Went to the Apollonia church for a sing-fest. The church is about the only building remaining from a thriving community around the turn of the century. The building was taken over by the local historical society and, as part of the Leaf-Peeping festival this weekend, they and a local church set up the sing tonight. My friend Nancy and I along w/ Aunt Ruth and Aunt Bev sat at one table in the small church. Most if not all of the seats were taken. People would shout out the number of their favorite hymn and we'd sing the first and last verse. There were a few songs I didn't know but since the music is written right above the words in the hymnals it was easy to figure out. I could have done w/ a peppier beat on most of the songs but won't complain. Compared to the butchery done to the old hymns in churches trying to be more 'modern' this was great. After singing they served refreshments. I offered to drive Aunt Bev's car back to their place. Nancy said she would follow us but Bev averred she was going to drive back on her own. After all, her driver's licence was just renewed this week!
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A singfest in Apollonia. Sounds fun. I agree on what some churches have done to the old standards. There is something comforting in the old hymns. Aunt Bev drives better than most...and she doesn't have a cell phone up to her ear. Love her!
cjb
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