Sheila’s Story

I grew up here at Pleasant Hill.  I know that when the new building was dedicated, there was a listing of the people present for the dedication service as they signed their names upon entering the church.  This was in 1949.  I was born in 1947 and my mother signed her name so I know I was with her. 

I grew up loving the Lord and serving Him in different ways.  I attended classes in children’s department taught by Lena McIntyre, Lorena Butler, Annie Walton Olive, Harold Rhodes, Wes Porter, Granny Seaton and I’m sure there were others.  Then I taught Sunday school classes in the children’s department for years.  I also attended UMYF with Jack and Mary Lou McGee as leaders, VBS with Estelle Thrasher, Lorena Butler, Mary Ruth DeVaney, and others as our leaders. I loved coming to Bible Study Classes on Wed. nights as a teenager with my mom with leaders Stanley Perkins, Hermage Hairrell, & Harold Rhodes.  I had many saints as my leaders.

I joined the church when I was in elementary school – Bro. Dobbs was minister at that time, (here from 55-58) but I’m not sure of the date.  There were many revivals during my life and I was moved and my heart warmed by them.  I would dedicate and re-dedicate my life many times over the years.  I have attended the Emmaus Walk and again my heart was strangely warmed and glowed.  I love Jesus and want to serve Him as long as I live.