Finding my Church Home

Hello,

It's funny. All week long I think of things that I want to blog about, and then when it's time to sit and write my mind goes blank.

This week was a good and confusing week for me. Before I moved back I struggled with which direction I would lean. Would I go back to my Charlotte church or would I search for a new church? There were a couple that I possibly wanted to check out.

Last week I went to my former church because it fit my time frame. I cried the whole time I was there. I felt like I had come home. Now since I had left back in 2007 several things had changed, but a lot was still the same.

I missed it a lot. Even though I have enjoyed the non-denominational churches, I have missed it. Now this church has a traditional service at 8:30 and a contemporary at 11. I only went to the contemporary once when I was here the first time. I like 8:30, but I would like to check out the 11 and see how it feels for me now.

This week started the Sunday School classes. I didn't know which to start with ( I didn't see the list). So I literally just walked into the Parlor and asked if I could join. I learned that this particular class would be a dvd and discussion group. As it filled up I felt the love and the welcoming. I recognized a few people and it was nice to meet some new people. I was excited to have the discussion.

One of the things that I miss is the liturgical discussions. That means a lot to me. I also love how community involved my former church is. Love thy neighbors. I felt like there was no discussion. I found my church. Hopefully the contemporary service will be the combo that I need.

And then yesterday I was in the locker room at the gym and a woman was getting ready at the mirror. She had music playing. It was one of my favorite song's "Glory is Yours". I mentioned that it's my favorite. And then she asked if I go to a church that I had been considering visiting. I still want to visit. Maybe I can go there once a month or double dip on Sundays.

In the meantime, I will be diving in and soaking up as much as I can.

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An update to a previous post about music: if you get a chance to listen to Brad & Rebekkah please do. They are on Youtube, itunes, and Amazon. They sing at my Aunt's church regularly and they are just wonderful.

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The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."
-Mark 12:31