by Office | May 12, 2020 | As Grain Once Scattered
When I was a kid growing up in Pennsylvania we would take a road trip most summers to visit family in Michigan. We always looked forward to these trips. Summer in Michigan is incredible. We loved spending time in Traverse City, swimming in the lakes and rivers, and...
by Office | Apr 30, 2020 | As Grain Once Scattered
St. Paul’s “Little Brick Church” (1914-1939), 16th and Market streets, Wilmington, N.C. Enforced closures, open doors, and divine service The St. Paul’s Vestry records, dated October 1918, didn’t mention the Spanish Influenza epidemic of 1918. It seemed to be just...
by Office | Apr 30, 2020 | As Grain Once Scattered
According to pandemic medical history review articles, among the things we know today about the Spanish Influenza pandemic is that there were clearly challenges. In 1918, recognition of the spread of the disease was not consistently understood by the public or...
by Office | Apr 28, 2020 | As Grain Once Scattered
Bassinet image: The Wilmington Morning Star, January 10, 1918 “Will you help?” A picture showing tender nursery items was printed in a Wilmington paper in January, 1918, enticing moms to select the best for their babies. Only months later, in early October, The...
by Office | Apr 22, 2020 | As Grain Once Scattered
The world has seen pandemics and health crises before and each time the Church has been impacted. No surprise really as the Church has maintained a role in people’s lives throughout the centuries. What follows below is a piece written by Cleve Callison...
by Office | Apr 15, 2020 | As Grain Once Scattered
Does it ever feel like we’ve been here before? Probably anyone reading this (Hi Mom!) would immediately say, “No.” This time we’re living in is strange, full of uncertainty and even fear. But this time is not without precedent. I’m sure you’ve read by now or heard...
