Red River Meeting House and the surrounding grounds were filled with activities in 2015.
7TH ANNUAL BLANKET TRADE DAYS 2015: The weather was perfect! Everyone enjoyed laying out blankets of items for sale or setting up tables. A round robin trading game took place Saturday night, which was really fun with the children using flint they had gleaned from the field as their currency.
Caitlyn Guyer gave a wonderful presentation on human trafficking in India and Parson John officiated our Sunday service. It was a wonderful weekend!
8TH ANNUAL BLANKET TRADE DAY on April 1-3, 2016. This event will not be advertised to the public so our participants can relax and fellowship. You are welcome to camp with us or just spend the day trading and shopping.
Bring your char cloth expertise and samples. We will be sharing our reenactor tips with some newbies.
An indepth teaching on clothing; from how to choose proper fabrics, construction of (sewing tips), purpose, functionality and how to properly wear the garments led by Janae Leeke.
The annual Round Robin trading game will be on Saturday night so bring something you want to trade.
There will be a memorial service for Steve Lashlee, who passed away in November on Saturday night and Parson John will be in charge of the service on Sunday morning.
A potluck meal on Saturday evening. No food vendor.
MISSING ONE OF OUR OWN: Steve Lashlee passed away on Nov. 16, 2015. He was a member of our reenactment group and considered RRMH his home church. Many of you will remember his generosity and his passion to educate and encourage others to living history. In lieu of flowers the family asked that donations be given to RRMH.
20th ANNUAL PRIMITIVE CAMPMEETING AND RENDEZVOUS: On Friday night Lester Doyle of Lodi, Wisc. spoke about the storms of life and how we need to allow God to say “Peace Be Still” into our storms. It was a very timely message because many in our group are struggling with various needs. After service, Jon Hagee gave a musical concert of Scots/Irish tunes using his guitar and a 200 year old lute. It was a wonderful concert. Very educational and entertaining. Because of the weather, we slept to the gentle sound of rain and frogs all night.
The Saturday morning teaching involved Stephen and Laura Gove speaking on the Declaration of Independence and the beginning of the American Revolution. They had a good turnout for their talk. Robert Operia was a big hit with his portrayal of a frontier doctor/surgeon, entertaining the crowd with a demonstration on how to amputate quickly and efficiently. The auction was very busy and successful for the upkeep of the grounds. Martin Hickey led a group of militia to the cemetery where he performed a honorary memorial service by reading the names of the soldiers that are buried in the cemetery and all wars were represented up to and including the Korean War followed by shooting a volley.
That evening Muskrat Jack (Mike Longstreth) preached about having a life of forgiveness. That was really needed, too, with all the tension and hatred that is going on in our nation. It was great to have him back after so long. It has been at least 10 years.
After the evening service we were able to meet in the parking lot at the top of the hill to listen to Professor Rico Tyler from WKU teach about the stars and navigation. We stayed up there until about midnight. It was so interesting learning about navigation on land and sea. We slept to the sound of owls hooting to each other across the camp, and crickets. Such a variety of sounds to sleep by.
Sunday was also beautiful weather. Professor Mark McPherson preached our Sunday sermon. He spoke on how the little things we think are not important can be used mightily in great ways by God. He talked about his ministry in Brazil and how God worked there. Steve Vann was in charge of the sacrament service and used the opportunity to share the research he has done on how those services would have been led. Very educational! The Spirit of the Lord moved in a beautiful way while we participated in communion.
It was a wonderful weekend. We so appreciate all our campers, speakers, Coy’s BBQ and how God blessed us with lovely weather and His presence.
66th ANNUAL ASSOCIATION MEETING: Weather was absolutely perfect when a large crowd attended the annual dinner, service and business meeting. The food was wonderful and the fellowship fun around the tables under the trees with the light breeze. Much appreciation to Tim Watson for playing his horn, Steve and Joyce Vann for playing their dulcimers, Kathy Sneed for leading our music and Rev. John Wesley for being our speaker. Rev. Wesley did a wonderful first person portrayal of Barton Stone which thrilled and educated all the history buffs in attendance. He is the retired pastor emeritus of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Those who left before the business meeting missed out on learning about the research that has been going on concerning some who are buried in the cemetery. Typical business meetings can be boring but you never know what’s going to transpire with the one at RRMH. It can really be a lot of fun. The business meeting is open to everyone who attends the dinner and service. If you are in attendance, you are considered a member and your vote is appreciated.
