We had the best time at the church Freedom Picnic!
The kids got their fill of kiddie pool, hot dogs, and little friends - and I got to tear it up on the volleyball court...
It's entirely possible that to onlookers - I looked like I got tore up on the volleyball court - it IS all about perspective, you know...
I also enjoyed seeing everybody. I realized that it's not everyday that you find a church where there is a spirit of inclusion. Everyone is accepted, flaws and all. Just like Jesus did. I am so grateful to be a part of a church that is so accepting.
The church I was raised in would have turned their backs on me when I turned up pregnant and unmarried, but this church welcomed me with ABSOLUTELY no judgement. I had never even been to a service there before that. Five years later, I call it my home.
Thank you! Thank you! Thanks to your unwillingness to let me slip through the cracks - I am back in love with my Jesus and having the time of my life!
It could have gone so differently - but you guys stepped up and loved me.
I don't think I have ever been a part of a church like this one before - I am very grateful for you all!
At the onset, I didn't think this was going to be a mushy blog - but mushy can be good too...
5 comments:
i personally think mushy is always good! and so are you! ;)
and it would be so boring without you!!
I'm so glad you can call it "home"! And I'm so thankful that Jesus let us be involved in loving on you! :)
Mush is good. and my world would be utterly boring without you! you light up my life. this church is soooo blessed to have you. you 5 years ago...that's what it's all about, baby! love you!
what a blessing you are to our church and to me. i loved visiting with you so much last night. we had a blast too. i feel that way about our church too. believe me we ALL need to be accepted flaws and all.
love ya gal.
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