Its been a neat thing to have been able to attend these since I first photographed one in the early 1980s. Harder to find today but such a special thing to be a part of.
I was born down there, and went to many of these as a young child. I ended up in new England where I've been for almost 40 years now. I sure do miss the fellowship. They don't do these things up here. At least in my experience. I sure do miss the church and fellowship of home.
It is an unusual event even here. Many churches have formal events and services but the thing I love about these type homecomings is the relaxed, informal nature of them. There is a basic structure but other than that people just get together, visit, sing, share stories, and such.
Thought I would add another comment. I asked a number of people here in wv and they said that they would rather be baptized in a creek or river, the old time way. That was wonderful to hear. I've only baptized people in that way and thank God for it. ❤
Larry, It is certainly gotten more unusual as more baptismal pools have been built as churches modernize but there is something about the river baptism and being out in nature, connected to the earth that makes it special as well.
Been to many homecomings with dinner on the ground in my life. Family been in the South since before the Northern Incursion. This video took me back to memories of so many now gone. Blest my heart.
You are welcome, and thanks for watching. This is such a wonderful event and one that doesn't happen much anymore. Lots of activities at a relaxed pace and great fellowship.
Wonderful video as always. Thanks for sharing this. It’s always a blessing to see good fellowship and worship. Hopefully We can go visit very soon. Alan Coates
Alan, So glad you enjoyed the video. They are such great folks and always so welcoming. Its always a wonderful event that I look forward being a part of. Maybe we'll see you there next year!
I just found your channel last week, but I'm watching your videos every chance I get and showing them to my folks. I'm from Candler, but my daddy's side of the family is from the Big Ivy area. They settled there back in the 1770s and 80s. I've had the privilege of getting to know, or at least meet some of these fine folks ever since I was a kid when we'd go hunting and fishing out there around Shelton Laurel and Spillcorn. I'm glad you're letting them share their stories about these places, their family history and way of life with the rest of the world. I hope it convinces others that stuff like this is worth preserving. Also, i wanted to know where you found that music at the end of the video? That was a great way to end it!
Thanks much for sharing some of your family history. I love your neck of the woods. We have a subscription to a music library that allows us to pick appropriate content. Thanks for the compliment. I hope you will keep stopping by and visiting. We need you!
We certainly appreciate you watching and sharing the word. Its essential for us to continue to make new episodes showcasing the many wonderful folk of the Appalachian Mountains. The generation you mention is passing quickly and its harder to find folks living on the land of their parents and grandparents, but the communities seem to remain strong and loving to their neighbors.
Thank you Tim for preserving the warmth of this culture and its music. You warm my heart with each episode. It brings me back to my life in Sandy Mush. The sense of community is precious.
So beautiful! You all may not realize how special this event is. Intimate, loving, caring family and loved-ones. I long for a place like this to belong. Regards, from far north California
Hey Elizabeth. We do realize how special this is! Thanks for spending time with us. You are always welcome here. We will keep the front porch light on.
Don't gasp please but I'm an atheist and even I enjoyed watching this!!🙋🏼♀️❤️😁👌 I now live in Eastern NC but I would love to see this, in person, just to witness ALL of it!!❤️ It's truly a beautiful thing and ISN'T, unfortunately, that common anymore!!🥺
I think everyone can appreciate the love and fellowship people share when they get together at such spiritual events, whether they are religious or not. So glad you enjoyed the episode.
In the Baptist Church someone can only be baptized once they profess to take Jesus Christ as their savior. So, there is not minimum age, but most people I see baptized are 8 or older, many in teens, but, of course there is no upper age limit.
In Acts 2: 37-38. the people heard the Word of God and were pricked in their hearts, so they obviously believed, because they asked 'what shall we do?' Peter told them to repent and be baptized . . . (I leave it to you to get your Bible and read the complete text). A baby doesn't know what sin is, so how can a baby repent from sin?
