The picture on the left is Bruton Parish Church located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The church has been having continous services since 1715.

Speaking of church services.....we went to the 8:30 service this morning at our local church. The "mister" and myself have been trying to get to know more people at church. We have been making a game of it.....trying to meet and talk to at least 5 people we don't know.

I began talking to a sweet older lady sitting next to me and noticed she was wearing a broach with an old church building on it, done by one of our local valley artist P. Buckley Moss. I later found out the picture of the church is Bruton Parrish in Williamsburg.

I was drawn to the broach because I adore Moss's art work and also because it reminded me of the church that my husband grew up in and where his father was the minister. The church is Bethany Lutheran and is over 100 years old located in Lexington, Virginia.

I complimented the broach and told her it reminded me of my husband's boyhood days and the old country church where he grew up and had so many happy memories.

Quite frankly, it was a passing comment and gave us a point of reference for our conversation. I made a quick mental note of my pew partner and turned my attention to the service.

Right before Communion, "Miss Mary" (as I later found out her name) slipped the broach into my hand and whispered, "I want you to have this."

"Oh, I couldn't possibly take it," I protested.

" It's a broach to me," she said, "It's a special memory to you!"

I can't recall much about the sermon after this special blessing but I will always remember Miss Mary's simple act of kindness and generosity.

"Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it" Hebrews 13:2