East Waco Church of Christ
Ann writes, “I first attended the East Waco church when I was 8 days old, and where I was baptized on June 14, 1949.
“My life centered around home and school, but mostly I was involved with church activities. When I was three years old my mother said I decided to be a nurse when I grew up. I never changed my mind. My next decision also came at an early age. I wanted to be a minister’s wife and although I ventured away several times I came back to that decision.
“I have always enjoyed singing. The Churches of Christ do not have instrumental music, so my singing became very important to me. I started singing solos at age 9 when I sang an acapella solo for my sister’s wedding. Since that time I have sung for weddings, funerals, and many other public and private gatherings over the United States.
“My first close friends, my first dates, and some of my special people came from associations formed at this place. My sisters were married there, as well as many of my friends. My dearest uncle was an elder in this church, and his funeral service was conducted inside this building. I can still see my grandfather as he would lead the singing for worship services. If I allowed myself I could go on for pages, but time goes forward, not backward.”
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