tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post7460105354269263364..comments2023-10-30T10:32:26.904-04:00Comments on Holding Patterns: The BaptismsSandi McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-40162458939934944422011-05-01T06:14:47.743-04:002011-05-01T06:14:47.743-04:00Your memories sound like a different way of life t...Your memories sound like a different way of life to me, one I'm not familiar with.<br />Yes it seems funny that I've run out of books to read, but living in a foreign country where I haven't mastered the language yet, means that English books are hard to come by. Tho' I suppose I could resort to Amazon.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09024237340152393255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-18052136627529589122011-04-30T22:19:24.905-04:002011-04-30T22:19:24.905-04:00The church of my dreams. I attended a church simil...The church of my dreams. I attended a church similar, but they had air conditioning by the time I started going there. Shortly afterward, they tore the wonderful old building down and built a brand new, brick church with a Baptismal. Right after that, I was Baptized. Even then I was disappointed that I didn't get Baptized in the river.<br /><br />Loved your Lady Banks story. And can certainly sympathize. We have them too. I know our meter reader gets annoyed having to walk under an arch of them hanging down, hitting him in the face and having to fight off bees.Wanda @ Just Vintagehttp://shopjustvintage.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-44006844760731385172011-04-30T10:49:36.747-04:002011-04-30T10:49:36.747-04:00That was full of similar memories. Baptists and se...That was full of similar memories. Baptists and several other churches, including mine baptize by immersion. I remember the creeks of Texas when they had water. We had a Bayou near my hometown. I had three fans for a long time from our summertime heat, before air conditioning.<br /><br />My Dad was baptized in a pond which we called water tanks in Texas.<br /><br />Now we have comfy pews or even theater-like seats and a baptistry, sometimes with an pastoral scene painted on the walls.<br /><br /><br />I remember tent revivals. As teenagers we often visited the revivals of any church just to see what was going on. This occurred when we were cruising through town on the "drags" that teenagers know they might find their cohorts.<br /><br />Thanks for the memories.NitWit1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07035004840443397537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-15254335718783408222011-04-28T08:33:05.241-04:002011-04-28T08:33:05.241-04:00There is little so special as a holy place we love...There is little so special as a holy place we love. Nice piece.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-45934777890326456762011-04-28T08:05:36.431-04:002011-04-28T08:05:36.431-04:00What wonderful memories....
Hugs,
PennyWhat wonderful memories....<br />Hugs,<br />PennyPenny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-22621353807579300932011-04-27T11:24:55.405-04:002011-04-27T11:24:55.405-04:00Awwww Sandi, you have such a way with words, I was...Awwww Sandi, you have such a way with words, I was sitting directly next to you in that pew, and I heard and understood every emotion you write of. Even if we wanted to we can't still time, but warm memories always have that gift to linger on.Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-80242848412457724902011-04-27T10:19:56.400-04:002011-04-27T10:19:56.400-04:00That was a lovely story brought vividly to life. S...That was a lovely story brought vividly to life. Super for Easter.<br /> I laughed at the comment you left on my last post by the way - I had no idea that you used to do that for a job (I won't let out the secret here!!) but it amused me no end that you were so candid about the snikering!!! You seem far too kind, gentle and lovely to have been doing that! :o))dineyhttp://oldermumsarefun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-66425769431885232462011-04-27T09:46:00.249-04:002011-04-27T09:46:00.249-04:00I too, love the Wayfaring Stranger but another son...I too, love the Wayfaring Stranger but another song also comes to mind while I read through your memories...the little brown church in the vale. We just sang this one at the retirement home my MIL lives. She has started a Kitchen Band and I'm her sue-chef. <br />Glad you came by for some bitter-sweet memories on the Boardwalk.<br />Blessings ;-)Candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151055575696033898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-82524680046880458242011-04-26T22:13:04.167-04:002011-04-26T22:13:04.167-04:00Any time Sandi, I don't think he will mind lol...Any time Sandi, I don't think he will mind lol (the power to win). Anna :)myonlyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324578791902437827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-91802861390567081862011-04-26T17:49:01.598-04:002011-04-26T17:49:01.598-04:00It all sounds familiar...I was baptized in a pond ...It all sounds familiar...I was baptized in a pond as was both my children even after we moved back and the church was air conditioned...they finally got a baptistry before Mom and Dad went home.<br />Thanks for the remembrance.<br />Mama BearLove Bears All Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04091529156071883508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-47655456147839467582011-04-26T16:51:25.981-04:002011-04-26T16:51:25.981-04:00really your church sounds like the one i grew up i...really your church sounds like the one i grew up in...love watching baptisms...about 2 years ago i was honored to be a part of baptizing about 300 people in one day...totally mind blowing experience.....we had to set up portable pools...