Teknoe Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Some of you might recall... I fell away from attending church during the school year (I'm a 1st year teacher and simply was overwhelmed with the craziness that comes with year one). Well summer is here and I've reconnected with some old 2009 church friends... like poeple whom I consider actual friends and not "church acquaintances." We've been exploring this church together the last 2 weeks, doing the whole lunch fellowship thing afterward and it's just been really, really nice. I like this new church I'm visiting, strong down-to-earth messages, and a congregation that offers opportunities to serve and get involved, but doesn't beat you over the head or make you feel obligated to partake in. So yeah, it's just been nice to get back on the horse. And it's amazing how going with friends helps to keep you interested/movtivated/accountable. Going alone is too easy to slip into "Oh I'll just sleep in today..." or "There's always next week..." mode. When you got good friends who you know are there and texting you "see you soon!" you get up and go. It's a good kind of peer pressure 3 Link to post Share on other sites
todreaminblue Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I go to church every week.....I am the only one in my family who gets up and every week i try with my family to get them up....it gets disheartening i want to share with them something right and good .....its uplifting for me and i want them to feel that.....it actually makes my week....ill still keep trying ...ill still keep going and hopefully this week ...someone will come with me......my family are drifting a little......away from me...or is it me drifting away from them..it doesnt matter..i wont give up... i know what you mean about having people who support you.friendly smiles and common purpose..my church is abtou servign othrs too....i love that.....it is nice when you feel that fellowship....i am glad you have gone back i remember your earlier posts...glad you reconnected.....lol..if you are th eposter i am thinking about...if not ....glad you reconnected anyway and are happy...hugs to ya..........deb 2 Link to post Share on other sites
pie2 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Good to hear, Teknoe. Hope each day brings you peace, despite whatever obstacles may come. People may fail us, but God never does. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
pureinheart Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I am so glad for you! I want to write more, but am so tired...God Bless you love! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
angel.eyes Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Congratulations! Glad you found a church home that's a good fit for you. I would use the summer to think about how you might fit church and school together. Either way, glad to see you're back on the horse and finding the experience rewarding. Link to post Share on other sites
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