What I love about my church: “The members of St. Paul’s are our extended family. Since we have no family members in the area, the church members have become the support system we have counted on since moving to Wadesville in 1980. They are our friends as well as our family.” “Our fondest memory is not really our ‘fondest’ memory, but it is the most memorable. When our daughter, Colleen, was married in the church on July 21, 2001, it was an extremely hot afternoon. I noticed that those in attendance were beginning to fan themselves, and I went to adjust the
thermostat. What I hadn’t realized was that the church had no electricity! Someone
in the neighborhood had knocked down the transformer pole, which carries the electric line, when trimming trees. No electricity meant no air conditioning and no piano. Larry pushed an upright piano from the Fellowship Hall into the sanctuary. Our pianist was horrified when she began to play, as this piano had not been tuned in years –if ever. This was indeed a wedding that not only we, but also our guests, will never forget. No one lingered in the sanctuary after the ceremony!” -- Larry and Gayle Blunier
“I love the fellowship time after early church, and visiting with our wonderful church family. I have fond memories of my teenage years, in the late 50’s and early 60’s, of the Methodist Youth Fellowship group. The pastor at that time was Rev. Heady who drew in many new members to the church. It was also Rev. Heady that got the youth involved and active in a large MYF. Some of those who attended were Kent Cox, Steve Redman, Sarah Kingsley, Penny Williams, and Annette Pate.” -- Jim Nash
“I love my church family at St. Paul’s UMC. It is amazing how everyone interacts from the very youngest to the oldest. I am sure that we have the very best children of any church.”
“My fondest memory goes back to before I married Jim in 1967. We were just dating and I was a little nervous to be attending his church. Marijon and David Davis, with their children, were sitting behind us. While standing for a prayer I felt something grab my ankle. I
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