22 November 4:00
The past week I had the pleasure of having David Ernst as prof in the class Church Ministry. I was really exited for this class for David has preached at my home Church on occasion and I had always really enjoyed when he had. So after taking a class on the Church It would be nice to reflect on home church in Coronach.
Probably the thing I am most thankful for in my home church is the people. Looking back it really was a great church to grow up and be apart of, because I was surrounded by so many people who loved and cared for me. Learning in our Church Min. class you could really gain the understanding that it is the people who make all the difference. It probably has a lot to do with the fact that I grew up in Coronach Alliance Church and it might be kinda of selfish, but one thing I miss is being surrounded by so many people who know you and are good at showing they care about you. I am in no way saying that I don't feel Loved or accepted at my church on the Island cause I do and I am very grateful for that, however there is defiantly something to be said for being around the people who you grew up with.
Another thing I have really grown to love about my church at home was the music. It may seem counter cultural to a seventeen year old but I miss the semi older hymns and more original music we played. Now I do love upbeat christian music and I do listen to it regularly on my computer and laptop but there is certainly something great about the older worship music that gives me great joy. Also I miss my Mom's beautiful piano playing every Sunday. :)
My Church back home is not perfect but no church no church is but I am really thankful that this was a place I got to grow up. I think being away from your church makes you realize how much you appreciate it and I am thankful to have the ability to have gained an even better perspective of my church. as they say "absence makes the heart grow fonder."
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