155 ~ Old Country Church

By Kay Heitsch

Many years ago, I received a phone call asking me to come and share my testimony. This was before GPS, and I had no idea where this church was located, but I didn't want to turn down the invitation.

I wrote down the directions I was given on the phone, but I found myself lost a few times. However, whenever I stopped, someone was always there to guide me.

I was starting to feel uneasy as I turned down one dirt road after another. I was out in the middle of nowhere. Finally, I could see a little white-framed church sitting on a hill. I felt relieved as I pulled into the gravel parking lot. I whispered a little prayer of thanks and walked to a door that I noticed was open.

The ladies were preparing a potluck in the basement before the service. I could smell the delicious homemade food as I walked in. I noticed the men were taking off their farm boots and leaving them at the door as they came in to eat. I had to smile as this was something I had not seen before.

Everyone was friendly. Two little girls in cotton dresses approached me and asked, "Are you the speaker?" I smiled and told them I was. It was cute to see how excited they were.

This was an experience I will never forget. The love I felt from these people was amazing. The following Bible verse came to my mind. "By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another." John 13:35

I've worshiped and shared my testimony in churches of all sizes and denominations, as well as with various types of music. One thing I know is that it's not the denomination, size of the building, or the music. It's the love of the people who worship there that brings a smile to God's face.

Remember how I led you on this long journey. Deuteronomy 8:2