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-28353361758849470012011-04-26T15:51:06.306-04:002011-04-26T15:51:06.306-04:00I can see that little church as she was as well! ...I can see that little church as she was as well! You paint a good picture! And the memories of my childhood church came flooding in...with it's open windows and hard benches...and three chairs up front. Now...we have cushy comfort...air-conditioning that is far too cold for my liking...and baptisms on the stage as well. I love our church...but like the memories of the way things once were as well!Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00929685771427155673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-88089761437941996682011-04-26T15:01:34.275-04:002011-04-26T15:01:34.275-04:00You are so great with descriptions. I enjoyed read...You are so great with descriptions. I enjoyed reading about your memories.Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968919406427737503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-69247764674019264652011-04-26T11:03:33.104-04:002011-04-26T11:03:33.104-04:00Thanks for sharing your wonderful church memories ...Thanks for sharing your wonderful church memories - each so different from the way I grew up, but with a nostalgic feel to it nonetheless.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-89251617187165123912011-04-26T09:58:17.819-04:002011-04-26T09:58:17.819-04:00I really enjoyed this lovely post about your churc...I really enjoyed this lovely post about your church. So descriptive and so beautiful.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing.Finding Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-75875677012250865122011-04-26T08:57:50.552-04:002011-04-26T08:57:50.552-04:00It's not what is around us, but what is in our...It's not what is around us, but what is in our hearts.<br />What a beautiful Easter story, thank you, Sandi!<br />Hugs,<br />MerisiMerisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-59635556918568155752011-04-26T02:22:32.677-04:002011-04-26T02:22:32.677-04:00Lovely memories :)Lovely memories :)Casdokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497897393162856190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-5729334956419786472011-04-25T23:30:06.547-04:002011-04-25T23:30:06.547-04:00You paint a lovely picture with your words!You paint a lovely picture with your words!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-87944349500844551332011-04-25T20:49:37.261-04:002011-04-25T20:49:37.261-04:00You post had me thinking of all the signs I saw on...You post had me thinking of all the signs I saw on Topsail advertising sunrise Easter services on the beach. There is power, beauty, and wonder when faith and the landscape, whatever it is, come together. The vastness of the universe comes into play and we see again how small we are. That's a wonderful thing. Thanks for a great post.SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-14157828903071711352011-04-25T20:24:28.181-04:002011-04-25T20:24:28.181-04:00Awww, you have evoked a lot of precious memories h...Awww, you have evoked a lot of precious memories here, Sandi. Yours are wonderful, and I could almost copy word for word the last commenter. Falling asleep with my head in Big Mama's lap. :)<br /><br />P.S. Did your grandmother make tea cakes? Oh, how I loved those! :)Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865722713732049339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-83096539847526674682011-04-25T19:27:07.460-04:002011-04-25T19:27:07.460-04:00I remember those hard pews! In my grandparents old...I remember those hard pews! In my grandparents old church, the men sat on one side and the women on the other. I was happy to be a girl as my grandmothers lap was cushier that my grandfather's! The preacher was prone to stuttering and was longwinded. I would snuggle down on that hard cold pew and doze with my head in her lap and her gentle, loving hand on my back.Kathy's Klotheslinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881966393157941515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-89251983737480212772011-04-25T19:03:19.687-04:002011-04-25T19:03:19.687-04:00This was a lovely story and perfect for Easter sea...This was a lovely story and perfect for Easter season. Hugs to you and all your beautiful stories that you write. AnneAnnesphamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355786666073982088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-400948818618119842011-04-25T16:27:50.779-04:002011-04-25T16:27:50.779-04:00That was a lovely post.
We go to a Baptist church ...That was a lovely post.<br />We go to a Baptist church and I was Baptised in my forties in the Baptistry there!<br />Must be awesome to be Baptised in a river.<br />Maggie X<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-38446643622647418982011-04-25T16:02:57.614-04:002011-04-25T16:02:57.614-04:00Sounds exactly like the Baptist church of which I ...Sounds exactly like the Baptist church of which I am a member. Way back when I was baptised, we borrowed another church which had a baptisry (sp?)... My two sons were baptised in a local pond. ...such sweet memories you ...ancient onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12996555276368371467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-27834734714150736022011-04-25T15:44:00.037-04:002011-04-25T15:44:00.037-04:00I witness when old testament greek catholic baptis...I witness when old testament greek catholic baptism, the baby boy was immersed into the water. Because he was getting sick often, they had to postpone the baptism few times. Sandi, thanks for sharing your story. Anna :)myonlyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324578791902437827noreply@blogger.com