Even though I have been pretty quiet since my last post, I have been very busy. Most of my projects are medium to pretty big. I will share the updates in a future post. So, I needed a quick project I could complete just to feel a sense of accomplishment.
I looked at my mini church. As most of you know, it was completely built when I purchased it. I drew out some ideas for a renovation and began working on it when coincidently tragedy struck.
On June 17th the embodiment of hate walked into a church, prayed with a group in bible study, then, massacred nine of them. I live in the state where this happened. The victims were wonderful contributors to society. The victims consisted of a state senator/minister, librarian, grandmothers and other beloved people.
The gunman wanted to start a "race riot!" Instead people came together in love and peace against hate. In court, the family members forgave the shooter. How noble! The whole country has been affected with a lot of shifted thinking . As a result, many changes have already been made. I want my grandchildren to always see this as an example of the power of love over hate and so...
I have decided to dedicate my church in memory of those nine saints. It will have a prominent place among my other projects.
NOTE: Several years ago nine heroic firefighters were killed while on duty in Charleston. They were memorialized as the Charleston Nine. Many people have now re-memorialized the victims of the church massacre as The Emmanuel Nine as a gesture of respect to the firefighters.
I looked at my mini church. As most of you know, it was completely built when I purchased it. I drew out some ideas for a renovation and began working on it when coincidently tragedy struck.
On June 17th the embodiment of hate walked into a church, prayed with a group in bible study, then, massacred nine of them. I live in the state where this happened. The victims were wonderful contributors to society. The victims consisted of a state senator/minister, librarian, grandmothers and other beloved people.
The gunman wanted to start a "race riot!" Instead people came together in love and peace against hate. In court, the family members forgave the shooter. How noble! The whole country has been affected with a lot of shifted thinking . As a result, many changes have already been made. I want my grandchildren to always see this as an example of the power of love over hate and so...
I have decided to dedicate my church in memory of those nine saints. It will have a prominent place among my other projects.
REST IN PEACE
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| Downstairs is the Pastor's office. Notice the floor. It is actually printed photo paper I purchased on EBay (papers on the floor are for the mini wastebasket) The desk will either be painted or replaced. |
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| The attic will be where out-of-season items will be stored |
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| The floor/ceiling was taken out to be painted. I painted over the downstairs "windows' |
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| These ladies are ready for service! (this with the floor/ceiling dry fitted) I have a stained glass I am going to add to the sanctuary. |
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| This curtain fabric came in handy and fit perfectly. |
Sorry for the dark pics I used a light and it made even it worse!
NOTE: Several years ago nine heroic firefighters were killed while on duty in Charleston. They were memorialized as the Charleston Nine. Many people have now re-memorialized the victims of the church massacre as The Emmanuel Nine as a gesture of respect to the firefighters.
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That is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi Super Cool,
DeleteThanks. Strange I was working on it when things occurred.
What a nice tribute. Looking forward to seeing the progress on this project.
ReplyDeleteHi There Phyllis!
DeleteThanks. I plan to be finished very soon.
That will be a wonderful tribute. I can't wait to see it finished. It is still so sad when you see their happy beautiful faces. But I am also so thankful that the power of love has prevailed.
ReplyDeleteHello Penelope!
DeleteThank you. This may sound crazy, but they were the perfect heroes. May they Rest In Peace.
Thank you for beautiful tribute to the Emmanuel Nine. God Bless them and may they be at peace. The church is cute and I can't wait to see what you do with it.
ReplyDeleteHello there Mini Confessions!
DeleteThank you and You are welcome! I did a little more to it tonight The reason I started it was to finish quickly. Lets see how I do. :-)
This is a lovely tribute to the Emmanuel nine Grandmommy. I just can't get my head around how anyone could feel such hate against strangers that they would commit murder. Their poor families are far more forgiving than I could be. RIP
ReplyDeleteHi Pepper!
DeleteThanks. It is a sad affair. In my eyes they are heroes who died so things could get better.
He was there for one hour before he pulled out his gun. He said he almost changed his mind at one point.
Hello Grandmommy,
ReplyDeleteThat is truly a beautiful tribute to those people who died so needlessly. It is a part of me I do not like, but I do not think I would ever forgive someone for doing that to a member of my family!
The church is going to be wonderful. I can't wait to see more of your transformation.
Big hug,
Giac
Hello Giac!
DeleteThanks I am working on it every day. We are commanded to forgive because it is so hard to do we just would not do it on our own.
Good things are happening since then so they did not die in vain. :-)
Hello from Spain: nice tribute. The church is cute and I can't wait to see what you do with it..We keep in touch
ReplyDeleteHey there Marta!
DeleteThanks. I hope to have it finished soon!
Hi Grandmommy! The title of your post is PERFECT, because Love... Does ALWAY WIN! "For God so LOVED the world that He gave HIS only begotten Son that whosoever Believes in HIM should not perish but have Everlasting Life!"
