Saturday, December 20, 2014

Sanctuary Woodwork

The Gothic Revival style of First Baptist Church appeals to me. This view of the altar includes the lectern, which happens to include inscriptions for a military serviceman. I'll have to photograph it in detail the next time I step in.


As before, I really like that ceiling.



Posted by at
Labels: , , ,

42 comments:

  1. LindaDecember 20, 2014 at 12:07 AM

    So beautiful!!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. The Happy WhiskDecember 20, 2014 at 12:42 AM

    Agreed. The ceiling is super nice.

    ReplyDelete
  3. CloudiaDecember 20, 2014 at 2:12 AM

    Sturdy, sacred building. Yes, great coffered ceiling , I agree


    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    <3





    ReplyDelete
  4. MerisiDecember 20, 2014 at 2:29 AM

    A beautiful church, indeed! Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve must be extraordinary there.

    ReplyDelete
  5. from MadridDecember 20, 2014 at 2:57 AM

    It is seen that you have good and nice temples in Otatwa.

    Tomás.

    ReplyDelete
  6. RevrunnerDecember 20, 2014 at 4:38 AM

    Hmm, I wonder what effect all that wood paneling has on the acoustics?

    ReplyDelete
  7. MarleenDecember 20, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    I also like the lamps hanging there.

    ReplyDelete
  8. biebkriebelsDecember 20, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    Those wooden ceilings are so beautiful.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Elizabeth EdwardsDecember 20, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    gorgeous. i am always a fan of fine wood work. it is in my family blood. ha. ha!! ( :

    ReplyDelete
  10. Luis GomezDecember 20, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    Very nice William.

    ReplyDelete
  11. SharonDecember 20, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    The ceiling and those light fixtures are gorgeous.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Pamela GordonDecember 20, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    I love these beautiful old churches. The woodwork and stained glass is always so beautiful. The coffered ceiling in this church is especially pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  13. LowellDecember 20, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Wood is my favorite color! Very nice. But Baptist churches have no altars. They have pulpits which are stationed in the center of the chancel area because they emphasize they are not "sacramental" and the "Word" is the center of their theology and practice. Funny thing is, when they get all worked up and ask people to come forward to "accept Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior," they call that an altar call.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Jan K. alias AfanjaDecember 20, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    That ceiling is indeed a great piece of craftsmanship with all those small pieces of wood.

    ReplyDelete
  15. William KendallDecember 20, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    @Linda: that's what I thought.

    @Whisk: it has great appeal.

    @Cloudia: it feels enduring!

    @Merisi: most church denominations here have Christmas Eve services... I assume it's the same with Baptist churches.

    @Tomas: yes, we do.

    @Revrunner: I have no idea!

    @Marleen: so do I.

    @Marianne: it was a good addition to the sanctuary.

    @Beth: I like good woodworking too.

    @Luis: thanks!

    @Sharon: I certainly did think so.

    @Pamela: the stained glass in particular is stunning.

    @Lowell: that's what I get for not checking my terminology.

    @Jan: it certainly is.

    ReplyDelete
  16. VPDecember 20, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    Gothic Revival may be tricky, but I really think they did it very good here!

    ReplyDelete
  17. TexWisGirlDecember 20, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    beautiful wood.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Joseph PulikotilDecember 20, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    Very special and lovely. Very rarely we see these things. Best wishes.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Jenn JilksDecember 20, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    I bought myself some wood carving tools from Lee Valley (on sale!), but still haven't gotten into it!

    ReplyDelete
  20. RedDecember 20, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    Rich looking wood. They don't make anything like that anymore.

    ReplyDelete
  21. JudyDecember 20, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    I like all the beautiful woodwork.

    ReplyDelete
  22. William KendallDecember 20, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    @VP: they certainly did.

    @Tex: I think so.

    @Joseph: thank you!

    @Jennifer: I'd be out of my element trying woodworking.

    @Red: they certainly do not.

    @Judy: so do I.

    ReplyDelete
  23. CherylDecember 20, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Nice wood! It's always so much warmer than stone or plaster.

    ReplyDelete
  24. DeniseinVADecember 20, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    Marvelous photos, and I love that ceiling!

    ReplyDelete
  25. cieldequimperDecember 20, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    Love the wood and the lighting!

    ReplyDelete
  26. NormaDecember 20, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    As I said before, I love old churches....

    ReplyDelete
  27. RedPatDecember 20, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    I love that ceiling!

    ReplyDelete
  28. KayDecember 20, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    It still surprises me that this is a Baptist church. It's far more ornate and beautifully done than most I've seen. It really is a gorgeous spot.

    ReplyDelete
  29. TamagoDecember 20, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    Such a beautiful church! I love the ceiling, too. Looks very nice and warm, and those lights are very pretty!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Mari CollierDecember 20, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    That is craftsmanship taken to a high art level.

    ReplyDelete
  31. LindaDecember 20, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    I like it too! A lot of caring went into the creation of that church.

    ReplyDelete
  32. StuartDecember 20, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    A spectacular place !

    ReplyDelete
  33. RandyDecember 20, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    Beautiful ceiling.

    ReplyDelete
  34. William KendallDecember 20, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    @Cheryl: it certainly is.

    @Denise: it has a lot of character.

    @Ciel: the mood in there must be good in many different occasions.

    @Norma: they have real character and dignity.

    @RedPat: it's what attracts me when I step inside.

    @Kay: this is the only one I have any real experience in visiting. I come from a Reformed and Presbyterian background, and that tends to have a different look.

    @Tamago: they certainly are.

    @Mari: indeed.

    @Linda: definitely.

    @Stuart: I think so.

    @Randy: yes, it is.

    ReplyDelete
  35. UnknownDecember 20, 2014 at 11:44 PM

    beautiful old woodwork and I like the lights :)

    ReplyDelete
  36. UnknownDecember 21, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    Yes, the ceiling is impressive !

    ReplyDelete
  37. Me MumbaikarDecember 21, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    its beautiful, the lights too.

    ReplyDelete
  38. shellyDecember 22, 2014 at 8:47 PM

    Love the wood and the details.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)