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.
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Jennifer,
Hey girl! If you're not involved in a community/small group at Southside, I would highly recommend it. When I first started attending there after Bob and I got married, I did not truly feel "connected" until I joined a small group. Then later on after kids, I joined AM2PM. I think as big as the church is, it is very important that you be involved in some sort of smaller group within the church - so that you can feel connected. A community group made all the difference for me! Now, I'm in Beaufort and there is NOTHING like Southside here and I miss it so much!! I hope things end up working out for you - keep us posted!
Love,
Anna
I also miss seeing you & your sweet family! :)
Hi! We have not been attending Southside lately. We've been visiting at Brookwood because Arv's girlfriend started going there and we were just enjoying going as a whole family for a while. But we are planning to come back to Southside in the next few weeks. I have a part time job now and work during lunch time hours. But I'd be happy to get together with you one night for an early dinner, if that would work with your scheduling. Just let me know.
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