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Little blue church

 
"No spot is so dear to my childhood as the little brown church in the vale."

My first grade class used to sing that song and it kept playing in my head as I approached this church. It's blue though and not in the vale, but along a highway in the South Cotabato countryside. The family who owns the plot of land where it stands built it. It is surrounded by coconuts and fruit trees.

Inside a few of us gathered for dear Miss Arcon's funeral. She was the head of a group of schools run by the SDA church. A good Christian, well-loved by her students, friendly yet professional to us teachers under her leadership, I was grateful for the coincidence of being in the country when she passed away, and for the opportunity to pay my last respects. 

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  1. SmilingSallyJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Hi Hazel,

    What a sweet spot to worship. Happy Blue Monday!

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  2. PieJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Cute church.

    I played too. Mine are here and here.

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  3. Luna MirandaJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    this post reminds me of all the unforgettable teachers i had. a few of them had also passed on.

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  4. Gemma WisemanJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    A sad but very beautiful post! The little church looks so lovely set in gardens!

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  5. LVJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    A great place for any kind of service.

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  6. Chubskulit RoseJanuary 22, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    It looks very refreshing.

    Here's my BLUE
    Have a great week ahead!

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  7. JimJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Brilliant.

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  8. RajeshJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Very nice little cute church.

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  9. CailinMarieJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    both are fabulous pictures. I like your remembrance of Ms Arcon & I'm glad you were able to pay your respects. I think it matters to say the names of those who leave this world. best wishes

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  10. DanaJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    I remember that song!

    Wonderful pictures.

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  11. GaryJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Interesting post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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