Community
United Methodist Church
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HISTORY OF COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
HISTORY OF THE PEOPLE'S
CHURCH
Well, to go on with my story. After that purchase we carried on a
domestic science class for mothers (thanks to our beloved John
Patterson
who gave us the equipment.), a club for boys, and a Mothers' club. We
had
already a -wonderful sewing school on Saturdays for the girls. They
made
clothes for themselves, trimmed their own hats, and learned to do many
useful things.
When the cold winter days came I made my chimneys roar and
hugged my walls tighter about the children to keep them warm, and just
kept on loving them. Up to this time my new friends were mostly
children,
but now they began to bring their parents. I know one dear little boy
who
persisted until he got his parents, his grand-parents, and finally all
the
people in his house to come. I just looked at him and said: "A little
child shall lead them."
There was one thing, however, that saddened me, and
saddens me
still; Sometimes a sorrowing group comes in my door, and a little
coffin
is carried in. Then I know that one of my friends has gone from me
forever,
and my old heart aches. I am glad though to open my arms for the burial
services.
In about 1920 or 21 I heard them talking about a need for
more
room, and that an addition was going to be built on the rest of our
lot.
Let me tell you a secret. I was jealous of that new building at first
for
it claimed my girls and boys. I see it differently now, for we work
together beautifully. I smile to myself as night after night I hear
shouts of joy coming from the gymnasium, and know my children are
having a good
time with basketball games. Boy Scout activities, and all the other
things.
I rather suspect from the number of socials and suppers
going
on that the big folks have grown to love us, too. I say us for in that
room within my walls which once held a bar is now a chapel where is
held
regular Sunday meetings. I enjoy this so much that I am willing for my
friend, the gym, to take care of the Community activities through the
week.
Taking us all in all we are a very happy lot out here. I
send
my greetings to our guests tonight, and sign myself proudly:
THE FRIENDLY HOUSE
BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD |