As I sit in my office and look out the window, I can't help but remember that I just came back from vacation. Yes, it was to FLorida, yes it was warm, well OK hot. Both Judy and I had gotten a sun burn.  Judy and I spent time with her parents, what a great time of catching up on family news and sharing time together But as good as it was, it is always good to come home. How come there is that feeling of just being comfortable when you are in your own place? There is nothing like it, you can do most anything you want and srill feel comfortable.

Well , that is how it is supposed to be at church. You should feel at home, you should feel as if you can do anything and still feel cpmfortable. As we come together to worship the Lord we should feel like it is the most enjoyable thing that we can do. We should not be worring about how the other individuals will react if we shout praise for the Lord, or say hallelujah, or amen. I guess we should concentrate on being comfortable in the Lord's house.

Many times I have heard individuals say that when they enter the church that they feel like they are at home. What a great commentary for this congreation , that we are so comfortable that we are in turn able to make others feel comfortable. Let us continue to be at home in our santuary and do the things that we must do to worship the Lord. I would like to hear a Praise The Lord, an Amen or a Hallelujah once in a while.  Heh!  just let loose and be at home.

Sincerely,

Rev. Terry Trudgen

Pastor , Barren Run U.M.C.