Introduction

This book is a collection of sermons, reminisces, and prayers, by a former Lay Leader of a small rural non-denominational Christian chapel or church. The author had no formal training. He was asked to fill in for the preacher who was afflicted with cancer of the larynx.

Background and Inspiration

The author joined another country church, this time of an organized Christian religion (United Methodist Denomination). He was greatly inspired by the minister, the religion, and the people, and decided to take the Lay Leader training offered by the Conference.

Challenges and Purpose

Just about the time that he was certified as Lay Leader he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Since this is a neurological disease, and it affects speech and enunciation, he could not properly preach or deliver a sermon. Hence it gave rise to this book, the written word in place of the spoken word.