"Being Methodist in the Bible Belt"

[ChrisLockhart]

I am interested in picking up this book (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/066422685X/qid=1117183147/sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/104-3779693-0555140?v=glance&s=books&n=507846), Being Methodist in the Bible Belt, and was wondering if anybody here has read it, and if so what their opinion was. I'm looking for a fair introduction to the Methodist Church, and thought that this looked like it would be just such a book.

[SandyLou]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: It's a great book! I love it! Just enough of a mixture of history, theology, and humor to make it a good read. (Love the "side trips" and road signs)

Actually I'm using it this fall for a youth study.

[Dad Sr]

I am interested in picking up this book (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/066422685X/qid=1117183147/sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/104-3779693-0555140?v=glance&s=books&n=507846), Being Methodist in the Bible Belt, and was wondering if anybody here has read it, and if so what their opinion was. I'm looking for a fair introduction to the Methodist Church, and thought that this looked like it would be just such a book.

I'm here - in the Bible Belt - & I love it.

Pick up the Good News magazine from your pastor or view it on line.
Get your conferences Advocate news paper.
"America's Bishop, The life of Francis Asbury" by Darius L. Salter just came out and is an excellent history of the early Methodist Church in America.

There is tons more.

Dad Sr:clap:

[ChrisLockhart]

Thanks for the positive responses!

[ChrisLockhart]

I have ordered this book, and look forward to reading it.

I want you to know that I will hold each of you accountable for anything I don't like about this book ;)

[SandyLou]

*lol* ^_^

I hope we will be held equally accountable for everything you DO like about it!

[ChrisLockhart]

Well, ok. :D

[ChrisLockhart]

I must admit that every day, starting today, like a child, i will hop to the post office box and hopefully open it awaiting this book to arrive.

[SandyLou]

I just ordered a stack of them for the youth dept study. Hope they come in SOOOOOOON

[ChrisLockhart]

Yay the book has arrived and it is sitting on my desk here. ONce I get work stuff out of the way, I'll crack it open.

[Diane_Windsor]

How far have you gotten on your book? Is it good thus far?

Diane
:wave:

[ChrisLockhart]

Yes, thank you.. I'm enjoying it.
This is not related, wholly, but right now I need to get some tea.. cuz I'm barely awake.

[ChrisLockhart]

W. C. Fields was a curmudgeon.
and I was relieved to see that little raised number next to curmudgeon, signifying a footnote.. when i got to promising footnote it read:
1. Ha! You thought I'd tell you what this word means! My eight-grade English teacher, Ms. Smith, told me "It will mean more to you if you look it up for yourself." Who am I to challenge Ms. Smith?

btw, i looked it up, and it means "a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas "

[ChrisLockhart]

Thanks for recommending this book.. I found it an enjoyable and informative read, and one that only confirmed and strengthened my desire to join the United Methodist Church.

[catlover]

I am in The Bible Belt of The Northeast...and...I don't know. :sigh: :help: I was brought up in Southern New England and I learned something.