Follow Up To Aug 17.

 I should mention that in regards to my post on Aug 17 which was titled What Church Do I Belong To that is was more of a case of entertaining my curiosity more than it was me actively seeking a new denomination. I am actually quite content of where I presently attend.

I do have to admit that I have not been able to attend a house of worship since this COVID-19 crisis and between that my wife’s autoimmune disease as well as my job now requiring me to work every other Sunday that I have only check out worship services online. Plus, with the restrictions in place right now there are only a certain amount of seats available at church.

I still have however checked out other church services online (usually via YouTube). These include Anglican,Presbyterian, Lutheran,Eastern and Greek Orthodox and Wesleyan churches. I found most of these interesting but I had trouble with the Wesleyan too “hip” and “seeker friendly “ I know this may be not be true of all Wesleyan churches and may have to check other congregation online.

I was pleasantly surprised by the Greek Orthodox Church in particular as during the mass Scripture was sung and I found the service tranquil and felt his presence. This was something I never realized before and enjoyed. I won’t likely convert but will have to check out other GO service in the near future.

What I am saying is while I not looking to jump ship anytime soon I am open to seeing things from a different perspective. Then again who knows where the Lord may lead me.

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