AMISH SUNDAY MORNINGS



Horses will be hitched when the family is ready to leave.

 Sunday mornings are usually pretty lazy for most of us. Some of us go to Church, others watch TV and a lot go out to breakfast.

By mid morning, Amish have completed their Sunday chores, which are much lighter than weekday duties. Still, children and animals need to be feed, light housework is attended, and preparation for church is a must. 

Church is a huge event for Amish. It's about 5 hours, sitting on backless benches, families are segregated by age and gender. Every dresses up in their Sunday-go-to-meetin' attire.  Generally you'll see horse-and-buggies galore at an Amish house as they do not have their own churches. 

When our groups go on tours, they are astounded at the well behaved children.  In an Amish community, everyone is well behaved. The sense of responsibility is part of the culture.  While our "English" children are thinking of the latest and greatest electronic gadget, sneakers or clothes, an Amish child is more concerned about their siblings, playing together and helping to serve meals.

The afternoon and evening is spent as a family. That means as a family together. Talking. Reading. Eating.  A smiler life to be sure.