Bible Study

I joined a Bible Study and could not be more excited about it!!

For a while I didn't want to go to church anymore because I felt I was going against my family (it is the Wesleyan and I was raised Lutheran).  It was this awful tug-of-war, which may sound weird but trust me it was a real concern of mine.  I really enjoyed the Wesleyan services and people, and didn't care for the Lutheran church in town.  Finally I couldn't stand not going to church anymore and decided to research the Wesleyan Church.  Turns out they aren't much different and I concluded I was stupid for being hesitate.  Please don't judge me for this post… I felt a huge weight lifted off my shoulders.

So my next step was to get involved at the church.  After browsing their website I discovered that the Breakaway Bible Study was going to start the next day!  I was pumped!  But I was disappointed because I was the only unmarried, kidless, college person there.  Everyone was nice, yet I felt I would get more babysitting jobs than fellowship.

I wasn't done and continued to pursue a study.  I asked the secretary for guidance and she suggested a young women's one the next evening!  Later that afternoon I emailed the leader and got a cheery response (we're studying Monvee).  Yet, I didn't know ANYONE.  The next day as I approached the house, I imagined myself as Kyli, a good friend, and how she would go into with an open mind.  Something about Kyli settles my mind… odd, maybe but it works.

As soon as I crossed the doorway, the two house owners welcomed me with open arms!  I couldn't quit smiling because it was just one of those feelings… good people, good conversation, good subject, Goodness indeed!  Then I saw a familiar face walking up the path and I really started cheesing out - AMY!  Dan's older sister!  It is like Dan got transferred from Montana but in a girl's body!! From the day that I met Amy I loved her spunky and caring personality.

Finally I have a church family again :)