The Gospel According to Austin Hits the Road!

The weather has finally turned, bluebonnets are starting to pop up and Saturday was absolutely beautiful! So, my wife and I decided to take a little trip up the road to the Messina Hof winery. On the way, we took a detour to see St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin. What a fantastic place! The country in that area is beautiful and the church building, very nondescript on the outside, is breathtaking on the inside. It is one of the Painted Churches of Texas. It's so amazing to find these little gems off in the country, literally in the middle of nowhere. Just walking into this place was a bit like stepping on holy ground. The story around the development of this community is like something out of a historical fairy tale. To think these German immigrants sought out coming to Texas in order to be free and start a new life is inspiring. Anyway, I pulled out the camera and took pictures. Hope you enjoy them! You'll note, by the way, the pulpit in the church is way up high. Supposedly, it is the tallest pulpit in Texas. Of course, I had to climb up there and stand in it (that picture will not be posted). Made me feel important! Well, enjoy the pics!