Unique "drama" small group has brought me back to church

[Teknoe]

Funny how God works sometimes. I have been semi-visiting this church with some friends since leaving my home church this past summer. In all honesty, there was a long stretch where I'd go weeks without attending, because I kind of lost my enthusiasm over the whole church scene... that and I also became a lot more introverted. It was easy to also blame a 40 something plus hour work week as a valid reason to crash at home on Sunday mornings rather than go to church.

 

But recently I checked out this newcomer dinner church group thing for the heck of it. There they adveristed an acting (drama) small group, and I had never heard of anything like that before (I minored in acting in college back in the day and so acting has always somehow been a small part of what makes me tick).

 

Well based upon last week's improv performance, the pastor emailed me yesterday if I would star in this coming Sunday's skit. He said he wrote the script specifically with me in mind. I was humbled and honored, and now find myself acting on stage this Sunday in church. I haven't been to church in about a month now.

 

Interesting how timing in life works and how certain things come together. Honestly, if the pastor didn't reach out it probably would have been another crash at home type Sunday.

 

On a side note, I'm learning to be content being single, rather than looking for a potential partner at church. I guess the urge naturally will always be there, but I feel I'm at a point now where I can go to church and not obsess over something like that. It feels good to be free from that bondage, so to speak!

[OpenBook]

Good for you Teknoe! Break a leg...

 

Funny how God works sometimes.

 

You said that right!!!

[angel.eyes]

Awesome! So glad you've found a way to fellowship with other Christians. God will call us in many ways. Your heart is open to hearing him.

 

Have fun performing the skit.

[TheFinalWord]

Very neat! Please let us know how it goes

[Teknoe]

Well, so far it's going pretty well. I have gone to 3 out of 3 small group meetings and 2 out of 3 Sunday services. For the 2 I attended, I was playing a main role in the skit. Today I had no lines and decided to sit it out to rest and take care of work things.

 

Well... I hate to say this but truthfully... I think this is a temporary gig for me. I guess I am commitment phobic, and I just like my peace and quiet too much. The more I invest, I know the more I'll be invited to things and such. Honestly, I just like getting some connection through small group, but not necessarily as a means to hang out outside of small group, if that makes sense.

 

Maybe I'll just drift in and out of church continually... who knows. I believe in God, but don't know if I could see myself ever becoming an active member of any church again. I just like to work, go home and do my own things... on my own. I like having a Saturday night all to myself. Yes, I know I'm selfish. Maybe it's why I'm single and might be for the rest of my life. *shrug* I just find I'm wired differently than most young adults I meet. I have a hard time making a genuine connection, especially with other men. I have a lot of casual acquaintances but truthfully, no close friends at the moment. This is not quite where I imagined myself to be at 30. I thought I would be one of those young adults thriving in a community. But to be honest, the thought of that is both scary and exhausting. I just like being a lone wolf. Yeah...

 

I also like getting a little close, but not too close to people... unless she's a cute girl of course lol. Eh.

[FredRutherford]

Maybe I'll just drift in and out of church continually... who knows. I believe in God, but don't know if I could see myself ever becoming an active member of any church again.

 

I just like to work, go home and do my own things... on my own. I like having a Saturday night all to myself.

 

Yes, I know I'm selfish. Maybe it's why I'm single and might be for the rest of my life. *shrug* I just find I'm wired differently than most young adults I meet. I have a hard time making a genuine connection, especially with other men.

 

I have a lot of casual acquaintances but truthfully, no close friends at the moment. T

 

 

 

Maybe getting involved in that kind of thing will keep you busy & turn your thoughts away from those two women @ the other church you obsessed over.... (you started threads on your 'distraction'.)

 

Seriously... hope you've moved-on & realize those gals weren't interested in "relationships" and how you were wasting your time...

Edited April 16, 2014 by FredRutherford