By Holy Ground Traditional Cache
Toot & Friend: Every thing is gone
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This is located on level ground with parking close by.
The name comes from the building close by which has a great history.
The Chapel of the Lake is an interdenominational ministry here at Johnson Lake. In the summer of 1962, the idea of a church to service the people who come to the lake to enjoy its many recreational activities was discussed among several cabin owners. Fourteen persons gathered at a cabin on Sandy Point one Sunday morning for an informal service with a Methodist minister preaching from a rocking chair. As others heard of the services the interest and enthusiasm grew. For the remainder of that summer, services were held in the former Camp Fire Girls cabin on Mallard Beach with between 80 and 85 attending. Realizing the need for a permanent meeting place, a committee was formed. They purchased the original chapel building from the Latter Day Saints in Eustis. It was moved to the present location in 1963. The bell, pews and reed organ were added that year also. The small chapel has been added onto a couple of times to accommodate the many campers, fishermen, and cabin owners that wish to worship there.
The first service in the little chapel was on June 2, 1963 and was attended by 83 persons. Since that day, services have been held every summer beginning Memorial Day weekend and continuing through the Labor Day weekend.
Many have joined in worship here and represent many denominations and have come from at least 15 states and a few foreign countries.
Services begin at 8:30 a.m. each Sunday morning with a guest minister bringing the message each week. In addition to the regular Sunday morning services, the Chapel is used for weddings and funerals plus numerous lake related meetings from mid-April through mid-September. The Chapel of the Lake is the property of Johnson Lake Development, Inc. and is supervised by the Chapel Committee. The Chapel is self-supporting through generous weekly collections, donations and memorials.
This cache has the usual items plus a log book and pencil. The container is a half gallon cooler jug painted gray to match its surroundings.
Please return to it's location when finished.
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