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The Church of the Redeemer Holds A Reception for King James' Bible


  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • | 4:00 a.m. September 18, 2011
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Church of the Redeemer held a wine and cheese soft kick-off on Saturday to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James’ version of The Bible. The anniversary is on Oct. 9, and for the entire month of October the church will be celebrating with a Biblethon reading of the bible from start to finish, a display of old bibles and it is hosting a choir who will perform Handel’s “Messiah.”

The King James’ version was one of the first English translations. King James ordered a committee of scholars to produce a faithful translation to be read in public. It was just one feature of the protestant reformation.

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Carl Benninghoff, Julie Callel, Sheri Darling, Laura and Dave Hardenburgh and Janet Short enjoy the festivities during the kick-off reception for the month-long celebration of the 400th anniversary of the King James' Bible.
Carl Benninghoff, Julie Callel, Sheri Darling, Laura and Dave Hardenburgh and Janet Short enjoy the festivities during the kick-off reception for the month-long celebration of the 400th anniversary of the King James' Bible.
Mary Brown and Erica Cave uncork the wine for the celebration. They helped put the reception together following the service.
Mary Brown and Erica Cave uncork the wine for the celebration. They helped put the reception together following the service.
Mary Brown created the display of the King James' Bible for the wine and cheese reception. The King James' version wasn't the first English translation of the bible, but it is the Authorized Version to be read in church.
Mary Brown created the display of the King James' Bible for the wine and cheese reception. The King James' version wasn't the first English translation of the bible, but it is the Authorized Version to be read in church.
Rebecca Hill and Kumiko Hampton are sopranos in the Church of the Redeemer’s choir. On Sunday evening, they performed a song by William Bird.
Rebecca Hill and Kumiko Hampton are sopranos in the Church of the Redeemer’s choir. On Sunday evening, they performed a song by William Bird.
The King James’ Bible might be turning 400, but people of all ages are celebrating.  Ivy Morton and Avery Morse say cheese before eating some.
The King James’ Bible might be turning 400, but people of all ages are celebrating. Ivy Morton and Avery Morse say cheese before eating some.
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Carolyn Peet and Patricia Brunel make their rounds at the appetizer table. Behind them is a display honoring the King James’ bible, which will celebrate its 400th anniversary on Oct. 9.
Carolyn Peet and Patricia Brunel make their rounds at the appetizer table. Behind them is a display honoring the King James’ bible, which will celebrate its 400th anniversary on Oct. 9.
Paul and Donna Rutledge and Harold and Marsha Nippert enjoy each other’s company at Church of the Redeemer’s kick-off celebration for the Oct. 9 400th anniversary of the King James’ Bible.
Paul and Donna Rutledge and Harold and Marsha Nippert enjoy each other’s company at Church of the Redeemer’s kick-off celebration for the Oct. 9 400th anniversary of the King James’ Bible.
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Father Lance Wallace talks to Gail Marsdon during the wine and cheese reception following Church of the Redeemer’s service.
Father Lance Wallace talks to Gail Marsdon during the wine and cheese reception following Church of the Redeemer’s service.
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Wine and cheese were used to celebrate the soft kick-off of the 400th anniversary of the King James' Bible. The real anniversary is Oct. 9, and Church of the Redeemer is one of the local churches celebrating throughout the entire month of October.
Wine and cheese were used to celebrate the soft kick-off of the 400th anniversary of the King James' Bible. The real anniversary is Oct. 9, and Church of the Redeemer is one of the local churches celebrating throughout the entire month of October.
Kathy and Cooper Yaw are pretty in pink and enjoying conversation with Linda Robinson, the minister’s wife.
Kathy and Cooper Yaw are pretty in pink and enjoying conversation with Linda Robinson, the minister’s wife.

 

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