We have been homeless for two weeks, well not exactly homeless. We still have our wonderful townhouse. We are in need of a church home though. You know that saying you don't know what you had until it was gone, or something like that. Well I had no idea that I felt so comfortable at my church home until it was not my home anymore. We were a part of a community in more ways than I knew. I did not think that I was the most plugged in at PUMP church but it was a bigger part of my life than I realized and now I fell homeless.
Last week we went to the church that is several blocks from our new home and yesterday we went to East County. There is nothing wrong with either of these churchs, they just weren't home. I miss the singing, the clapping, the preaching, knowing the people there and dare I say the tight quarters. I had a hard time being in a super huge complex. I also realized that at PUMP the children may not behave all the time but they are a part of the worship. Many of the times that the children speak out it is in response to the worship. I felt like we were trying to busy our kids with quiet activities rather than worship with them. As I looked around at other families it looked much the same. The children didn't even have any idea when we were praying.
I know that we will not find a church home that is exactly like the one we left. That is not our expectation. But I am coming to see what it was that I loved about my former church home. I hope that we can find a place that we can come to love as our church home as much as the one we are several hours away from. And I hope we do it soon.
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I feel ya'. I don't think we'll ever find anything quite the same as what we had. Praying for you guys as you go throughthe transition too.
Sarah, we miss you guy, too! You all were a tremendous blessing to our church family for a long time and your loss is an impact to be felt, for sure. Reading your post was a great encouragement to me, so thank you for expressing your loss in this way.
I know Kristi already said it, but we do miss you. I miss chatting with you in the nursery and Adam leading songs in that paaionate way of his.
We miss you guys, too. Also, like Kristi, we were encouraged by your thoughts about the special-ness of PUMP- it is a reminder to those of us who may take it for granted at times. We'll be praying that God provides you with a church home that will meet your needs but also the needs of your children, and teaches them to worship as well. We love you guys. -the brummett 6
Sarah,
I will miss all of you guys. You all brought something different to our church family and you being gone has left a very noticeble hole. I pray that you will find a place where you can use your giftings and feel nutured at the same time. You guys are wonderful and we all will miss you greatly. Come back and visit soon!
Sarah, Josh and I were talking about how much we missed you guys just yesterday. We miss hearing Hannah's new words, seeing the boys' new Yugio cards and trick, Adam's profound thought and talking with you about the business of life. (Well I miss chating with you about life but Josh probably doesn't.) We love you guys a lot and am praying for you.
All I can say is "I feel ya!!!!!" Finding a church when you're old one was so wonderful is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO difficult... thankfully my recent situation was made a little easier by the fact that I wasn't entirely happy before... and that PUMP is so great. I know we only spent about 2 or 3 weeks at the same church, but I definitely miss you there. What a blessing to know that God will use this - somehow - for HIS work. We are praying for you and your family
THanks everyone. hold on hannah wants to say something. jb bhvg c fg hhfvvgffbhmbnbn. It was just a little something.
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