We have not been to church since before Easter Sunday... 2009. That's correct. It's been almost two years since we have fellowshiped with other believers in a designated church building. To make a very long story short on our lack of church attendance and being apart of a congregation, first off, the longtime church that we were attending was going in a direction doctrinally that we felt was not sound. On top of that the past two years have been VERY hard to have a special needs child who thrives on consistency, and try to visit different Churches... to put it simply it would have been damaging to him to go church hoping. We did visit one church a couple of times, but it was just to big for us and no one really acknowledged our presence. Not that people should of came flocking to us, but nobody said anything one way or another because the church was just so large one couldn't really tell who was regular and who wasn't. So here we are about 2 years later and we are going to attempt to go to church tomorrow. I'm feeling nervous. I always feel this way before doing something new with the kids and meeting new people. I think it has something to do with educating people about our children and their special needs. We have already talked to the children's pastor, so she is aware of our boys, and what makes it even easier is that she works with special needs kids on top of being a children's minister. We know a few people who already attend the church so it's not like we are stepping into a total unknown. I still feel anxious though. That probably comes with not going to church for 2 years! It still just seems so strange to see it typed out. But i am excited to get back into the habit of going to church and I know that it will be so good to fellowship with other believers, make new friends, and be challenged and encouraged by others. I'm just really hoping and praying that Daniel (our OCD, needs consistancy, has seperation anxiety issues child) feels comfortable and at peace and that it is an easy transition.
I'll let you know how it goes. :)
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It Sunday and I hope that it went really well for you! I have a hard time taking my two little ones to church most weeks, and as I keep one happy in the hall and check the sunday school multiple times (or just stay in there) because Aneliese doesn't want to be left....sometimes I wonder why I keep going every week. but this is just a stage.
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