Raised Lutheran, became catholic 16 years ago, back in June I got a feeling in church I was just there. I was looking at my watch, knowing it would only be 5 more minutes and I’d be out the door. My 15 yr old son started attending Youth Group at the local Non-denominational church with some friends. We was so taken with the church and the youth pastor, he encouraged me, almost begging, that we go there for Sunday service and try it out. Now mind you, I am on Parish Council, been on every committee possible, and I am entertaining the idea of trying a new church.
We went, and within 5 minutes I was welcomed by many friends as well as many strangers. I live in a small town, really not strangers, but not my regular circle
Anyway, the beginning of the service was wonderful Christian Music, drums, rytham guitar, bass, keyboards, singers, and it was music I had been introduced to during a retreat at the “Catholic Church” but not played during the services.
I came out of that service an hour and a half later…Didn’t look at my watch once.
I was inspired and realized what I was missing was the “Teaching” because all I had been getting was “preaching” There really is a difference.
I LOVE my new church and new found relationship with my Bible that is now out of the drawer and being used!
Will I go back to the Luthern church, never, Back to the Catholic Church, maybe for visits, but for now,I have found a place where I can worship and learn.
Funny after all this time, I actually LIKE going to church.