Kiokee
Before there was USofA a preacher, Daniel Marshall, crossed the Savannah River from South Carolina and in 1772 established a church on the banks of Kiokee Creek (means good water from the native Euchees) I am blessed to be a member and deacon today at Kiokee Baptist Church, where God has been faithful to his people for a long time. We have an August baptizing in the spring at the "old church."
This is actually the 3rd meeting house, built in 1803. We hold Good Friday services here and Easter Sunrise services here at the amphitheater.
The baptismal pool is the effluence of a hillside spring about 150 yds down the hill behind the church that was blocked up, cold water even in August. 21 souls were buried with Christ today in these waters and raised to a new life.
Then a little singing and communion at the amphitheater back up the hill a little way.
For those of you who are not southern baptists you may not be aware of the denominational custom that where ever 3 or more or gathered food is required!
Today it was home ice cream about 20 folks brought their churned goodness from home. I thought you old timers might appreciate this hit-or-miss John Deere engine set up to churn 10 gallons a clip!
No, churches are not perfect, but today in Appling, Ga. there is one pretty close.
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