Long Beach Island is a resort Community and has been so since after the Civil War. The Chapel at Spray Beach was built in 1895 to serve the tourists who came to enjoy the sea and the sand; consequently, the Chapel is only open, June - September, when the Island is fully populated.
The Board of Directors of the Chapel have chosen over the years to keep it as it was originally built. This means that there are no bathrooms, running water, nor air conditioning.
At 9:30 this morning when the service began, it was 79 and humid with no breeze. By 10:30 when the service was over, it was 83 and more humid. I was uncomfortable but had an enjoyable time. Joan, of course, was neat and orderly. Her accompaniment was unphased by the heat.
My format explored Hymns from various countries: England, Germany, Japan, Ireland, the US, and Sweden. It went well. The Chapel was full -- 100 people or so -- and the Spirit was present.
I'm tired and I know it shows. We got up at 5:00am for the 2:30 drive and returned at 1:30 after another drive of 2:45. Time for a nap.
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