We had a nice first weekend in DE without family here. It is hard to believe that one week ago we were still unpacking boxes. Now we have pictures hung on the walls!! Mark and I quickly realized that we were in need of a new kitchen table for us to have meals at. We spend Saturday afternoon furniture shopping at Jonny Janosik's in Laurel DE. It is a HUGE store. We spent 4+ hours there and the time went by so quickly. We had a successful shopping trip. Our new kitchen table and end tables for the living room will be delivered on Wednesday. Right now we are crowding around a card table. Having some room for a family meal will be so nice. Sunday we had our first "church shopping" experience. I was feeling not to thrilled at the idea on Saturday. Actually, dread would be the word. I have attended the same Church for 20 years. I was married there, the kids all were baptized there. I have real deep connections with friends there. So the thought of going to a new Church felt like I was "cheating on " Our Savior's in Hartland. So I prayed (what better thing to do in a situation like this) I prayed for openness and willingness to want to go find a new Church. We chose the Wyoming United Methodist Church. It is close to our house and the early service was the praise and worship service. Both a plus for our family. We were warmly greeted by the greeters and give a tour of the new building. The music was nice, the message was nice, the people were welcoming to our family. BUT it was missing something. You know, IT. That feeling in your gut that tells you " this is it, this is the place for me." I was happy that I was able to bring myself to step foot into another Church. I was happy that I was open to recieve the opportunity to worship. My prayer was answered. In a strange sort of way, I look forward to next Sunday. We will try another Church and see what the Holy Spirit has to bring to us.
The weather has been HOT-95 today. We have spent lots of time in the pool. I keep looking at it this way, at least I will have a great tan!!
Love to you-
Lisa
The weather has been HOT-95 today. We have spent lots of time in the pool. I keep looking at it this way, at least I will have a great tan!!
Love to you-
Lisa
Thanks Lisa for the blog & the "church shopping" experience!!! I think I have learned so much through "church-shopping" ourselves here in Hong Kong. It really gives us a fantastic new perspective and of course you're absolutely right... it's really not about shopping it's about God's Spir-IT :)
ReplyDeleteLove your house and the pool!!!!!
Christa