The original Wesleyan church at Surface hill, constructed in 1869, is only a year younger than Gympie

Susan @llen, on November 25, 2008, said:

This church stands on the same sight as the more modern Wesleyan Surface Hill church, which was constructed in 1890

There is an interesting wall running along the front edge of the church grounds Here's a side view of this old church which I took before I realised how old the building is.

I'm learning more about this town every day, thanks to doing this!

Some very interesting details about the two churches, and the rock retaining wall can be found on this WEBSITE

It really has some interesting details, such as there being a pot buried under the foundations of the newer church, containing a copy of the Gympie Times....

paulie455, on November 26, 2008, said:

Looks like there is about to be a happening.

P xx

Eva Kaprinay, on November 26, 2008, said:

Wonderful little church! Greetings Eva

Susan @llen, on November 27, 2008, said:

Do you mean like it might be about to lift off the ground or something, Paul? NOw that's funny, that's the sort of feeling I had when I put this photo up on the computer screen, but I blamed it on watching too much Dr. Who on tv!

Lovely to hear from you, I'm flat out with all the kids' stuff for Christmas happenings at present, so have got really behind with everything again, but oh well, never mind, I'll catch up in the holidays!

Love to all,

sue x

Susan @llen, on November 27, 2008, said:

Thank you, Eva. I was so excited to see how old this little church building is. I've driven past it hundreds and hundreds of times and never realized its historical significance, tucked away in the corner of the plot of land, but i look at it with new eyes, since finding out about it for posting this photo.

My very best wishes to you, Eva, and thanks again for taking the time to comment, it always makes my day!

Sue

MaryAlice, on December 1, 2008, said:

What a darling little church, Sue!

I enjoyed reading about it as well, and thank you for the added history. It's all very interesting.

What a fantastic sky you managed to include! It makes for a delightful capture and beautiful mood for this charming bit of history.

I love old churches, and this one certainly fits the build!

Much enjoyed!

I hope you are doing very well, my friend. I have missed talking to you lately.

Take care, and be HAPPY! =)

Love,

M. Alice

Susan @llen, on December 13, 2008, said:

Yooo hooo, Mary Alicedo you still remember me? I'm the one who never never replies to her comments, and everyone probably thinks I've fallen off a log somewhere, and that's the end of that, but nope, here I am again, large as life and twice as ugly!

I'm very glad you found this photo of this little church, Mary alice, I thought you would like it when I was doing these photos. It was such a nice surprise to me that it is so old though. I'd never given the history of it much thought until I took some photos of it. I can tell you exactly which buildings have tree seedlings or grass growing out of their facades down Mary Street too, from looking up at the old buildings all the while. I should be employed by the council, shouldn't I?

I'll try very hard to come over to your gallery later, it will be just like the good old days before I got completely bogged under with everything, and hit rather a downer at the same time, which is never a good combination, so I hoep to catch you later!

very best wishes to you, MaryAlice, I hope this finds you in fine fettle. (That's pommie for feeling good..) Sue x