Saturday, February 21, 2009

Church Frustration.....BUT Learning that God is all I need

I have struggled with some issues with my church for some time now. BUT this past week I have learned to trust in God and he has told me is that HE is all that I need.
I am a member of my church and have been going regularly for 10 years. BUT this past year I have felt like a total stranger in it. This is the first year I have not been involved in a bible study due to working schedule. When I was involved I would see people in the hallways and they would say "HI, How are you." and seem to take a general interest. I would have no problems with getting together with other ladies for lunch or play dates. Well now that I am no longer involved...I have gone months with walking the halls of the church and no one giving me eye contact or asking How I am doing. No one has called or emailed me to see what I have been up too. Its sad that a church has become this way. ALSO that I have been in touch with several of past friends to get together but there has been no response. Its ironic that now my two closest friends don't even go to my church. Sad huh?
As I am a very social person and struggled with even wanting to go to Church.....but through much prayer I have realized that I am at my church to PRAISE GOD and Learn his word. My church is awesome in the way that the music is uplifting and and messages from the pastors are wonderful. I hate to say it BUT if I left the church would anyone know that I was gone? I don't think soooooo. Right now I will stay at my church and continue to grow in the Lord. I pray that someday this may change.
This has been on my heart and this morning I layed awake wanting to let it out somehow.

May God continue to give me peace

-Jen and Family.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Sunday, February 8, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Caydon.....

Wanted to announce the birth of our newest member of the family. Mark's sister Mandie had her 3 child this morning. She had a baby girl. She was born in Florida at 7:10 AM and weighed 6 lbs. 70z. and 19 inches long. Her name is Caydon Hawley Bell. She joins her two big brothers.....Dillon (5) on the left and Addison (3) on the right.
CONGRATULATIONS and may it be a quick healing and recovery.


Peace and Grace,

The Perry Family