The Pearl

I've been here in Denver 6 months. And, for those of you who follow this know that I still do not have a church home and it has been quite the excruciating challenge for me. While some people might welcome the opportunity to NOT have to commit somewhere for a while, I have suffered from spiritual dryness unlike ever before due to a lack of regular hanging out with people who love Jesus as much as me. I have wrestled day and night over this for quite a while now, torn between the things I would have to give up if I should commit to one church or another.
Today I reluctantly tried yet another church. I saw it advertised on facebook. The last time I paid attention to something advertised on facebook ended up with me at a Matisyahu concert that blew my mind, so this church had some potential. Facebook has also suggested I become an Ultrasound Technician. How do they know about my obsession with babies?? Anyway, my roommate and I drove the 20 minutes to this brand new church that meets in the Marriot convention center.
I loved it. The pastor's wife has written songs for Hillsong and has performed with Darlene what's-her-face, so needless to say, the worship was astounding-- and not because of the sound quality. Basically, she knows how to lead people into worship. It was the first time in a LONG time I didn't feel like we were all just standing around singing songs. We were worshipping. The message was great, straight out of Colossians. The pastor mentioned that even though they are only a 7 month old church, they are planning on doing a mission trip sometime this year. As a church plant, they support other church plants. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. I talked with the pastor right after service and we just 'got' each other. They are starting up small groups for next month and he was SO excited that I want to be a part of that. He invited me to join them for lunch next Sunday so they can all get to know me.
I am almost too afraid to get too excited about this, but I must say that I felt 'home' from the minute I walked in until the end. I cannot wait for next week and to start getting involved. Ojalá. Vamos a ver. Dios es bueno.

check out www.thepearlchurch.org

Heavenly Remnants that Remind

My camera was stolen recently, so I cannot convey in pictures the subject of my gratitude and heightened inspiration lately: Denver skies at dusk casting surreal light on corners of all conceivable places.
Thank you Father of Lights for not forgetting anything.