After nearly six months away from a formal church setting, Will and I went to church today at the People’s Church. Huge pro: less than 1 mile from home. Another pro: Will’s friend goes there. So we went…stepped out of our house church setting and went to church. For the first time ever, I’m looking for a new church to call home. I grew up in the same church all my life, then moved here and met my then soon-to-be husband so quickly I ended up at his church for the next 7 years. Then, after divorce, I walked into the church where we spent the last 6 years up until July of last year. So, I’ve not had to do this before. And now I have a whole new perspective on what it’s like. It’s a HUGE decision.
I found myself this morning observing everything ver closely. How the parking situation worked. How we were greeted. How we were assisted in finding our way. How Will was greeted at Kids Connection, even though we didn’t stay there. How the service went. How the pastor was. How the worship was. I read every word of the church bulletin, looking for what kinds of things they offer. I have a lot of questions after my last experience, so it’s a big deal. Much bigger than I ever imagined.
We left the service and I was less than enchanted. I’m not sure what I expected. Maybe I was too busy taking it all in. I’ll give it a second chance.
