tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post3027321846346858791..comments2023-08-15T11:03:58.591-04:00Comments on Adventures in Sparkland: Membership and Mini MarshmallowsSparkling Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12799366562472325812noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-10847625490871867072009-03-05T02:00:00.000-05:002009-03-05T02:00:00.000-05:00Best wishes to you in your church membership. I k...Best wishes to you in your church membership. I know what a comfort a church community can be. I'm not currently with one but have another fellowship that means a great deal. <BR/><BR/>p.s. I'm posting that butternut squash enchilada recipe soon. Thanks for visiting!sallymandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15832828827048897372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-44073092800471370732009-02-28T22:14:00.000-05:002009-02-28T22:14:00.000-05:00Aurora: I don't personally know them yet. We use...Aurora: I don't personally know them yet. We use the space at different times of day, and it's set up so that there's no overlap on purpose, so that we don't run into conflicts. But the musical worship for our service is sometimes performed by young Korean guys and gals from the other church, and the leadership of the two churches has been spending time together. The Korean kids really make good music. I always enjoy the singing worship when they're there.Sparkling Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799366562472325812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-44443304233912888312009-02-27T17:04:00.000-05:002009-02-27T17:04:00.000-05:00How nice to have a new family!DO you know any of t...How nice to have a new family!<BR/>DO you know any of the Korean members? it seems strange that two tight-knit communities should share a building and not know each other.Emma Gorst https://www.blogger.com/profile/09692637018538270794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-78598534856155868882009-02-25T19:23:00.000-05:002009-02-25T19:23:00.000-05:00Nilsa: Apple taffy salad? I've never heard of su...Nilsa: Apple taffy salad? I've never heard of such a thing, but I'm intrigued. That's an idea that has a lot of potential.<BR/><BR/>Unsigned: *passes the potato salad*<BR/><BR/>Darcknyt: Thank you! :-)<BR/><BR/>Jameil: You're churchless? That surprises me. You were so into your church before you went off to school. Have you been church-shopping?<BR/><BR/>Kate: Really? Ten years of service, and then it killed your soul. I'm curious to know more. Religion has a lot of power - to do good things, and to do terrible things. I expect at some point someone within my church will probably hurt me badly, because I go in there with such a vulnerable, open heart. Everyone has a dark side.Sparkling Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799366562472325812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-44728699273699143632009-02-25T14:03:00.000-05:002009-02-25T14:03:00.000-05:00I worked for the church for ten years and it's alw...I worked for the church for ten years and it's always heart warming to see people like yourself so excited about your membership. Most people just join so they can get married or get their kid baptized, but every once in awhile, you'll find someone truly committed who wants something out of their church family and to give. It's wonderful, really.<BR/><BR/>With that said, I will never ever join a church again - working for them killed my soul.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542230897888388433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-75106592349178794702009-02-24T20:47:00.000-05:002009-02-24T20:47:00.000-05:00deacon spark sounds hilarious. jumping right in t...deacon spark sounds hilarious. jumping right in to volunteer sounds great! i always like to do that when i join a church, too. now i just need to find one!!Jameilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242625946552047911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-28818653584085451252009-02-24T17:26:00.000-05:002009-02-24T17:26:00.000-05:00Congratulations on being accepted into the communi...Congratulations on being accepted into the community!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-21167233018753502112009-02-24T14:06:00.000-05:002009-02-24T14:06:00.000-05:00God Bless and pass the potato salad.God Bless and pass the potato salad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-45905504616345532462009-02-24T12:04:00.000-05:002009-02-24T12:04:00.000-05:00As a follower of your blog, it is very evident the...As a follower of your blog, it is very evident the importance your newfound religion takes in your life. I think this is a logical and great next step - to take a larger role in your church as it explores possible change. Awesome.<BR/><BR/>Also, my mother-in-law's apple taffy salad is the best. Absolute best!Nilsa @ SoMi Speakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474642034399063234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-42712179122705918842009-02-24T11:35:00.000-05:002009-02-24T11:35:00.000-05:00Jenski: It is. The people are almost all incredib...Jenski: It is. The people are almost all incredibly warm and friendly. It's also a very diverse group, which makes me feel comfortable because there's no "normal" to try to fit in with.<BR/><BR/>Ron: I wouldn't say that I have any special connection with God that others don't have, but I'd be more than happy to put in a good word for you. In fact, I do so from time to time already. :-)<BR/><BR/>Scarlet: Paradoxically it can be a long road and a short road at the same time, I think. God is never far from us - it's just a matter of us being able to clear away the obstacles between us and Him. That's the tough part, but then sometimes it all falls away and surprisingly he's right there beside you, and has been all along.<BR/><BR/>LL Cool Joe: Of course - I can't imagine that you would attend a church that didn't offer lively music! ;-) I feel the same way; that going to church is primarily about me connecting with God, and secondarily about me connecting with the community. Which makes it OK that I don't agree 100% with all of them about stuff. Maybe that's the point.<BR/><BR/>Karen: Interesting! Thanks for the explanation. I could have just Googled the word, but I thought it would be more fun to see how people defined it for me in the comments.Sparkling Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799366562472325812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-4369220940583711162009-02-24T08:55:00.000-05:002009-02-24T08:55:00.000-05:00At least in the Catholic church the Deacon is a la...At least in the Catholic church the Deacon is a lay person who has some of the "powers" and responsibilites of a the clergy. He can read the gospel, perform certain sacraments, etc...everything but concerate the host and wine.<BR/><BR/>Cool stuff. I am glad you found your niche.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978375225313974459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-26257597045251258152009-02-24T06:37:00.000-05:002009-02-24T06:37:00.000-05:00I've attended the same Baptist Church for over 25 ...I've attended the same Baptist Church for over 25 years. I became a member at the same time I was baptized, in my 20's. My partner preaches sometimes, both our kids go to Sunday school.<BR/><BR/>We have Elders rather than Deacons, but they basically do the same thing.<BR/><BR/>What you call a Potluck Buffet, we call a "Bring And Share lunch". I try to avoid those. :D<BR/><BR/>I've never quite fitted into the church I have to say, even though I've gone there for years, but my relationship is with God, not really the people that worship there too. <BR/><BR/>It's a really lively place though, with a real mix of ages and a great music group and preacher too.<BR/><BR/>It sounds like you will really enjoy the fellowship you get at your church, and I hope that your gifts are used well within it. :)LL Cool Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916666100971008775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-64753611136173839662009-02-23T22:57:00.000-05:002009-02-23T22:57:00.000-05:00Funny how I show up here for some church chat afte...Funny how I show up here for some church chat after attending church for the first time in two years yesterday.<BR/><BR/>Deacon sounds cool...let us know what it's all about.<BR/><BR/>I need to get with the God program again. It's a long road back.Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17560614073319109150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-64485428173162084122009-02-23T21:19:00.000-05:002009-02-23T21:19:00.000-05:00Awesome... I really needed to have a friend in the...Awesome... I really needed to have a friend in the higher ups of a church. Sooooooo can you put a good word in for me with God. I mean I don't see eye to eye with God on a lot of things, but figure maybe if you put in your two cents I'll get cut a break.Warped Mind of Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15670039992710968421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-62730017222298568292009-02-23T20:28:00.000-05:002009-02-23T20:28:00.000-05:00Sounds like a wonderful community you have found!Sounds like a wonderful community you have found!Jenskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368202166540468533noreply@blogger.com