An Evening at My Parents' Church!

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I love being able to speak wherever I can, but usually we have to drive a little distance to get to a speaking event. So when I have the chance to speak in (or near) the town where I live, it's extra fun! Sunday night, I had the chance to speak at my parents' church. (I've spoken there a couple of times before, but it's been several years since my last speaking visit.)

They were having a special evening service, and it was kind of them to invite me to join them! Know what else was kind? Several members of Ryan's family and a few of our friends came to support me. I felt awfully loved!

Mom and Dad pastor a little country church, which reminds me very much of the church in Runaway Bride. Just a cute little white building out in the middle of the fields.

Dad asked if I'd sit on the platform with him throughout the service, and of course that was fine. (I did learn that the chairs have high backs...I whacked my head on it as soon as I sat down. Just call me Grace.)

Dad led the singing and Mom introduced me before I spoke. (She also forgot I got married five years ago and introduced me as Bekah Freelan. LOL!!!)

My mother-in-law took some pictures of me speaking, so here are the ones she sent me. In true Bekah fashion, I look like I'm singing opera.

I had the chance to talk with new and old friends after church, and one nice lady wanted to take pictures with my parents and with Ryan's dad and Lynn. Then she was kind enough to text them to me so I could have them! I thought they all turned out very well. :)

After the service, they had a little fellowship time with sandwiches and desserts, and I got to talk even more to some of the people. (And do selfies with my parents, who are getting better at their selfie game.)

It was a really sweet evening, and Ryan and I enjoyed it. A big thanks to my friends and family who came out to spend some time with us!