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(Continued from Page 1) probably have made quite a difference in his outlook if he had grown up in the faith rather than falling over it the way that he did.

But, he goes on to explain, his is not the only kind of conversion which can be experienced. He believes that it is possible to be converted within the Faith itself. A believer may have a whole, deeper side of his own belief revealed to him in his day-today life.

Rev. Weems’ charge contains four churches: Flint Hill, Sperryville, Willis Chapel and Washington with a total membership of 354. He says that he has more work than he knows what to do with-“it has no end to it”and he now has to schedule time for his family. He divides his work into four areas, which, when added together, present an idea to the layman of how much he has to do. He visits people who are sick or are in trouble, and this is what he tries to concentrate on. This work is necessarily very spread out, since he goes to both homes and hospitals. Weems must also prepare his worship services, and he finds writing sermons particularly difficult. The process is very emotional and draining for him, not least of all because he says that he has had only limited experience in writing sermons; he describes it as a process of putting yourself “out on the line”. In addition to this work, Weems also helps with arranging local church activities. He feels that this involves supporting people in their work and in their homes”. Finally, Weems has administrative work which he must do, and this includes meetings, programs, and church administration.

Rev. Weems is married, and his wife, Pamela, who comes from New Caanan, Conn., works in Washington D.C. She drives in every day to her job on “The Washington Monitor”, which deals specifically with what’s happening on Capitol Hill. Although they have no children, they hope to start a family in the future, and, until that time appears, they have a very bouncy and lively surrogate child in their Golden Retriever puppy, Fern.