Church with the Other JC November 5, 2009
Posted by Matt in music.Tags: Galloway Methodist, Johnny Cash, Lifelink church, Memphis, Mike McCarthy
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I just read this article in the Commerical Appeal and had to share it. Lifelink Church, a local Memphis congregation, recently bought the 100 year old Galloway Methodist Church building in midtown Memphis. The really interesting thing about this move is who they are looking to as an influence in their new home – Johnny Cash.
Johnny Cash’s first public performance was with a gospel band in the basement of this church in 1953 during a bake sale. The actual stage still stands and is stillin use today. The pastor of the church says that Cash’s life is an inspiration.
His is the Christian story. It’s about redemption. He wrestled with his demons and he eventually came back. that’s real life.
Local director Mike McCarthy is working with the church to film a documentary on Cash’s life and connection to this church, called “The Gospel According to Johnny.” It will include interviews with Cash’s sister, Joanne Cash, and people who witnessed that first show.
The church is building a recording studio next to the basement stage and are planning to erect a Johnny Cash exhibit on his life and faith.
Wow. That sounds like my kind of place.
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