ReplyDeleteJohn 3:16
We never know how long we have or when our time on earth will end. It is a gut-wrenching Tragedy that these 9 souls were treated so violently by such a hate filled stranger. But their lives are NOT over. Everlasting Life is God's promise to All who believe in HIS never-ending LOVE for Us!
Your tribute to them via your 1:12 church will be a testament to that promise.
Way to go Grandmommy! :D
elizabeth
Hello Elizabeth,
DeleteYour comments are also so on target! When I think of the events sometimes I want to rejoice because I know these wonderful people did not die in vain. The have taught us through their demonstration of love. I feel sorry for people who seek revenge because it belongs to Lord. As the song asks, "Is My Living In Vain?" They can all say NO!
Really lovely idea Grandmommy! I can't say I would forgive such an act, I hope they throw away the key after he is locked up. I understand why they did though, he can't hurt them any further now.
ReplyDeleteThe church looks fantastic, looking forward to seeing what goes in the attic. I've noticed in American movies you always have nativity scenes at the front of your churches, so hopefully one of those will fit in the attic :D
Hi there Sarah!
DeleteThanks! It is so sad that a 21 year old could be filled with so much hate.
I am determined to finish the church soon and making progress. And just for you, I am gong to find and add a nativity scene! :-))
Interesting post! Your mini church already looks so realistic--it's amazing! Thanks for sharing. xo Jennifer
ReplyDeleteHey Jennifer!
DeleteThanks! Yes, it goes down in history hopefully never to happen again.
What a lovely little church and a meaningful dedication! The window curtain fabric is beautiful and so appropriate! Forgiveness is Divine. May they all be in Peace.
ReplyDeleteHello there Daydreamer!
DeleteThanks. Since I was working on it I think it was serendipity and was meant to be a dedication. Even buying the fabric so long ago was meant. I agree..Forgiveness IS devine!
You've chosen the perfect headline... because this is the only comfort... love is stronger than hate. Nevertheless it's frightening how hate attracts so many people these days... whether to shoot down people like in Charleston, Chattanooga, Paris, Oslo etc. or to join the IS or to burn down refugee shelters like some dumb idiots did again in Germany... such a shame. It's a lovely idea to dedicate your wonderful project to these nine victims.
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Birgit
Hiya Birgit!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I thought about all of those you mentioned and more. I am so glad there are still waaaay more loving people than hateful ones in the world!
A beautiful tribute. I love what you've done so far and I can tell you are going to put a lot of thought and care into this project.
ReplyDeleteHello there
DeleteI am glad you like it! I work on it every day trying to make sure it a honorable tribute.
A very moving remembrance, Grandmommy.
ReplyDeleteHey Muff,
DeleteThanks. :-)
Greetings!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this lovely tribute, the Grandmommy. I look forward to the project's completion.
I tagged you, to participate in the World Doll Day event. Since I am late getting that information to you, I suppose you can consider it an early invitation to the 2016 World Doll Day (WDD). Or you can share your WDD post after the day.
Hope you can participate now or later,
Sincerely,
Dana
Hope you can participate now or later,
Sincerely,
Dana
Hello there Diana!.
DeleteThanks. I have no idea how I missed your tag! I want to do it soon. lol. Let me think of my responses. :-)
What a cute little project. It's looking fantastic. I love that you found fabric with such a small print.
ReplyDeletehugs♥,
Caroline
Hi Caroline
DeleteThank you! The fabric was in my stash. I just happened upon it while looking for curtain fabric!
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ReplyDeleteOh my Godness. The first photo ,I thought that it is real room . Amazing work!!, I looked back through some of your older blog posts, and I think all your work is beautiful - so very well done. I'm looking forward to seeing many more of the lovely pieces that you make.
ReplyDeleteHello there Neile!
DeleteThanks so much! I hope to see much more of you around here!
I like the church. It's coming along. The curtain fabric is perfect.
ReplyDeleteHello there Janaihah!
DeleteI stopped for a while, but I am back on the job! :-)
you should contact the church and tell them about this in their honor. Think they'd enjoy knowing.
ReplyDeleteHi Christine!
DeleteI think someone may have told them I am not sure. I am still trying to get that book of yours!
Dear Grandmommy,
ReplyDeleteThe pictures show us love, congratulations for your fantastic project, everything is so well done. Hugs Nanda
Hi there Raminhos!
DeleteThank you so much! I plan to be finished within a week and will share it then. Hope you like the finished project. :-)
Many hugs
Hi Grandmommy,
ReplyDeleteI'm happy for his coming in my blog.
Thanks.
I'm better health and I can visit my dear friends Blog
hug Nanda.=)
Raminhos,
DeleteYou do such beautiful work! I think everyone should visit your site! Glad you are feeling better! :-)
A big hug
Beautiful purpose, that you dedicate your miniature church in memory of those saints. I'm sure - your project will be create with good feelings and it will be stunning church.
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Magda