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My friend, Denmark, and I took a quick day trip to Yuma, Arizona which is just right over the California state border. I had read about this church before our trip and mentioned we should stop by to take a look. I spotted it on our way to the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground along Highway 95 and we decided to photograph it on our way back.
Our timing couldn't have been more perfect as we came back to photograph the church right at a spectacular sunset. The church sits in the middle of a field away from the highway down a dirt road. I only noticed it because there is a sign off the highway that reads, "Stop, Rest, Worship."
The story behind the small church (it seats about 12 people) is that a local farmer built it to honor his wife and its only official service is during Easter. It's open to the public and there is a guest register you can sign.
Roadside America.com lists it as one of the smallest churches in the world. I see it as a refuge for the world's problems and a resting place from the hot Arizona weather. A tiny gift from a farmer with a huge heart.
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Hello Sam,
ReplyDeleteThe tiny church of Yuma is a historic small if not the smallest church in the world. The church seem built in hurry without a visible window in it. Anyway we only need a door to enter and reunited with our creator.May be there is no need to see the sorrounding ground when our purpose is to open good communication with GOD.Thank you for sharing with me this memorable church. Mel.
Mel - Thank you for your thoughtful comments.
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