I went to church today. We had family in town last week and couldn't make it, and the week before that I had to work, so it was nice to actually make it. I did have to go alone because Genia was working and that was a disappointment. It was a great service, though, especially since we celebrated communion, which is always special for me. We've been going to Rock Creek Fellowship (on Lookout Mountain) pretty much since we moved to Chattanooga in February, and I like it for the most part. I enjoy the worship and I really like the pastor, Eric Youngblood -- his zeal for Christ really encourages me, and he's just a really nice guy. The only downside is that we haven't found the people very welcoming. I can't think of anyone who has made an effort to speak to us or get to know us. There seem to be a lot of people there in our age range, and it just surprises me for a small church to not be more personally engaging. We're used to the idea of just going to church and leaving withou!
t speaking to anyone -- every Sunday was like that for us when we attended North Point in Atlanta. One thing we wanted in a church here was to be able to make some friends and have church feel like a family. It's really important to me now to get plugged in to a church and become active. It's one part of the Christian life that Genia and I have been very lax in, and it's something we need to change. Maybe we need to be proactive in trying to meet people in the church, but my personality just isn't outgoing in most situations. Genia has even told me that I sometimes come off to other people as rude or disinterested, but from my perspective I'm just shy and insecure, so I'm not sure what to do.