There are hundreds of small churches that dot the rural Midwest. There are Lutherans, Methodists, Catholics, and a few Baptists, as well. These churches are a part of the communities in which they reside. In most cases, they have been part of those communities for 4 generations or more.
It is fun to walk into some of them. The floors are old wood, stained dark. They creak when you walk on them. There are stained glass windows, most often donated by a family in memory of a loved one.
So, it was time to head for a church in such an area earlier this summer.
I tend to enjoy the balcony. It is generally less crowded!
And, sometimes you get a nice image or two of the proceedings.
There is nothing that provides more "local color" of a community than being at a wedding. All the traditions are there. It is most interesting to me to observe these and appreciate them for what they are. They provide structure and meaning in people's lives.
It is a gift to be a part of these celebrations.
It is fun to walk into some of them. The floors are old wood, stained dark. They creak when you walk on them. There are stained glass windows, most often donated by a family in memory of a loved one.
So, it was time to head for a church in such an area earlier this summer.
I tend to enjoy the balcony. It is generally less crowded!
And, sometimes you get a nice image or two of the proceedings.
There is nothing that provides more "local color" of a community than being at a wedding. All the traditions are there. It is most interesting to me to observe these and appreciate them for what they are. They provide structure and meaning in people's lives.
It is a gift to be a part of these celebrations.
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