Getting to church is a struggle. Even though we know the time service begins, my family is still caught off guard almost weekly trying to get out the door to be there on time. We are a part of a church downtown near the city, and so parking is a weekly adventure. We find open spots in local businesses, usually hoofing it down the sidewalk from a few buildings over. Seating lately has been scarce. Trying to find a spot for our entire family to sit together requires not just showing up on time—we’d better be early. Today, we did the walk of shame and sat on the bleachers. My back is still recovering. During the service, chairs are sliding. Toes are tapping. People are whispering (or not so much whispering). Babies are crying. Church is really inconvenient sometimes. Many times actually.
I am so thankful to be part of an imperfect church. Gathering together and being reminded of how much we need God’s grace. And a wonderful problem when seats or parking spots cannot be found. Great reminders!
It's particularly hard to make it to church with my disabled daughter along for the ride, but it's always worth it. I think we have had hundreds of inconvenient trips to mass and only one actually bad one. Not a bad ratio.
I am so thankful to be part of an imperfect church. Gathering together and being reminded of how much we need God’s grace. And a wonderful problem when seats or parking spots cannot be found. Great reminders!
Thanks Matt! Thanks for serving your local church. I appreciate all you do for families!
It's particularly hard to make it to church with my disabled daughter along for the ride, but it's always worth it. I think we have had hundreds of inconvenient trips to mass and only one actually bad one. Not a bad ratio.
That’s inspiring! Thank you for sharing this.