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Tabernacle (Methodist)
Center of a camp meeting In Methodism / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In Methodism (inclusive of the holiness movement), a tabernacle is the center of a camp meeting, where revival services occur.[1][2] These evangelistic services are aimed at preaching the two works of grace in Methodism: (1) the New Birth and (2) entire sanctification. They additionally call backsliders to repentance.[3][4] Tabernacles may be constructed in a cruciform-shaped fashion and are most often made of wood.[5][6] Like the interior of many Methodist churches, in the center of the tabernacle is an altar upon which the Eucharist is consecrated; a pulpit stands near it and is used by preachers to deliver sermons.[5] The area of the tabernacle housing the altar and pulpit is delimited by the mourner's bench, which is used by congregants during altar calls.[5] Surrounding the tabernacle itself are usually several cabins and/or tents, where people stay while attending the camp meeting.[6]
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