church

I went to another new church today called First Free, an Evangelical Free Church. It's the closest Evangelical Free church to my house and looking at the website it seemed pretty good. From the moment I entered the door, the impression I got started my experience off in the wrong direction. The smell was almost overbearing as I thought I walked into a retirement home. The sanctuary was old, probably built in the 60's and the banners that hung on the walls were probably original. The music was nice, a mix of old and new with an old fashion choir wearing gowns. The minister however didn't really touch me. His speech came with in impediment (couldn’t say his S’s) and it appeared like he read off note cards - with his head down half the time. His enthusiasm was expressed with arm flapping, which was remarkably similar no matter what the story and seemed VERY forced. The message he delivered however was positive and was not seeker sensitive which is what I was looking for. I doubt I'll go back, but at least I'm searching. Maybe I’ll try to find another Evangelical Free Church to try next week.