Sunday, December 16, 2007

World Overcomers Christian Church Current mood: optimistic Category: Religion and Philosophy My neighbor “Fafa” recommended this church (WOCC) to me while we were jog-walking yesterday morning. It is conveniently located in RTP. After our 1.5 mile jog-walk this morning, I decided thtat I would go to their 10a.m. church service.  The weather was freezing cold. I quickly made breakfast for my daughter and friend then we got ready for church. We arrive in church right on time-eh give or take 5-10 minutes. After I registered her for childcare for two-year-olds (Awesome Wonders group), I scurried to church service. Take a preview at http://www.pastorandy.com/home.php WOW! There were blasting music coming from the congregation and church singers and when I entered, there were lyrics and bible verses that were displated in addition to live video feed. The ushers were dressed in nice shirts with their church logos. Pastro Andy came in. Fafa had mentioned he was a young pastor. Which I liked. He was also married. Which I can respect. In the middle of service, a number “450″ popped up in all three screens.  I am unclear as to what that number signifies. Does it signify 450 congregants that day? I am almost quite sure that it was not the tithes and offerings. I like this church. I will even attend Wednesday’s cantata service with Anjo on 12/19. It is a come-as-you are church. I wore pants actually. I hate to be defined by wearing a skirt and putting a handkerchief over my legs.  They welcomed me and each visitor were given a hand-out to be exchanged for a dvd package from the church’s bookstore- so you know I really like this church. To my surprise, there were not that many visitors so he has build a solid based congreations.  This soon-to-be- megachurch is only four years old!  When I picked up Anjo, she had done an arts and crafts activity. Before we exited the building, I asked the lady if they had daycare services for the 8a.m. service, she answered yes.  I will try for the 8a.m. service one Sunday soon.  Anjo seemed to like the daycare (she didn’t fuss when I left her there for the first time and was sufficed to  leave). We left feeling good. In summary, the church was simplified in a revisionist way. 20 minutes of song and praise followed by tithes and offering then Pastor Andy’s sermon. After another song at the end of his sermon (Finding Fullness in Joy- or something close to that), we were dismissed. One of the main points of his sermon that touched my spirit was when he said that we should be joyful with just ebing obedient (without wanting something in return). Amen to that! God’s child, lm

Monday, December 17, 2007

Looking forward to… Current mood: adventurous In 2008, I hope to achieve the following: finding a home church strengthening my skills as a proud parent getting a divorce making more money or spending what i have more efficiently being more organized at home and work (including my closets!) traveling to China, Russia or Spain starting a small business (even if it just to create resume service or part-time drop-in child care) becoming a better cook and a better listener reading more challenging literary works (films included) besides af-am urban fiction. I love words and have not learned a lot of rich words in the recent months. having more precious time to myself (15 minutes a day of quiet time) being healthier (in mind, body and spirit), wealthier and wiser.

Finding a church home

Sunday, December 09, 2007

In search of a church home Current mood: contemplative Category: Religion and Philosophy My search for a church home began today. I’ve been reading the word and it compels me to find a church that is right not only for me but for my daughter as well.  To put it simply, I need God’s word for the week. More importantly, to have my heart and spirit in the right place, I need childcare for Anjolique while I worship. So today, for my FIRST church, I would attend First Calvary Baptist Church by myself. Anjolique is with her father this weekend so I took the opportunity. Let me also preface that religion is a relationship between God and myself. No one else. I am at a place in my life where I feel the need honor Him through worship and fellowship instead of what I have been proclaiming for the past several years of honoring Him only in my heart and spirit. Please respect that. Take  a look at their website: http://www.firstcalvary.org/. After the two-hour service, I thought it was alright. They believe in excellence which I agree. The children well well-behaved, read the church announcement well and it was a packed house. Granted it was a 10a.m. church service. My goal is to attend an earlier service than that if possible.  As normal procedure, he had visitors stand up and let the church welcome them. Is it the right church for me? I am not sure. The message this morning was Preparation. As we prepare our homes for the Christmas holidays, we must also prepare our homes and lives to God.  Amen. God’s child, lm

“A” in Deer Park

Saturday, December 15, 2007

“A” in Deer Park This morning while on my way to North Carolina A&T graduation, Anjolique, my smart toddler, informed me that she knew the letter “A.” She said “Mommy, that’s ”A” in Deer Park (as in bottled water). Oh, the blessings of motherhood. Then later that day, we were doing something as I mentioned and instructed her “you are supposed to get your pull-up”- then she ignoringly questions me “what am I suppose to do?”  Wow, a two-year old knowing how to use the word “suppose.”  Beaming with smile and pride, lm

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