I’m Out Of The Band
It might come as a surprise to some of you who follow this blog, especially since in my previous posts I sound so excited about Faith Promise and getting in the band, that I have decided that Faith Promise is not the right church for me. This realization came sometime between when I tried out for the band and now.
I began attending Faith Promise because I was put in contact with some family of some friends from Newnan. When I got here, I knew no one (and still don’t know many people), so I attended the church they went to. It was fine for a while, but I slowly started to realize it wasn’t what I wanted in a church, but I had already started the process of getting hooked up with the band and going through their membership classes. I haven’t become a member of the church yet, but I have actually played in the band one week so far. So, I found myself at a crossroads. Do I continue to play since I’m already somewhat committed or do I let them know I’m out? After consulting with family and friends, I decided the right thing to do would be to be honest and break it off now.
I never gave any other church a chance, so my new task is to visit churches and not make a decision about which church to join until I feel like I’ve visited enough churches to make a qualified decision.
November 11th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
As I said, you are in my prayers. I know God will direct your paths, my son. I love you.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
I’m very curious now what made you decide the church wasn’t for you.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
For about a year prior to my leaving GA, I was beginning to become frustrated with the church I was at in Newnan because I felt like the main focus was moving closer and closer to church being a big production rather than real, authentic worship. When I got here, I remember initially having the same sense at FP, but I decided to stay for a while, mainly because the only people i knew in Knoxville went there. Then as I went through the membership classes, it really became clearer to me that it just wasn’t the right fit. I’m not saying that anything at FP is right or wrong, just that it’s not for me.