What is really funny about what you wrote is that I have noticed that many pastors are very careful about taking off and who preaches in their place. One Sunday, our pastor, a great guy and scholar and has obviously bought into the ‘don’t go over their heads myth, was sick and asked a retired preacher to step in. Well, this guy had nothing to lose and preached a rip roaring deep sermon on sanctification from 1 John. The entire church was on the edge of their seats! It was electrifying. The younger folks were asking: Why haven’t we ever heard of sanctification? :o)

Everybody talked about that sermon for months! You would think the message got through but it did not.

Why go? Because I attend a church that still believes in the Holy Priesthood and has not fallen for all the patriarchy stuff out there. Our children’s minister is rock solid which is important if you have little ones. We dig deep into scripture in the SS which functions like a small Body of believers. There are plenty of reasons even if the sermons are a bit milky.

Besides, who ever said ‘church’ is listening to one guy speak? :o)

Usher: for the material Deak, for the material

Thanks, my birthday was actually like a month ago – I totally snuck it by everyone!

I’m glad you’ve found a group of believers who actually act like it :). Obviously this post does not apply! But it is encouraging that you have found a group. Maybe others will continue their pursuit in finding God’s Church.

God’s Glory,
Lew

I go these days because we finally found a church that is all about GRACE. And because of that the messages each week are fresh and new and refreshing … meat meat & more meat. No milk. Different perspectives than I have ever been taught before. And wonderful Spirit-led worship.

For the first time in a very long time I am at place where I am enjoying meeting together as a church family. But I know that feeling … that “I’d rather be at the lake” feeling. I’ve had it more than once. But I am thankful that I haven’t had it lately and I actually look forward very much to Sunday mornings these days.

:)