County of church: Franklin County
Location of church: St. Jordan Rd & US-50, between Beaufort and Union
Phone: 573-583-3228
Pastor: Sarah Andler-Dahlhmeimer
Architectural Style: Gothic Revival
Of the three signs, this is the newest. I believe it is to mark the cemetery more than the church, even though it does not say that.
There are a couple of quotes on the stone, but the high light is the large white marble cross on the northern side of the sign.
This church sets off the road, up on a hill, just like the old days, with an outdoor chapel in the woods, and a cemetery sloping off the hill side.
The Gothic church does not have a web site, so text and history are hard to find
"You call the worlds into being, create persons in your own image, and set before each one the ways of life and death.
"You seek in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and sin.
"You judge people and nations by your righteous will declared through prophets and apostles.
"In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Savior, you have come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and reconciling the world to yourself.
"You bestow upon us your Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues, and races.
"You call us into your church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to be your servants in the service of others, to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil, to share in Christ’s baptism and eat at his table, to join him in his passion and victory.
"You promise to all who trust you forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace, your presence in trial and rejoicing, and eternal life in your realm which has no end.
"Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto you." ~ UCC