RED RIVER TALES AT ADAMS: Rick Gregory was so kind to invite us to share a story about RRMH. Tom and Dreama Ruley reenacted a couple returning from the great revival of 1800 and the things they saw and experienced. Steve and Joyce Vann demonstrated their dulcimers under a lovely awning set up by Richard and Darlynn Moore with many RRMH treasures underneath.
SUMMER REVIVAL: God's Mission Ministry with Shekinah Glory Ministries held a tent revival at RRMH. It was a very special time of healing and unity for all involved. The presence of God was very precious to all who attended.
STUDENTS AT RRMH: Stephen and Laura Gove met with two 8th grade classes from Adairville School on Oct. 22. Laura spoke in much detail on the history and Stephen brought his traveling museum which delighted the 8th graders. A highlight for the students was when Stephen demonstrated his long hunter rifle. They were very well mannered students and a joy to be around.
VISITING CHURCHES: In the fall months, we have had several churches reserve the meeting house for their members to have a special place to pray and fellowship. One group came to pray for their upcoming revival and another came to have a staff meeting and prayer. Some come simply as a group of friends to pray. We welcome everyone, we just ask that you call 270-539-6528 or email moore@logantele.com with your date and time.
REGULAR SERVICES AT RRMH: Since 2008, services have been taking place at 3:00 p.m. on the 1st Sunday of each month. It is a time of prayer, devotion/preaching and fellowship at the Red River Meeting House. You may contact Tom Ruley 270-586-7632 or Richard Moore 270-539-6528 for further information.
Bro. Johnnie Baldwin is holding church services at the meeting house every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. You may contact him at 270-847-5212 for further information.
*Both of these services are open to the public to attend at whatever time is convenient for the individual.
CHRISTMAS PARADE AND CANDLELIGHT SERVICE: Robert Ambuske pulled a trailer in the parade that was loaded with giggly reenactors throwing lots of candy. Darlynn Moore presented a wonderful candlelight Christmas program at the meetinghouse that included the Guyer children singing, our musicians were Steve and Joyce Vann, Gloria Ambuske and Laura Gove with Derek Guyer bringing the sermon. Thanks to Diane Krulik and Darlynn Moore for decorating the meetinghouse so beautifully.
UPDATE ON PAVILION/BATHROOMS: All Things Construction started on the bathroom facility the end of September. They have continuously worked on the building when weather permitted. Progress has been slow lately due to weather and soft ground. Hopefully with some good weather, the plumber and electrician can do their work. We hope to have the facility ready for spring events.
RED RIVER MEETING HOUSE AND MAULDING'S FORT STATE HISTORICAL MARKERS: There is a fund set up to replace the two historical markers that were on Highway 663. If you would like to contribute, please make your check payable to Red River Meeting House and Cemetery Association. Also, please designate which marker you are donating to in the memo section of your check. We currently have $150 for the Red River marker. The state markers are very expensive and Carl Foster is representing Logan County on this matter and working diligently for us.
GENEALOGY: Darlynn Moore has had several people contact her lately about their genealogy and loved ones who are buried in the Red River Cemetery. She would like to have a section for queries where you give a brief explanation of who you are looking for, who you might be a descendant of, and your contact information. Hopefully someone who receives the newsletter might be able to help solve some missing pieces.
21st ANNUAL PRIMITIVE CAMPMEETING AND RENDEZVOUS OCT. 14-16
PRESIDENT'S CORNER: Wow, another year has come and gone. We make resolutions and some of those come and some of those go. To those who get our newsletters, it has been a year since one has been sent….No. 17, January 2015. As you can tell with the information in this newsletter it has been a busy one and this just covers the surface. I would like to say a big THANK YOU to Dreama Ruley for the time she spends getting our newsletters ready and sent. Because of volunteers that help year in and year out here at Red River, we have continued to work together.
I would encourage each one of you to find somewhere you could be a volunteer if you don’t already and help someone or some place this year with your time. I know here at Red River, we appreciate anyone’s help and support. Have a blessed year and go be a blessing this year!
Richard Moore
Just a thought: Some people give every year on the anniversary of their loved one passing. Thank you so much for your continued support.
Appreciation to Hillvue Heights Church in Bowling Green for the use of their copy machine. Also I would like to thank the Logan County Tourism Commission for their help in paying for our pamphlets.
Please note on your check what project you are donating to (pavilion/bathrooms, postage, state markers or meetinghouse repairs). You can also donate on the website www.rrmh.org through the Pay Pal account. Donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible.
Contact Richard Moore at 270-539-6528 or moore@logantele.com
Red River Meeting House Association
c/o Richard Moore
2459 Trimble Rd
Adairville, Ky. 42202