Church...a new experience

Today was our first Sunday on sabbatical...our first chance to visit another church as they gather together for their communal worship service.

Being a guest at another church is bit of a strange experience. You certainly view things from a different perspective when you're on the 'outside'. That's one of the benefits of being on sabbatical....seeing things from a different perspective...as well as simply seeing how other churches are living out their faith in the midst of their particular community.

All that equals new insights to take back to PPAC when we re-emerge there.

One bonus for us this Sunday was that the church had planned a free BBQ afterwards....so we got to enjoy some good food after the service! I thought we might phone the rest of the churches we are planning on visiting to see if they are doing something similar and, with some good planning, maybe we won't need to worry about Sunday lunch for the month of May! Shallow, I know....but I'm a sucker for a good burger!!!

Have a refreshing sabbath...