Church decisions

I have regularly attended church for my whole life. So when college came around and I had to make decisions about where and if I was going to attend church for myself, I was faced with a dilemma: sleeping in was the most luring option compared to the nearest local churches.

But, it wasn't long into the semester when I got a call from some friends wondering if I would play piano for their church. I agreed and went the next week. And I went the week after that, and the week after that. And pretty soon I was a regular. The church welcomed me in and showed me how crucial it is to have a church family.

It was hard for me to say goodbye. After year of attending North Goshen Mennonite Church, I had to leave so I could participate in Parables: A worship group. This group goes around to different churches in the area and a few hours away to aid in a church's worship experience. In many ways this is a great thing: I can be an active part of the service and explore different churches. The only downfall is that I am never at any church long enough to feel rooted and a part of it.

I guess that is what the group is for: to help each other find a place to belong and have a core to come back to in faith.