Now that I no longer work for the church, Michael and I are free to explore around town to find a church that fits both of us. We're finally able to go to church as a family, which is something that's super important to both of us. We both have very high expectations of what church should be, but we're really trying to keep an open mind. As the son of a preacher man, Michael has really only been exposed to one type of worship. I can really go either way, but there is something very beautiful and comforting about traditional worship. And after being at First for a while, I feel like I've been spoiled with so many ways to get connected and involved. It's going to be quite a challenge for us both to be satisfied with a new church.
We've visited a church twice now. We like it. But for me, it's proven really difficult to be completely open to the new worship experience. I make a conscious effort each week to keep my criticisms at a minimum, but they come anyway... the music is not quite right, the people are not overly warm and fuzzy, and we haven't really heard of ways to get more involved past church and Sunday School. I know that no church is perfect and that, as the people of the church, we make the church what it is, but at the same time, I want to make sure the church we choose to join meets our needs. Please just pray that we'll keep an open mind and find a church that is the right fit for both of us.
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