Tabernacle (Methodist)
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In Methodism (inclusive of the holiness movement), a tabernacle is the center of a camp meeting, where revival services occur.[1][2] These evangelistic services are aimed at preaching the two works of grace in Methodism: (1) the New Birth and (2) entire sanctification. They additionally call backsliders to repentance.[3][4] Tabernacles may be constructed in a cruciform-shaped fashion and are most often made of wood.[5][6] Like the interior of many Methodist churches, in the center of the tabernacle is an altar upon which the Eucharist is consecrated; a pulpit stands near it and is used by preachers to deliver sermons.[5] The area of the tabernacle housing the altar and pulpit is delimited by the mourner's bench, which is used by congregants during altar calls.[5] Surrounding the tabernacle itself are usually several cabins and/or tents, where people stay while attending the camp meeting.[6]
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The tabernacle of Wesleyan Grove, also known as the Martha's Vineyard Campmeeting Association -
The tabernacle of Wesleyan Methodist Campground in Stoneboro, Pennsylvania -
The tabernacle of Ocean Grove, New Jersey -
The tabernacle of Bethany Beach, Delaware -
Methodists gather at the tabernacle of Ocean Grove, New Jersey -
The tabernacle of Indian Fields Methodist Campground -
A camp meeting service at Wesleyan Methodist Campground in Stoneboro, Pennsylvania -
The tabernacle of Pleasant Grove Camp Meeting Ground -
The tabernacle of Summit Evangelical Wesleyan Campground in Cooperstown, Pennsylvania -
The tabernacle of Flatwoods Reformed Free Methodist Campground in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania
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- ^ David, Jonathan C. (2007). Together Let Us Sweetly Live: The Singing and Praying Bands. University of Illinois Press. p. 151. ISBN 9780252074196.
- ^ Evans, Linda L. (2011). Will You Sparkle in the Light: An End-of-the-Age Crash Course in the Supernatural and Spiritual Things of God. WestBow Press. p. 218. ISBN 9781449719593.
- ^ Heath, Elaine A. (1 January 2009). Naked Faith: The Mystical Theology of Phoebe Palmer. Wipf and Stock Publishers. p. 17. ISBN 9781630877170.
Penitents came forward to the "mourners' bench," a long bench near the pulpit where sins were confessed and forgiveness received.
- ^ Atkin, Pippa (2003). Flexi-RE Evaluation. Nelson Thornes. p. 8. ISBN 9780748763542.
Their sermons done, revivalists like Caughey and Marsden, following time-honoured Methodist procedure, would urge people to the communion rail - called also the mourners' bench, a kind of Protestant confessional - in public acceptance of Christ.
- ^ a b c Randolph, Vance (1980). Religious songs and other items. University of Missouri Press. p. 13. ISBN 9780826203007.
- ^ a b Lanier, Gabrielle M.; Herman, Bernard L. (19 June 1997). Everyday Architecture of the Mid-Atlantic: Looking at Buildings and Landscapes. JHU Press. p. 275. ISBN 9780801853258. Retrieved 1 July 2018.