Slacker

Okay I have been a slacker about the blog in the past week or so. We've finally calmed down from all of our trips and I have been lazy. I'll try to post more often this week. Especially since my little boo boo is 5 months old tomorrow ~ I cannot even believe it!

We did go and visit a church in Carbondale, IL this morning called The Vine Community Church. The only reason we've hesitated visiting is because it is a good 30 minutes away, and I would prefer to be closer so I can be more involved.

This church is A LOT like Marathon Community Church that we belong to back in Powdersville, SC. However The Vine reaches out to college students, which makes up 40% of their congregation.

We went to the 11am service and checked the boys into the nursery, and headed for the free coffee stand. I jokingly (but really a little serious) said that church could be our one hour date once a week, and sat down in the cafe area. About a minute later Staff Pastor, Greg Darling, singled us out as first-timers and came over and talked to us for about 15 minutes before the service began. I was actually very surprised that a pastor of a church of 1500+ members noticed us. It was great to be welcomed! We enjoyed talking to him and learning more about the church.

We enjoyed the first week of a six week series on the Book of Titus, and the music was really good too. We'll definitely be going back!

Check it out...
http://www.vinecommunitychurch.com/