We Have Chosen to Be In This Place by Cynthia Wier
I remember the Sunday forty-five years ago that I became a member of St. Luke's. We sat on the second row, and Dr. Shamblin asked for those who wanted to join to come forward. Although I had grown up in the Presbyterian church in Waco, I was sure St. Luke's United Methodist was where I belonged. I vowed to uphold the church with my prayers, presence, gifts and service. After church I went into the chapel parlor and felt welcomed by Dr. and Mrs. Shamblin. It was a special occasion. You see, there was a young man named Tom Wier [...]