Did I tell you?
@GardenGerty (169452)
United States
March 10, 2019 10:30am CST
Okay, the pastor that was at the local church, that cheated A LOT of people, including me, has been gone since October.
The church is having guest speakers who are students at a Bible College and other evangelists in the area.
The song leader was 87, or 88. She died in January of pneumonia.
Some time last month I became the song leader by default. First I was just picking the hymns.
Bob still does not go with me. He is usually still sleeping.
I get nervous up on the platform, but I can do this. We have a wonderful organist who has been temporary for the last 18 years. 
Music is good for me. It is healing to me. It speaks to me, almost better than a preacher.
We have had some excellent fill ins.
Music is good for me. It is healing to me. It speaks to me, almost better than a preacher.
We have had some excellent fill ins.11 people like this
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@SophiaMorros (5044)
• Belews Creek, North Carolina
10 Mar 19
Music is pretty amazing isn't it?
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@GardenGerty (169452)
• United States
16 Mar 19
Yes, it is. It touches you in ways nothing else does.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
10 Mar 19
Oh that is great that you can get up there on the platform Heather! Yes music is very soothing.
Glad you went.
Happy Sunday.
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@GardenGerty (169452)
• United States
16 Mar 19
It is getting easier. I have always been a Choir singer, or group member, never a leader and seldom a soloist. I always preferred the back of the room.
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Mar 19
God gives us all spiritual gifts-glad you are using the one He gave you. =)
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@GardenGerty (169452)
• United States
16 Mar 19
It is good to have a chance, although I would not have sought it out. I just love to sing hymns.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
16 Mar 19
@GardenGerty The Bible does say we should use the gifts He gave us for His glory. =)
@wolfgirl569 (135664)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Mar 19
Thats a heck of a temporary position.
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@GardenGerty (169452)
• United States
16 Mar 19
You know, she must not mind much. She was telling me this when she called one night to let me know she would miss the next day. We were having awful weather and her kids did not want her to get out in it.
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@wolfgirl569 (135664)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Mar 19
@GardenGerty To have stayed that long I think she likes it.
@GardenGerty (169452)
• United States
16 Mar 19
It is my understanding that they have to completely renovate the parsonage as it is trashed and they are trying to improve the building fund before they seek a permanent pastor. I can understand that need.
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@BarBaraPrz (51813)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
10 Mar 19
I like the "temporary for the last 18 years." When do you suppose they'll make the position permanent?
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@GardenGerty (169452)
• United States
16 Mar 19
She probably does not want to be permanent. She has her own church she goes to before she comes to ours. She has the freedom to walk away if she likes. I know she loves music and enjoys the chance to play on a good organ.
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@LeaPea2417 (40026)
• Toccoa, Georgia
11 Mar 19
That is great you are able to lead the music. I am sure it is a blessing to the congregation.
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@GardenGerty (169452)
• United States
16 Mar 19
I hope so. It is really a joy to get to pick the music. I always hope that it is a blessing to others.
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@GardenGerty (169452)
• United States
16 Mar 19
It is, it comes from the heart and the mind both. Love it.
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