Jumping in

Today was mine and Darryl's official first day voluntering at our church here, connections community church. I say official b/c I ended up helping at the last minute in the kid's church last week too :) This week on the info table.
When we were looking for a church, we really wanted to find somewhere that, as I mentioned before in a previous blog, that was passionate about God and connecting with people and changing the way people see "church" and also somewhere we could be of service relatively quickly. With the short time we are spending in each place this put's the pressure on. So, after making the decision that we felt to be a part of this church we went to the volunter meeting on the seccond week we attended. Perfect timing!
Now, we are outgoing people but not usually this outgoing. But we knew there was a need and that we were in a place right now that we could help.
It was really neat to see the amazing way that everyone comes together every sunday to put this church together in the theatre week after week and the attention to detail to make sure it is an enjoyable and welcoming experiece. In the last 5 years, God has really helped us through Darryl's residency in so many way's and also through the amazing teaching's of of our church in Ottawa. It is so great to be able to give back or pay-it-forward and also to be able to learn so many great things to take with us rather than being so disconnected for a whole year. I am so excited to be a part of something that is making a difference in people's lives and to be in this season of change and growth and purpose. But to be here, I had to make the first step, and jump right in. Everytime I do this, it is potentially awkward and uncomfortable but so rewarding and worth it.