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received December 6th, 2004 This past week has been very hard on me. I'm needing to make decisions about my life and my heart has been so heavy. This decision-making has to do with whether or not to stay in the DC area or move back to Oklahoma. Though I have a job offer here, my dad is in poor health and I feel like I should go home. I have felt so down and knew I needed to go to church. I had planned to go to a different church with a friend but once I woke up yesterday morning, I felt so compelled to come to St. James. As soon as I got there, of course everyone was friendly. And then, Danielle asked me to help with Communion. I knew right then...that was the reason I was supposed to be there that morning. Whether Danielle was just trying to be nice or really needed help, I took it as a sign from God that I was needed. Your wife came up to me and greeted me after that which meant alot also. During your sermon, it felt as if you were speaking only to me...speaking exactly what I needed to hear and I am a little clearer on the choices I need to make. You don't know how much your church means to me right now. I think if anything...your church is enough reason for me to stay here. Everyone is so friendly and warm and caring. I appreciate St. James UMC and all of its work. You, your staff and congregation do an amazing job of sharing God's word and His love definitely shows in your faces and actions. Thanks for letting me share my story with you. |
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Saint James United Methodist Church
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