Extreme Grandparenting Preview
“Extreme Grandparenting” is the sermon topic for Sunday, October 23rd at both services.
Links to scripture: Proverbs 17:6a and 2Timothy 1:4-7
Did your grandparents leave you a legacy of faith? What do you remember most about them? Feel free to share by posting a comment.
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by blackcml
On October 18, 2011
My grandpop was a talented cabinet maker. He volunteered his time by making beautiful furniture for his church. And I remember he loved cigars!
by Ginny Sorrell
On October 21, 2011
Dear Friends,
What a joy it has been to watch the growth and development of CPC from afar: VA Beach, Grace Covenant Presby of Princess Anne. I miss you all but connect with your joy through your terrific site. I invite you to visit!
I must share with you the impact of grand-parenting in two ways. First, my dad’s mom, “Grandma” I called her, who could charm the stripes from a zebra and never saw a stranger. She thought her grandchildren were special and perfect in every way, even allowing us to eat all the candy we wanted, to take curtains from the windows and turn them into tents with the beds, and staying up late–no bed times! Spending summer vacation times with her were pure joy that included Bible school, revivals, and singing in the country church, Scuppernong Church of Christ Choir. In 5th grade she had me sing “How Great Thou Art” with Mrs. Woolard, the pastor’s wife, accompanying me on the piano. Scared, yes! Not doing it? Not an option; she assured me I sang beautifully, the church would love it, and she was so proud of me.
My mom’s parents died before she was 13; she was an “unexpected” blessing with her oldest sibling being 21 when she came along. Mom has shared stories of her deeply devout Methodist parents throughout my life. Part of their love and service to the Lord are recorded in the history of Mount Hermon Methodist Church, Creswell, NC. My great grandfather was one of three original trustees, Doctrine I. Davenport. His son, my grandfather, a farmer, mortgaged his small, country home to build a church building for the fledgling congregation. Elwood Davenport, among other things, was SS Supt. for 30+ years, and my grandmother, Rennie, played piano for the SS. My mother sat on the bench beside her.
I thank the Lord for the blessings of these wonderful grandparents who, along with my parents, gave me both roots and wings!
Love in Christ to you all,
Ginny Sorrell