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I saw a peanut, I saw a peanut, I saw a attended church in years, if ever. I just So, my message today? Not so crude as
peanut just now. want you, dear reader, to think for a a butt for every seat. How ‘bout (wait
moment: you are missing something, if for it!)
Just now, I saw a peanut. I saw a peanut you aren’t in church. I’m not even going

just now. to get into theology. You’re missing out There is a pew for you!
on friendships, great music, support in
In subsequent verses the person belting
times of trouble, and the keys to a greater
out this tune admits to picking up said
purpose.
nut, finding it rotten, eating it despite

said fact, falling ill, passing away, and have memories of some church years Perfect Touch
To get back to where I started, you might
eventually finding themselves in heaven.

I later added my own verses involving ago that left a bad taste in your mouth.

the finding of a peanut in my new But nobody said you had to buy that
heavenly home, totally unnecessary. two-tone green Ford. Sure, some folks Hair Design
Through modern technology I know might like it, but I only suggest you take 1143 Shore Hwy. Denton
that Karl is, himself, in ministry these a look around. Get yourself up next 410-479-2833
days. I thought of sending him a note but Sunday morn, dust yourself off, and
what do you say to someone you haven’t walk in the door of a local church. I Ann Draper & Lisa Young (Murray), Stylist
Over 30 years combined experience
seen since your toad-frog catching days? can promise you, you’ll find a smiling

Perhaps I will send him a copy of this if face, and there’s always an open seat
only to show the staying power in ones waiting for you. Remember, they want Appointments Appreciated
words. you there. They’re waiting on you! And, Walk-Ins Welcome

hey, if you don’t like it, continue your

After the Klemm’s left I fell away from
adventure! Try a different place a week

the church. I was getting old enough that
later. If you like the great old hymns
I’d have to move up to a “big kids” class
accompanied by a well-played piano,
which was scary to me. My parents didn’t Tue. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
and a good message, follow my old blue
make me go, so I didn’t. It was only as an Wed., Closed;
car to Denton Wayside out toward the
adult that I would again set foot inside Sat. 9-Noon
blinking light at 404 & 16. You can sit
a house of worship, and over the years
next to me. Tip: there’s someone like me
there have been a few. I’ve heard music
at every church, probably better.
good enough that some folks would pay
money for tickets to hear it. I’ve been to a
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utterly confused by the actions of water
Pancake Supper
splashing and coordinated kneeling P ancake Supper
that everyone aside from me seemed
to understand. I attended a marriage
renewal once at a little country church
with an old mobile home for a Sunday February 13 • 4:30 - 7 pm
school and dining hall. While waiting
for a piece of cake in that hall, the pastor Pancakes, scrapple,
smoked a cigarette. sausage, applesauce
I’ve seen cowboy churches and heard
of biker churches. Music can be hard Eat in or
rock or old bluegrass, or anything else carry out
you can imagine. I’ve attended services
under an hour, and some that might still
be going on. Why am I telling you this?
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