Talcum Power Traditional Cache
Hidden : 8/24/2006
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


This micro is placed near a church in the Talcum community of Knott County, in southeastern Kentucky. This particular church is among thousands of others that belong to this denomination, which has been in existence since 1525 AD. The denomination numbers over one million members in about 60 countries worldwide.

Some church history...

The (Anabaptist) faith movement began in Europe in the 16th Century when a small group of believers challenged the reforms of Martin Luther and others during the Protestant Reformation, saying they were not radical enough and calling for adult rather than infant baptism. In 1525, several members set themselves apart from the official church by publicly declaring their faith in Jesus Christ and re-baptizing each other.

Church-state structures did not tolerate these Anabaptists or "Anabaptizers," meaning re-baptizers. Over the course of two generations, thousands were persecuted. Many met death as martyrs. In order to preserve the movement, the survivors went into hiding. From 1575 to 1850, membership grew primarily when adults passed their faith to their children.

Though their streams of faith may differ, this faith holds common beliefs: Jesus Christ is central to worship and to everyday living. Behavior is to follow Christ's example. The Bible is considered the inspired word of God. Membership continues to be voluntary, with adult baptism upon declaration of faith.

They are known for their peace stand, taken because they believe Jesus Christ taught the way of peace. Many members choose not to participate in military service. Some take their belief further by objecting to government military expenditure; a few choose not to pay the percentage of their annual income tax that would go for military purposes.

This congregation in Talcum was founded in 1952 and it has 37 members.

(Source: Official Website)

PLEASE NOTE: Please use caution in the area as the road is narrow and winding. Exit route 80 ~ 1 mile east of the Perry-Knott County line. Cache is less than 1 mile off route 80.

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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