It is about 3:30pm on Monday the 19th of July and I am just now getting on a computer in the library. I had to wait a bit for one to come open. While waiting I went to the geneology section of the library and found a book with a history of my maiden name...Vance....in it. I already have a book written in 1982 about the Vance's of Piedmont NC, but love looking further. I found that the Vance family name was one of the very first families of settlers in Union, SC back in the 1750's when the Indians were here. That's probably why my boys found arrowheads etc. back in the 70's as they roamed our property on the Tyger River. The Indians usually lived near water so I imagine they lived right where we are living now. I also know from some further studies that there were Indian Raids back during that early era and settlers had to "fortify" themselves from being killed! It is also quite a co-incidence that we live in the Cross Keys Area of Union County and I went to Cross Keys High School in Atlanta, GA and they were called the Indians?! Ya Know....that is really interesting isn't it?
Yesterday we had a surprise at church. Pastor Gideon Long had invited his Grandson to preach.
He was young and a student at Seminary, but he could really preach! We also found out that our New Pastor and His Family will be here and preaching by August 8th. At Buffalo Bapt. we have been without a full-time pastor for over a year and a half and we are so glad that Michael and Michelle Wingertsahn and Nathan and Anna-Marie are coming to be with us as Pastors. They are moving here from Thomaston, GA. They grew up near Atlanta in Lilburn, GA and then went to Valdosta State University where they both got saved and they married and then Michael went to Seminary. They have been Pastoring for 3 years in Thomaston, GA and we are so greatful they have accepted the call to Pastor in Buffalo, SC. I know their church in Thomaston will miss them, but God has great things for them to do in our community and we can't wait !!
I am still trying to get used to this "blogging" thing.....but I am getting the hang of it slowly. I taught myself years ago how to use the computer...so I just start typing and see where it takes me. I heard today from a dear friend in Atlanta who has been very influential in my life over the years and was so glad to hear from her....She is a Great Encourager! And a very Godly Woman.
There are alot of things I could say, I suppose, however I need to do some other things today and my time is limited. I will be so glad when I get a New Computer At Home with Satellite Service......I have a lot of writing to do and the Lord is leading me in a direction he told me he would years ago....its just timing...and HIS TIMING IS ALWAYS PERFE CT !
Have a great week everyone!
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