Church Paintings

 

Mt. Ephraim Methodist

Old Bateshill Church of Christ

Pleasant Hill Church

The original Mt. Ephraim Church

Another view of Mt. Ephraim Church

Ogle’s Ridge Church

Caldwell UM Church

Road Fork Church

Coen’s Church

In the late 1930’s the Muskingum Conservancy District in Ohio decided to build Seneca Lake. I assume it was built for flood control but would need to do some research on that. What I do know is that Coen’s Church’s members and attendees lived in the area where Seneca Lake lies. Most of these people lost their farms and homes to the lake and had to move away. With that, the congregation of Coen’s Methodist Church lost most of its members and for many years stood empty. When I was a child I used to go with my grandparents to what was called the Coen’s Reunion. The church was closed even then. I remember the eerie feeling that came over me thinking that that nice building sat there but where were the people? Over the years, the building stood and began to get into a declined condition and was taken down. This picture of Coen’s Church was published by Randy Lashley, who really knows its history. His grandparents, Norman and Mary Miley, lived just up the road. I decided to do my best to capture this church in a painting. This is one of my favorite paintings because of the memories that accompany its existence. I especially like the old car going past. Our school bus used to pass here so its no wonder I always noticed it. I wonder who was driving by in that car???

Click here is what Wikipedia has to say about Seneca Lake.

Coen’s Cemetery and Others in the Area

A Coen’s Reunion (picture belongs to Randy Lashley)

Another view of Coen’s Church (with windows removed)

Yet, another picture.

                               Archer’s Ridge Church

Gould’s Run Church