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Date: 16 February 2005 11:54:01
Bring on the Sunday BBQ. Can you get a more Aussie form of church?
Why am I so depressed after attending church? Could it be the music? A lack of connecting to anybody? I had hoped to continue meeting people after the service, but after a number of attempted conversations with people, I decided running away was my best option. Passing through the door head down, I noticed the feet of someone I'd met before, so looking up I said goodbye, I thought with a smile. But I always have worn my feelings on my face. He pouted at me, and I think he was imitating me with a sad goodbye. I didn't really want to meet him again at a BBQ lunch, but there he was.
The BBQ redeemed the day. A bunch of church newbies, the hosts, and the church leadership team, (priests and wardens I think they're called) attended. I was very impressed that a group of people who usually have a very tight grip on their time, ie. church leaders, would spend an entire day lounging around in the sun with a group of church people. That's the type of person I want to be, someone who has time for people. More than that. Someone who values people above all else, and use my time accordingly. And I never want to be professsional when it comes to church. By that I mean, I want to help and be helped, I want to journey with people, friends together.