Teresa Graudin- Getting Pounded

In certain areas of the South, 

and maybe a few other places 

where the tradition has been "brought in", 

 the tradition of "pounding"
 is a welcome practice.
 It has some Quaker heritage 
and is well known in 
eastern Alabama and Georgia.
It was often an event to bless newlyweds
 or new members to a community- 
especially clergy.
Traditionally, folks brought a
 "pound" of something.
It certainly has a Hospitality heart. 

 Recently, Teresa Graudin moved to 

Conover, North Carolina 

when her husband, Kevin, took a call to
St. Peter's Lutheran Church.

The Graudins were recently 
"pounded" at church

and their members brought:
cards, gifts of home grown fresh
 and canned goods,
 baked goods and staple pantry items.

The Graudins recently purchased a new home,
following their move.
On the same day as the church event,
 they hosted an 
Open House in their new residence.
The "pounding" continued right 
into their Open House gathering.  
They received more of the same- 
plus towels, kitchen items, a flag, 
sports chairs and flowers.
And MORE....
Teresa shared, 
"Our church family definitely
 "pounded" us
 with gifts and much love, 
as they have from our arrival.
The Lord has truly blessed us here 
with a tremendous church family 
as we grow and serve our Savior!"

Some great suggestions are also located here
 for welcoming a new pastor:
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