Great day...!

Today my family and I had the privileged to check out a church plant.   We saw a posting for a church in need of a Youth Pastor, and decided to check out the church and see what it was all about.  After arriving at the YMCA where the church meets, we were immediately greeted by people and there was an excitement in the air that was super contagious.  We then were escorted to the areas where they had children's ministry and were walked through registration and there was a definitely love and interest in my children.  From there we went into a gymnasium where they held worship services and were again greeted by people who were excited to see us and excite we were there.
First impressions make a massive difference when visiting a church and when you are greeted with love and there is a sincere interest in you and your family there is more than a visiting feeling you feel part of something special.  Before the service we had already met the Pastor, the Worship Pastor, the Associate Pastor and over half the congregation.  The service was wonderful and the sermon was fitting (I'll touch on in a min), and we felt part of a community and we saw Acts 2:42...  come to life.  After the service we were invited by pastor to go to lunch and with our 8 year old daughters setting up everything we decided on Red Robin (oh the fries and campfire sauce)... We had a great time of fellowship and enjoying each other's company and what a blessing it was.  We talked about family, ministry, commute times, places we've lived, places we've seen, and so on and so on.  Did I mention with did all this with glad and sincere hearts.  I said I would mention the sermon from this morning's service and it was on Acts 2:42...  It was really amazing and miraculous  how God took a message thru a messenger then allow us to act on it following...
I am constantly amazed at how we can practice on the lessons from His word and the chance to do His will at anytime, and when we do this we can see His promises come alive...!
What a great day in the community, a part of the Kingdom of God!