Monday, July 5, 2010

Church Test Three (there was no post on #2)

I think I have found a church to settle in. I have now attended said church three weeks in a row and am very impressed. I am yet to attend any bible studies (I think they are off at the moment due to school and uni holidays), but I was invited to the young adults weekend away (which was this weekend) I reluctantly declined, thinking it would be a bit too much for me at this stage. The sermons have been consistently good and on a nice chunk of scripture each time, they are currently going through Hebrews about 10 verses a week. I can cope with the Anglicanisms, they aren’t too intrusive and I’ve actually liked the few I’ve experienced so far. I can’t discern what the congregation says after the initial scripture reading though, the reader says “this is the word of the Lord” or something to that effect and then the congregation says something in response, what that is I don’t know, it just sounds like mumbles overlapping other mumbles to me. We had communion last night, I liked how that was done, didn’t have to be officially an Anglican or anything (I didn’t really think that would be an issue, being a Christian should be enough anywhere you go).
 The conversations I’ve had with people after the services have been really nice, I obviously don’t know any of them well at this stage but from first impressions it seems that the church culture is one where people are quite genuine and where fitting in is not a problem. I actually don’t think I’ve been more warmly greeted at any other church, I’m talking about beyond the performance of a hand shake and introduction. Hopefully despite my social awkwardness I can settle in well there.

2 comments:

  1. When the reader finishes with "This is the word of the LORD", the traditional response is "Thanks be to God." Hope that helps!
    I'm enjoying reading your blog (if 'enjoying' is the right word?). Praying for you too.

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  2. Someone beat me to it!!

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