We joined them at their church on Sunday morning and it reminded me of "Little House on the Prairie." About 80 people gathered in a little heritage church, complete with a church bell ringing in the steeple to welcome the worshippers.
The entry was a tiny little foyer which was also served as the kitchen. All sorts of cakes, cookies and sandwiches were ready for a picnic on the ground after the service. Casual interaction between the people and the pastor during the service was interesting and sometimes comical.
A genuine love for God and each other was very evident in their sincere and fervent intercessory prayer. This was a very special Sunday as four young people shared their testimony of faith. After the last amen, the pastor said, "Let's go down to the river and we will baptize them".
The whole congregation walked a few blocks down the road past the old hotel, gathered at the river and watched as the pastor and the four young people waded into the cold, shallow Kettle River to show all onlookers their commitment to follow Jesus. PTL! It blessed my heart.
And it was like a step back in time when things were so much simpler.
2 comments:
Oh, I admire your friends....
A step back in time...to a simpler way of life...old fashioned values that have been lost... sounds good to me!!
Esther I am so glad you could visit my parents. Mom told me it had been a nice visit. I love the way you describe their church, it really is like that. and that service sounds like it was extra special, with the baptism and all.
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