands beside the buggy in front of the church.



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Jo and Chad Wollenberg are pictured with children Avaline and Miles.



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Pictured are Ron and Ann.



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Among those viewing the service from the newly rennovated fellowship hall are Joyce Tudor, Delores Jones, Mary Harden, Allen Tudor, Diane Jones Lane and Rev. Harry Byrd Jones.



Photographer: Carol Corker
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The Rev. Harry Byrd Jones also gave the message Sunday.



Photographer: Carol Corker

 


 

Kingswood Keepsakes
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A mug commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Kingswood. [$5.00]

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An engraved, wooden ornament of Kingswood United Methodist Church.[$10.00]

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A DVD showcasing nearly 100 photos of Kingswood's history and recent past, compiled into a slideshow backed with music.[$10.00]

To order, please call Randolph Hite at (434)636-2212

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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