Church Cards

There are numerous, simple white buildings with their tall steeples and crosses scattered throughout this country. Suffering from famine, political oppression, or religious persecution, America presented a chance to start anew for a variety of people. Many newcomers moved westward across the frontier eventually settling in the vast wilderness. They were the typical settlers with canvas-topped wagons drawn by strong oxen.† These early pioneers were disciplined, spirited, industrious, and self-sacrificing. There was no work was too hard when it came to providing for their families and their communities. Often, churches arose following a gift of land by the landowner. The buildings themselves erected by volunteers in the community. What celebrations must have taken place, when communities had their own church!† The "ghosts" in this area might tell you about the generations that have come through these church doors for weddings, funerals, celebrations and worship, ALSO BY DENNIS BUCKMAN: