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Originally Posted by Igzy
Don,
As a youngster I used to sit on the front row in Texas and listen to you speak. We guys always had a good time recounting your messages because of your great sense of humor. So when your name has come up in this unfolding drama of the LC movement I've always been interested in how things are going with you. We didn't know each other personally, but we exchanged pleasantries. You asked me a question in a meeting once, but I wasn't a very good subject because I just froze up.  That was a long time ago. I was just a kid and you were an ELDER. Ha, ha. The funny thing is that back in the 70s, even all the elders were kids, really.
I'm thankful that things are going well for you, both personally and with the Lord. You story is inspiring and encouraging.
Igzy |
Dear Brother Igzy,
Thanks for the personal note. I am thrilled when saints from the 70s pop up. I have enjoyed OBW aka Mike H. and Timothiest and Nell and Matt and Thankful Jane and Searching. These I have been able to ID or they have identified themselves to me. You made me laugh when you characterized my speaking as having humor. Really I never tried to be funny. It just came out as I talked with you all. You kids were a big component of my joy.
You are correct that all the "elders" were themselves a bunch of kids and were most of the time way over their heads. I sure felt that way. The Lord had much mercy to keep me and others from making even a bigger mess.
Anyway your posting is special to me. Perhaps some of the teenagers did get something of Christ. My favorite time was the Junior High and High School conferences. Recently I met a brother from those days. He told me that he still has his song book and outlines from those times.
By the way, OBW was a high schooler when I first met him. He is quite the theologian and scholar today. I am just encouraged whenever he posts. Timothiest needs to post some more. I felt like turning a back flip when he PMed me and told me who he was.
It has been great having correspondence with Nell, on the blog and through the PM system. The Lord is faithful to us all. What can you say but hallelujah?
Searching is a precious sister to the Lord and to the Body of Christ. She is having some trials as she has shared on the other forum but I believe she will come through solid gold.
For a long time while I was still in the lc in Texas and then after I moved, I really did not know what had become of Thankful Jane and her wonderful husband. I never knew about her experiences with BP etc until years later. I am trully amazed that they have come through all of the fire and still are seeking to know more of Christ and to be faithful to His dear call.
Matt happened to be passing through my area a few weeks ago and asked to get together. What special fellowship we enjoyed!! He is a real man of Christ. What a privelege to be able to spend an hour or two with him.
Igzy, thanks for the kind words and for your portion of Christ and willingness to share with us.
In Christ Jesus there is hope for us all,
Hope, Don Rutledge