NewsSeptember 30, 2012

The annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
People listen as Rev. Michael Schriener of Morning Star Church gives his message to around 100 people Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People listen as Rev. Michael Schriener of Morning Star Church gives his message to around 100 people Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
From left, Rev. Billy Hahs, Mary Jane Statler, Elouise Hahs and Rev. Jerry Statler visit the interior of Old McKendree Chapel Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at the chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com From left, Rev. Billy Hahs, Mary Jane Statler, Elouise Hahs and Rev. Jerry Statler visit the interior of Old McKendree Chapel Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at the chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
The annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Rev. Michael Schriener of Morning Star Church gives his message to around 100 people Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Rev. Michael Schriener of Morning Star Church gives his message to around 100 people Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Rev. Michael Schriener of Morning Star Church gives his message to around 100 people Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Rev. Michael Schriener of Morning Star Church gives his message to around 100 people Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Mary Harriet Talbut speaks to the crowd before the offering Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Mary Harriet Talbut speaks to the crowd before the offering Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
People listen as Rev. Michael Schriener of Morning Star Church gives his message to around 100 people Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People listen as Rev. Michael Schriener of Morning Star Church gives his message to around 100 people Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
People listen as Rev. Michael Schriener of Morning Star Church gives his message to around 100 people Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People listen as Rev. Michael Schriener of Morning Star Church gives his message to around 100 people Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Bev Rhodes of Advance, Mo. listens as Rev. Michael Schriener of Morning Star Church gives his message to around 100 people Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Bev Rhodes of Advance, Mo. listens as Rev. Michael Schriener of Morning Star Church gives his message to around 100 people Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.
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The annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.

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