The 188th Marietta Campmeeting takes place from July 10-19 at the Marietta Campground (2301 Roswell Road, across from East Cobb United Methodist Church), starting with the traditional opening night picnic from 6-7 p.m.
The theme of this year’s revival event is “Jesus Is Our Hope As An Anchor for the Soul,” with special events and guest speakers who will feature at the revival that dates back to 1837 (full schedule here).
Other long-standing events include a watermelon-cutting (July 11), an ice cream social (July 17) and tentholder meetings for members.
Daily services will take place at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., and the public also is invited. There’s also a special children’s church Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to noon with Bible lessons, games and crafts.
The guest preachers this year include Johnny Foster of East Cobb Baptist Church, Scott Kelly of Eastside Baptist Church, Kristen Lee of East Cobb United Methodist Church and Rev. Ike Reighard of Piedmont Church and the CEO of MUST Ministries.
The Marietta Campmeeting is open to the public and free to attend.
For more information and a full list of events, speakers and other guests, click here.
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