So, we’re about 1 year into our church plant…and about 6 months into being an “open” church. 

we have grown tremendously…we probably have 50 people or so…maybe more (honestly, I never count…I really don’t care about the numbers and I’m a bad estimator).

We have 3 official communities and 1 community that meets with one of the 3 during our community week, but together (as their own community) is serving a specific pocket of people and need in the city. it’s pretty sweet.

I no longer know everyone I go to church with…but that’s more because of the new people coming in and the structure of the college aged community that I was part of. 

This week, however, will be different.  After a talk with my pastor, about 2 months of praying, and another discussion with the pastor I decided to change communities.  I’m welcoming the change… 

What this means for me:

1.  I’m back with all the families and babies again. 

2.  There is at least 1 week out of the month where I can’t easily “walk” to church (though I may still attempt the walk if weather permits).

3.  I’ll be in a new large group of people where I probably don’t know most people…once again.

4.  I will no longer be one of the oldest people in my community, not counting all the children, I will probably be one of the youngest people.

5.  It’s a new year, a new community…this change will, Lord willing, bring some welcome changes into my walk with God (I like to change things up sometime…and when I feel “stuck” in my walk…a change can often help jump start things)