SAINTS OF CHRISTIAN HALLS! The Sycamore Girls

The Sycamore girls are a group of widow's that live on a street of the same name, or very near the street. It's a lovely residential area, well kept with nice curb appeal. I believe Frances was the first and then we met Marion. LaVera is Marilyn's sister, who we knew while living in Medford and so we became acquainted with her just to say hello. Lena who is married to Red became a part of this elite group and others from this district have joined in and they all attend Living Faith; the 50's Plus; the pot lucks and enjoy the fellowship that is provided in a wonderful, Christian atmosphere.

I suggested to Marion that I should write a Morning Glory about them but wondered what I should call them and she said; "We are called the Sycamore Girls!" If I should ever be without Jim, I would want to be one of the Sycamore Girls. They go grocery shopping together. They attend the same Bible Study together. They go to musicals at the Ross Ragland Theater and to whatever is being presented at other churches or local schools. They are a lively bunch of spirited Christian ladies not given to gossp but to encouraging and lifting up one another.

There are others at Living Faith that find themselves without partners and so the Sycamore Girls and these ladies are sharing in this time of their lives with joy, peace and everlasting kindness. They have become the fan club of the Praise Teams; they support the Women's Ministry and two of them, Frances and Marion are faithful and can be found at the Church on Thursdays, cleaning. "She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Proverbs 31:27

Frances is in her 80's and still tends to her 30 plus rose bushes. LaVera is a quilter and her works is absolutely beautiful. Marion seeks me out with a smile and a hug and makes me so glad to be called her friend. Even though I no longer attend their church, they still consider Jim and me part of their very close knit family. As I have said before; "I'm so glad to be a part of the family of God!" Aren't you?

I have taught many times 'Women of the Bible' to Women of the Church. Many times I have taught how the women in the Bible would show us how God would use them where they were and take them into places they never dreamed of. He does the same for the Women of the Church. With God you can never say; "I don't know how or we've never done it that way," because with God, you can do all things. You can change your ways and you can find all the time you need when you are about God's business.

Remember the story about Martha and Mary? Martha was a widow, the wife of Simon. She had a lovely home with probably a lot of curb appeal of the day. Mary was a single woman who lived with her sister, as did her brother. Martha was a hostess of renown! Although, Jesus said that Martha was worried about many things, he didn't say what she was doing was wrong. He only commented that Mary had chosen the greater service. God's will for us is to know His son, Jesus and to listen to Him.

Loving one another is being within God's will; Serving one another is within God's will; a Smile, a hug or a word of encouragement are within God's will. I have discovered the Sycamore Girls are serving within God's will. They are a joy to have around and a pleasure to include in my memories of the Saints I have met.

Are you familiar with 'Author unknown'? Using woman in place of man, lets see if you don't agree that it fits within our discussion today about the'Sycamore Girls'! "The question for each woman to settle, is not what she would do for the Lord if she had more money, time or education, but what she will do with the things she has. It's not who you are or what you have that matters, but whether Christ controls you." By Jane Ann Crenshaw 12/9/09