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Re: So Mich....
One thing I have found in visiting churches when you live in a small podunk town... is that your face is not forgotten, and the next time you show up at the grocery store, someone (probably) is going to recognize you and say... hey! when are you coming back, lol. Of course they mean well. Problem is... it is really hard to get a feel for a church just by visiting once or twice. I think it is a good idea to visit on different occasions and times, and don't become too regular until you have made your decision.
I think for most people, the basic need for having a church to belong to goes beyond spirituality, and at the heart of the need for church is really is the desire for companionship, friendship, and a social outlet. (Don't get me wrong, I believe that we should be part of a group of people because we want to worship the Lord... ) but primarily what I have seen in most churches, is that people stay in that church because of the companionship, friendships, and relationships that they have built. Just my experience, for the most part, and this stretches into any "church" group in general.
For now, our family is content to be part of a home fellowship, and it has been wonderful. I'm not saying that we would never be part of a formal church group setting again, but where we are now, we are thankful for the sweet fellowship and communion we have. We live in a pretty isolated area, and feel blessed for the fellowship that we have.
I wish both of you well in your search for a place to fill the needs in your heart!
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