Baptist . . .

So today was my first Sunday back to church in quite some time. I had been wanting to go back for a while, but was really feeling 'blocked' for many reasons. Thankfully the kids jumped on board and we did it together!! We attended "First Baptist of Prairie Grove", which was where I was going when I first moved here, but due to some issues I had with others in the church, I quit.
I had some reserves because of the "Baptist" label, but I was actually very pleasantly surprised.

Let me just tell you . . .

• The worship music was updated, (although I do love hymns).
• The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable.
• There were the perfect amount of people, not so few you feel like an obvious guest, but not so many you get lost in the shuffle.
• The kids loved Children's Church.
• It was nice to see some familiar faces.
  

Now, let me say a little something about the 'sermon': (which was VERY interesting to me, and not typical, even for this church, as they are in the middle of a 'sermon series')
These are some of the things said, and people quoted today
(It was on "Jesus Among Other Gods")

• "Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda, Buddha" (pronounced correctly)
• Ravi Zacharias was quoted.
• Jesus Christ was quoted. (no brainer)
• Buddha was quoted.
  
• GK Chesterton was quoted.
• "nirvana" was talked about
  
• Nirvana(and I mean the band)

And some great points were made. I like the kind of service that is educational instead of hell and damnation. A double bonus?? We did NOT sing "Just as I am" as the closing song!

P.S. We will be going back. . .

Backtracking . .

Apparently, it is too overwhelming to think about blogging about everything that I have missed so far. . .so starting Monday I will start fresh! Looking forward to doing this again! ;-)