tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803597399589309198.post4850602761510457727..comments2023-09-12T07:19:04.764-05:00Comments on Truthful Tidbits - Bits and Pieces of My Life: Wednesday's Walk ...Memories Of My White Steepled Church From My ChildhoodLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17751356958497450109noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803597399589309198.post-58754371624423452562010-03-16T14:36:43.732-05:002010-03-16T14:36:43.732-05:00What wonderful memories.
I also have sweet memorie...What wonderful memories.<br />I also have sweet memories of some churches I attended growing up. In our towns biggest church, which wasn't that big, there was a button to push to ring the steeple bell.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17108516587512383397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803597399589309198.post-62396856472334723692010-03-16T08:11:37.273-05:002010-03-16T08:11:37.273-05:00It is so neat to walk down memory lane. I might ha...It is so neat to walk down memory lane. I might have to participate next week. I will never forget the stained glass windows in the sanctuary from my childhood church. Thank you for sharing with us today.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13729746508094507948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803597399589309198.post-34209700967860561932010-03-15T15:35:19.713-05:002010-03-15T15:35:19.713-05:00I bet that was pretty neat to be able to ring the ...I bet that was pretty neat to be able to ring the church bell. :)<br /><br />I've sorta seen those types of chalk drawings and they are really neat!!!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431384515813384025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803597399589309198.post-37608671306803464392010-03-13T23:35:21.959-06:002010-03-13T23:35:21.959-06:00I looked up your church in So Cal - & meant to...I looked up your church in So Cal - & meant to go over there & take some pics for you, but i've not done it yet.<br /><br />However, if you go to Google maps you can see your church from street view. <br /><br />:)Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03272307621143522274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803597399589309198.post-16409114930460032962010-03-13T10:14:50.384-06:002010-03-13T10:14:50.384-06:00Thank you for the stories.
Reading them was a good...Thank you for the stories.<br />Reading them was a good reminder to remember the small blessings from our past and to see the big impact they've had on our lives. These are moments to cherish- and that show us how cherished we are to our Heavenly Father! :)<br /><br />Your blog is a blessing- Thank you for writing.Jonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451808186040055044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803597399589309198.post-7848875431307675762010-03-13T09:54:05.850-06:002010-03-13T09:54:05.850-06:00I loved reading your memories of your little, whit...I loved reading your memories of your little, white steepled church! How beautiful...your pastor sounds like a wonderful, Godly man...and your sweet mom gave you such a wonderful gift passing on her faith to you. What special memories of a place where you learned of the Lord with people who love Him!<br /><br />Hope you are well...I miss visiting with you!Kelly @ Sufficient Grace Ministrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11182310611088290551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803597399589309198.post-61911780473367718292010-03-12T13:29:49.088-06:002010-03-12T13:29:49.088-06:00Linda- This was such a great post to read!
I am gl...Linda- This was such a great post to read!<br />I am glad that Jenilee is taking on Wednesdays Walk too! <br />The White Church Steeple is always a favorite thing for me to see as we travel with opur family. Usually we can see one on every town as we travel on the highways.<br />We have had Chalk Artists come here to our Church and we love the amazing ability to portray a message- and in such a beautiful way!<br />Your family is a joy to read about- what a heritage!<br />I love the Zoo pics that Lynnette posted, and think your time with family looks wayyy to much fun!<br />Enjoy it!Septemberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14729999274502672937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803597399589309198.post-82014864979811861102010-03-11T14:29:24.612-06:002010-03-11T14:29:24.612-06:00Hi! This is my first time here and I especially lo...Hi! This is my first time here and I especially loved reading about all you learned as a child and how you remember it! My hubby and I work in Kids and youth ministry, so I was so encouraged! Thanks!Stephanie M. Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18438738111102654614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803597399589309198.post-31733980826299029452010-03-11T11:08:12.447-06:002010-03-11T11:08:12.447-06:00I loved reading this! My church doesn't have a...I loved reading this! My church doesn't have a white steeple but I have gone to the same smally country church since I was a child (except for a few years away at college). The church isn't that small anymore, but it was about the size of yours when I was growing up. We don't call it a small country church anymore either. We call it a "world missions strategy center" - pretty cool, right? Your post was very dear to me. I grew up in VBS too and am now the VBS director at my church. Although the church has grown and changed much and God has richly blessed us there, the friendships and relationships I have made there (especially the ones when I was young) are so very special to me! Those small churches are just a great family of friends, aren't they? I loved reading your post!! Thanks for sharing!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08887838906802016379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803597399589309198.post-9989714604635129262010-03-11T07:29:16.913-06:002010-03-11T07:29:16.913-06:00Fabulous memories, Linda! I love that you loved s...Fabulous memories, Linda! I love that you loved so much about your church growing up!! I feel like I was right there with you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806555904744459892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803597399589309198.post-24824173800217627902010-03-11T05:55:21.387-06:002010-03-11T05:55:21.387-06:00those early church memories are totally unforgetta...those early church memories are totally unforgettable and irreplaceable. Thanks for sharing!Melanie Eccleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14426364679790785007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803597399589309198.post-50387303409645438032010-03-10T22:50:08.917-06:002010-03-10T22:50:08.917-06:00Hi Linda,
