So when we moved here, we thought we'd be going to a certain church... but the preacher they had there had a few doctrinal issues that we just couldn't jive with. So we went to this other church. It was a TON smaller, but it felt like home. Now, three years and two kids later, we are considering a move. The first church has a new minster, youth minister and direction. The second church hasn't grown (in fact, I think it's shrunk) and has no youth programming. Honestly, our boys are the only kids under 5 in the church. And the next closest to them is about 7 - and then the next ones are teens. All of this has built up to us wanting (read: needing) to rethink our membership at said churches.
We went to the first church again today. Loved it. Love the nursery, love the new youth minister & his wife (with whom we had lunch and talked all things camp), the preacher and his message... It just feels like it's what we need to do to minister to our family. I just feel so guilty pulling the "new blood" out of second church. We're the only young couple there - and we're scared that if we leave, if another couple would come, they'd end up with the same feelings as we have. But a friend once told me that our family comes first and we have to do what's best for our spiritual health and that of our children. SO.... If anyone has any wisdom on the subject, I'd love to hear it.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
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Just wanted to tell you I'm going through similiar issues. It's hard looking for a new church home and feeling guilty about leaving your old church. I'm right there with ya so feel free to talk if you need to!
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