by MotherLodeBeth » December 4th, 2008, 5:29 am
Grew up attending a Presbyteraian church on a small island and have fond memories. Dad was Presbytarian while Mom's family was Lutheran. Like both churches. Then when I was a teen I asked to attend a Catholic boarding school and that was a decent experience, and I even became a Catholic. Still am I guess. Now I attend a 'Cowboy' church which is alot like the Presbyterian/Lutheran in worship. Simple and direct, and no big show. Has a real deep meaning to me and has made me appreciate the intimate relationship I have with the Lord. Its no longer a Sunday thing, but a seven day a week walk. Also attended synagogue for years off and on, because I appreciate the historical significance amongest other reasons.
The Catholic church also has a rich history, and yet I feel they dont 'preach' or teach the Bible, so many Catholics I know where I am at, have no real sense of a Christian walk. Maybe its Vatican 2 that changed so much. Anyway, I love the church I am in now, and would attend mass in the next town that has a church, if only the Priest would speak deeply and for more than ten minutes.
There is a Russian Orthodox church in the next town as well, and its amazing how long their services are and how most attendees stand for hours and hours, whereas many church goers get antsy if the service in their church lasts more than 45 minutes.
~Beth
:~:Am very much like Lucy in that I
am plain but trust the Lord with all
my heart:~: