The church community

This is going to be a short blog probably, but, as I mentioned in my discussion board, I just loved Paul's emphasis on the importance of community. I am a very community-oriented type person. And I depend on my community for a lot. I have a few close friends who I depend on for advice, mentor-ship, love, strength and just enjoyment. I have a family community, and I depend on them for much of the same.

Recently, however, I have been struggling with my church community. Well, basically since I came to Baylor I have not found a church community where I just really fit in, a place I felt was home.

And some of this, I realize is on my shoulders, but when you go to church every week and can maybe name of 5 other people who go to your church--well that is just not a very good thing. Especially since I am a very social, quite outgoing individual. But I just never felt comfortable going up and forming relationships with people in authority, people I felt like could mentor me in my life. And I believe this is one of the purposes of our community, and I think Paul would say the church community is the most important one you can be a member of.

So...guess what! I joined a new church last week, and it was awesome :) :)

I am so excited. I believe they are really living out what Paul wants in a church community. First and foremost, they LOVE everyone who walks through the door. It is so incredible. I don't think I have felt that loved by a group of strangers ever.

Second, they encourage each other. They build each other up and they are in the Word all the time--they are serious about living for God and giving it all they have got.

I am excited to join this church and hopefully live out Paul's dream for what a church is supposed to be :)