The Search

It's been a while since I've posted. The past month and a half my family and I have been visiting churches. It is amazing how many churches are around, and how different they are from each other! In a way, it's a disadvantage to visit too many churches. You start to get picky! I noticed that after the first couple of churches, I would say hmmm...I like this one but I don't know about being here for two services, plus group meetings. The next one I'd say, let's find a church that starts at 10:00 so that we get out earlier! The next one, we'd say hmmm, I wish there were more people our age. The list goes on and on. I've come to realize that thought it is almost possible to have a "custom made" church now, it's not wise to try to try to find the "perfect" church with the perfect people, the perfect service times, etc. Lately, we've been focusing on the doctrine, the belief in eternal salvation and the pastor first, then the overall feel of the church. Do we feel welcome? Are there ministries available for our kids? Is there a music ministry? These are important. What's not important is what the sanctuary looks like, what time we get out of church, etc. I think we've narrowed it down now to two churches. They are very similar in some ways, and different in others. We are going to attend these two for a little while and hopefully decide on one soon! Basically, what I am saying is not to be too picky about choosing a church. If you are, you may never settle on one. Besides, church is for God, not for us.