The Funeral [or "Family Time"]

On Friday I attended the funeral for Tina, the lady mentioned a couple of posts ago. I was amazed at how many people showed up, but that's often the case when a younger person passes away.

I thought the service was exactly what was needed at that time. Pastor Tim is growing in his own, and he seems to be finding his particular voice. Truth be told, I feel like every sermon I hear seems to propel him down that road. He'll continue to grow in confidence as he gains experience.

Sorry. I didn't mean to write this about the pastor. I was actually impressed by the way the church came out almost in total to support these people. For the very first time I actually felt like I was part of a body. As is the case in most churches, we could stand to increase that "bodiness" at the Three Rivers CRC . I want to make clear that I'm writing this as a positive thing. I'm saying,"Hey, let's do more to increase our fellowship and our love for one another."

It felt good to sit in the middle of a rather large group from TRCRC, and I'd like to feel like that more often. Probably it'll take time and interaction on my part. I'm not pointing fingers, I'm a member of the church. I just long for a church "family." There were times in the past when I'd rather celebrate holidays with my church family than with my blood family, and I want to feel that way again.

I'm really beginning to feel that love for one another that the body of Christ is all about. I really appreciate that.

ADDITION: I just want to note that today I felt like a family at church. We participated in Sunday School, and we had a great time of fellowship afterwards. I really appreciate the church family...I thought the service was excellent today as well.