A new church home!!!

After the homecoming game and the many mentions of First Missionary Baptist in Auburndale, we decided to visit. Little did we know what God had in store for us.

We went early on Sunday, 10/19 and were greeted at the welcome desk. A girl named Patti offered to show us to our Sunday School class. She stayed with us until the room filled up. She was so kind.

We enjoyed the class with leaders Becky and Mark. They were so honest as they were doing a lesson on patience. It was good! We went to the service and really enjoyed the music. The Pastor REALLY messed up...he convicted a visitor on her first visit!! :) Actually, he spoke straight to my heart (and my need) and we both went away filled. We went again on Sunday night and saw Patti again. She invited me to be her guest at the women's conference ("Trials to Truffles" -- a chocolate/dessert theme...love that!!) the following weekend! This spoke volumes to me. What a blessing her invitation was to me.

The conference was wonderful, the women warm and welcoming and the fellowship fun and refreshing. So, Dan and I visited the following Wednesday, the next weekend and then had Pastor Price and his lovely wife Debbie over for lunch. God cemented our decision to become a part of 1st Missionary! We officially became a part of 1st Missionary on November 2nd!

What a blessing this group of ppl has been to us! They have welcomed us in as if we had been there for years. We are getting involved, making new friends and just loving it. We thank God for some high school girls that weren't ashamed to share about God and His body of believers at 1st Missionary!