2 /5 Antz: Visited this church recently eagerly anticipating a sermon whereby I could hear some intersting biblical insights, commentary on contemporary religous issues or hear some theology. I went on the wrong Sunday.
The church service was a chat between the pastor and two missionaries working overseas which was like going to a steakhouse and only being served a ham sandwhich. I thought the discussion should have been a Sunday night or week night event, not for prime time, gospel thumping, feed the souls Sunday morning. I sat there wondering how many other people were there like me trying out this church or maybe just hoping to hear a message that would help them through a trying time of their life and being served a discussion of mission work in a country across the world Ive never visited. Im not even sure I can identify what the point of the discussion was.
The structure itself struck me as odd as other than the main entraince doors had no windows. And no big cross or sign to indicate to the world "a church is here". Just a sign above the entrance covered by an awning, difficult to see unless you are within 25 ft. The sanctuary seats about 300 ppl, but at this 11:00 a.m. service I counted about 125 people randomly spread about. First 25 mins or so was contemporary Christian music performed by a standard worship team...4 guitar players (because 3 isnt enough and 5 is too many I guesss) drummer, keyboardist and singer. They did a good job and didnt put on a smoke and lights show and overall the lights were dimmed, but it wasnt dark which I like since Im at church and not a concert. I also liked that they didnt do any of that "turn around and say hello to your neighbor" stuff which is just awkward because its forced and strikes me as not genuine.
The "service" ended right about 12:00. Plenty of parking. Nice furninshings all around, but I dont see myself making it back here. It just felt like....meh, like a lack of energy in the room.
