Sunday we were introduced to the church along with the other new members. After the service they had us stand in front & the congregation could come & greet us. I thought it was neat, so many people came & introduced themselves to us. Charlie said he felt a little akward, and I may have, but being pregnant is such a conversation starter & everone asks when I’m due or something like that so it’s much easier to just talk to people. It just feels so good to have settled down in a church, and it’s rather special that we became members before Elliot arrives. We prayed for a little boy with downs syndrome in the congregation who is going to have open heart surgery on Thursday, and it’s possible that he won’t make it. I can’t imagine what it would be like to have to put Elliot through surgery like that. Having him in our lives has made us so much more sensitive to all the pain parents can go through.
In the evening we went to a special rememberance communion service. It was an informal time of sharing & praising God around the Lord’s table. The more things we attend the more I am grateful for this church. We haven’t been there long, but I already feel a part of the family.
Last Wednesday we attened our small group & felt just as at home there. We had a great discussion on 1 John & the rewards we will recieve (or not recieve) at the judgement seat. Afterwards I got to chat with some of the other women & they were all really neat. I think I’ll be making some good friends there. Many of the couples have young children/infants so we’ll fit right in.
God has placed us in a congregation that is above & beyond what I had hoped for when we began searching for a church a few years ago. Praise Him!
