So, since moving to Florida we've been doing some church searches. Back in New Mexico,we were very active because of the fact that the church was so open and diverse. Our kids enjoyed Sunday service, and often asked if we could stay for back-to-back Services since they truly enjoyed it. Finding a church when you move somewhere new is just as hard as it is to find a new doctor or dentist, hair stylist Etc... we've been attending another church here in Lake Mary but decided to step out and take a recommendation from my parents. Today, I attended Central Baptist for the first time. After hearing how happy they were , I was so looking forward to the experience they were having. Let me say this, we walked in and the pastor and volunteers were amazing. Very social and warm. Amazing!!!
The children's ministry, according to my five-year-old was fun and rigorous. She said they sang and prayed, but she said that they didn't have any time to color or play. Unfortunately, we arrived late to drop her off because of paperwork but the volunteers were so sweet and having her blend right in.
Our son, who is 14, didn't have such good things to say. For starters, he was very under dressed next to some of the other children that were there. He said they kind of looked at him crazy for that. God said Come As You Are. So he came in a sweat suit. LOL. He said the whole experience was just awkward and not welcoming. read more