Church

Larry and I have visited 5 churches and researched dozens more on the internet which finally lead us to one this last Sunday that we will visit again. Providence Bible Fellowship in Reston, VA. is only 6 miles from the house and is a very small congregation but growing. The teaching is solid and we were so warmly welcomed. There was even a couple there I rememered from days at Gracelife at Grace Community in LA. They meet in an elementary school and have lots of young families. It was such a relief to know we at least had a place we feel is a real possibility. Th couple we met has invited us to dinner which will be really nice to go and get to know them better. Interestingly.. many of the members are in the government and/or former military... seems like Providence is a good name!

One one of the weekends visiting churches we were in Centreville and after church came upon this old Civil War Hospital. It is called The Old Stone Church. Churches were often used in those days for hospitals and this was no different. Much of the structure is original including the stone walls, windows and door. A small Episcopal church now meets there and they told us about Centreville Days in the fall where all of the period buildings will be open, museums and historical areas have a day of celebration and rememberence.

A small memorial to the soldiers at the rear of the church.


The Old Stone Church served as a hospital for both sides. I know many soldiers died here and when you visit you can't help but think .. "we are walking where wounded and dieing soldiers were dragged, where they walked and where they died."



The original building entrance to the church.