I loved your story of your church! What...Hi Linda,<br />I loved your story of your church! What precious memories you have! I experienced a chalk drawing once in Wichita. My parents took me to Bill Gothard's Institute for Basic Youth conference and he did one there. It was really cool. <br /><br />I have memories of church but mainly from when I was younger and we lived in Washington. I remember the crafts and the Bible stories. But mostly I remember a woman named Peggy that prayed for me regularly! She would send me a card very often and for birthdays. I even have a doll she gave me. Such a precious woman, I didn't realize what a blessing she was back then till later.<br /><br />Thanks for your memories you have shared.<br /><br />Lyn @ Southern Homeschool JourneyLynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13806126321757090978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803597399589309198.post-76197160330436788432010-03-10T21:31:09.955-06:002010-03-10T21:31:09.955-06:00Momma Linda,
I just love hearing your stories. W...Momma Linda,<br /><br />I just love hearing your stories. We had a great church growing up too, and I remember VBS and getting saved at church camp. I sang solos too at church. I hope that our new church will be one that my girls will have wonderful memories of too. And I remember singing that song "Thank you for giving to the Lord" and also, I still can't hear "Friends are friends forever, if the Lord's the Lord of them" because it makes me think of my childhood friend Shellee and we were so close that we would cry even back then if we heard that song. I recently found her again on FB and it was so neat to talk to her again. I went to get her a Bday card after I talked to her, and would you believe one of the first ones I picked up had that song playing in it?!! So, I sent it to her and she said it brought back so many memories :)<br /><br />One day, we will all be in Heaven together......won't that be the most amazing thing! I would feel like it was Heaven on earth if I had you all in the same town as me now.....can you imagine how awesome that's going to be when we really are all in Heaven together forever?!!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369117008622884945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803597399589309198.post-34721650510685218982010-03-10T21:30:59.068-06:002010-03-10T21:30:59.068-06:00I think churches like that are so precious! I alwa...I think churches like that are so precious! I always wanted to get married in one but it didn't work out that way. we got married on a camp ground! which was fun in itself. :) thanks for working so hard to share this memory with us!!! <br /><br />:) God BLess, JenileeJenileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904251437303606870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803597399589309198.post-37459332628939943372010-03-10T20:10:56.579-06:002010-03-10T20:10:56.579-06:00Linda, I found out about Wednesday's Walk comi...Linda, I found out about Wednesday's Walk coming back from your blog. I was so excited and started writing my post. I meant to return earlier to add a comment. I also want to say that I loved your vidoe on Lynnette's blog. You really are a little monkey! I love people with a sense of humor and you and Lynnette certainly have that. :)<br /><br />I remember going to my grandparents' church as a child. Every summer I stayed with them and they took us kids to VBS. I memorized the books of the Bible too and recited them in front of the whole church. It was a little church on Long Island. To this day it helps me to find any books in the Bible. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and visiting on Heart Choices.<br /><br />I also enjoy your granddaughter's blog too. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />DebbieDebbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803597399589309198.post-92027987775625154522010-03-10T20:02:38.384-06:002010-03-10T20:02:38.384-06:00Wow. You have a great memory! And what sweet one...Wow. You have a great memory! And what sweet ones they are!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00808830236376423341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803597399589309198.post-17898035806369860512010-03-10T17:14:09.095-06:002010-03-10T17:14:09.095-06:00Dear Linda,
This is a sweet post and I enjoyed rea...Dear Linda,<br />This is a sweet post and I enjoyed reading your memories.<br /><br />The church I went to as a child holds a special place in my heart.<br /><br />I attended this church from age 3 til 18. I remember falling in love with Jesus as a 3 year old! <br />There would be church, Sunday school, youth group, singing in the choir, lighting candles, babysitting, pulling taffy, scavenger hunts, vacation Bible school, attending my sister's wedding there, a few funerals, studying church history...moving away and returning as a married Lady with children, attending Ladies Group, giving dinners, I truly have blessed memories from this church.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this post. You have brightened my day!<br /><br />Love you,<br />dDeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019741103496608961noreply@blogger.com