Hometown Rankin - June & July 2017

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Camille Anding The Time Coin The church grounds were still shaded by the giant oaks decked in Spanish moss. The peaceful bay still rippled along the street that circled the property, but the newly constructed worship center dwarfed the original building that Dan and Evelyn had called their church home so many years ago. This day was their yearly visit with the Kratts. Evelyn could hardly contain her excitement. The visiting couple pulled into a crowded parking lot and found a single, vacant visitor’s spot. They waited in the welcome center for familiar faces and saw a large-framed gentleman, slightly stooped, walk through the corridor. The years had etched into his frame and face, but they remembered his servant heart when he worked with the youth. Dan greeted him and their old friend sorted through the hundreds of former military families he had known, and he recalled Dan and Evelyn’s friendships. His broad, contagious smile was the same that the couple remembered almost forty years ago. In the midst of their conversation, Mr. Kratt’s kind face caught their attention as he made his way toward the visitors. Their dear friend who had provided affordable rent along with godly mentoring in the couple’s first year of marriage was still smiling and involved in his church ministry. His ninety-two years weren’t a crutch or excuse but a reason to give thanks to God. His eyes still twinkled when he smiled, and his gentle voice brought back a tidal wave of wonderful, loving memories. The foyer traffic was picking up as the first service emptied through the large doors, but their reunion wasn’t hampered. They talked about their families and listened as he shared about his and the new church facilities. Mrs. Kratt soon joined them, and their fellowship was sweet and amazingly close to where Dan and Evelyn had left off a year ago. As the sanctuary music reminded them of the worship hour, they followed the elderly couple into the worship center. Mr. Kratt’s steps were slower, and time was attacking his body, but it hadn’t made a dent in his spirit. Evelyn’s heart hurt to see how the years were aging his once-strong frame, but she rejoiced that his faithfulness and servant heart were continuing to flourish. As they stood to sing hymns of praise, Evelyn looked to her left at this ninety-two-year-old friend and his sweet wife. She looked in front to see a young couple – military looking – a lot like she and Dan were almost four decades ago. Now, Dan and Evelyn were close to the age of the Kratts when they first met. Time is fleeting, “like a snowflake on a river.” It marches on – sometimes runs, seldom crawls, but it’s always moving. As the hymn of praise made heavenly background music, Evelyn whispered a prayer from Psalms: “Lord, teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” n 114 • June 2017
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