My Sunday at [gasp]… Another Church!

This past Sunday, my schedule was such that I had the opportunity to visit another church in the area.  My grandparents were in town (my dad’s father and stepmother), and decided to check out my dad’s church.  That made way for the opportunity to attend a worship service at New Hope Worship Center.

Since I write the weekly message recap for TrueNorth Church’s blog, I made some last-minute arrangements to get a fill-in (thanks, Laura!) and made my way to the other side of the Savannah River.  I love my home church, and also love having the occasional opportunity to check out other churches and see how God is at work in them.

You may recall my post “Our Job as the Church” from a couple of months ago.  In it, I talked about being able to go to another church, any Bible-believing church, and walk in and feel welcome.  On this particular Sunday, I walked into New Hope, and I felt very welcome.

I will throw in that I have several friends who attend New Hope, one of which was right near the entrance of the lobby and greeted me with a handshake and a smile (thanks, Haley!), but there were plenty of other people there I didn’t know.  However, I felt like whether it was an assigned volunteer handing out the bulletin or someone I met who was sitting near me, there was a true invitation to get closer to God with them.

New Hope consists of a lot of authentic people who are ready to engage in authentic relationships with you.  This church’s heartbeat is missions, local and global.  If you’re a first-time visitor, they are pleased to have you.  If you are a regular attender or member, they want to help you find your place in the church.  Their messages are practical and relatable.  If you’re looking for a church in the Evans/Grovetown, GA area, spend a Sunday at New Hope. 

Thank you to everyone at New Hope Worship Center for creating a welcoming and worshipful environment.  May God bless you as you seek Him!