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Gradyville Baptist Church renovations underway

Landmark church has new roof, but same familiar look with new steeple.
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By Mike Bennett

Gradyville Baptist Church, 159 Old Gradyville Church Road, Gradyville, KY has begun its one-step-at-a-time) renovations.

The first step was completed last fall with the completion of the new roof on the sanctuary.

However, with that repair, we lost the over 125+ years old steeple. Fortunately, pictures and measurements taken prior to removing the old steeple so the new one would look the same.

The only difference is that now there is a cross on top and the bell is now working.




Gradyville Baptist Church, 159 Old Gradyville Road, Gradyville, KY. Pastor, Bro. Keith Fields. Sunday School, 9:30amCT. Sunday worship service, 10:45amCT. Sunday Evening Worship Service, 6pmCT. Wednesday prayer meeting, 6pmCT. Mailing address: 856 Jones Chapel Road, Columbia, KY 42728. Phone: 270-250-5222. - Deacon Mike Bennett _____________


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Gradyville Baptist Church, new same as old steeple - I



2015-05-09 - Gradyville, KY - Photo by Mike Bennett, Deacon. A new belltower, same-as-the-old-one, was put in place this week at Gradyville Baptist Church. One difference: The bell now works.
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Gradyville Baptist Church, new same as old steeple - II



2015-05-09 - Gradyville, KY - Photo by Mike Bennett, Deacon.
Our one-step-at-a-time renovations is moving along. Above, the new belltower is in place. - MIKE BENNETT, Deacon

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Gradyville Baptist Church, new same as old, with cross atop - III



2015-05-09 - 159 Old Gradyvillle Church Road, Gradyville, KY - Photo by Mike Bennett.
One modification: The belltower, with a working bell in it, is now topped by a gleaning steeple with a cross of Jesus. - MIKE BENNETT, Deacon

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Gradyville Baptist Renovations - IV



2015-05-09 - 159 Old Gradyvillle Church Road, Gradyville, KY - Photo by Mike Bennett, Deacon. Gold cross now tops the belltower of the landmark Gradyville Baptist Church. - MIKE BENNETT
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Gradyville Baptist Church: History under roof



2015-05-10 - 159 Old Gradyvillle Church Road, Gradyville, KY - Photo by Mike Bennett, Deacon.
When the old roof was removed, the strength and endurance of the rafters showed through. The congregation is renovating with one-at-a-time steps, working diligently to maintain the outward appearance of what is surely one of America's most beautiful and most recognized country churches.

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Gradyvillle Baptist Church: New roof complete



2015-05-10 - 159 Old Gradyvillle Church Road, Gradyville, KY - Photo by Mike Bennett, Deacon.
A new black metal roof protects the landmark Gradyville Baptist Church at this stage of its one-step-at-a-time renovation. Since this photo, a new belltower, with working bell, and new steeple topped with a cross, is in place.

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