Church

Yesterday, for some reason, unknown to me, we had church in someone's house instead of the church building.  We left here at 9:00 and walked.  All of us were spread out for a quarter mile or more.  As we passed houses with dogs, the dogs would start barking and have to bark a long time before we all passed the house.  As we walked, we passed other families walking to their churches. 

I still like to wear a dress every Sunday morning.  I was really thankful I had on jeans and tennis shoes, as the road was rocky and steep in places.  Heels would have been a challenge I didn't care to negotiate.

Since the family whose house we were going, goes to our church, it was enlightening to me to see how far they have to walk each week and over what terrain.

We got there right at 9:30 and the house was already  half full.  That might be a first.  There were benches for the children.  Since we had 20 children, counting Haley, those benches filled fast upon our arrival.  The little house filled quickly and every seat was full and some people were standing outside.  It was hot and crowded, but the singing and the fellowship were oh so sweet.  The children were dismissed for classes much sooner than normal and everyone was then able to come inside.  Everyone lingered longer yesterday after church.

We started home with our group and again we were spread out.  Matt came walking from another direction.  He wasn't sure if some of the boys had come home.  I did a quick headcount and all my kids were there.  Lunch was ready.  After two nice long walks, there was no problem at nap time.  Those girls were asleep within five minutes.

It was great to experience church in a different setting.

Terri