3/25/17
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.