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Round Two:

The Ridge Baptist Church

Arlington, Texas

    Well, this week we changed it up a bit. One of my friends, Barbara invited me to go to a church that she was wanting to visit as well. We wore normal clothes this time...jeans and decent shirts...because I didn't want to embarrass Barbara :) The services were held in a rented building of a business called Doogo Land...a children's play place. The church just started in April of this year.
     The Pastor greeted us before services with a large welcome. As we entered the meeting room, people just started coming up to us and introducing themselves as they welcomed us. We felt very comfortable. The Pastor (Brady) preached about Giving...not just financially, but also one's life. He did an excellent job of explaining the need to give, how/what to give, and why we should give. I was very impressed. He did an excellent job of avidly implimenting appropriate Scripture while keeping the message extremely seeker friendly. Also, rather than using the guilt tool, he chosed to show the opportunity we've been given to give back. It was a Great message.
     After services, people let us know that they hoped to see us again next week! The Pastor grabbed us before we could get out the door and told us all about the church and the people that are a part of it...AND he remembered our names! He spent nearly an hour taking to us. Then, he sent an email and thanked us for coming and offered his time to answer any questions we may have.
    I really think this may be the place for us. A place to truely worship with one another and minsiter to the community...a place to grow and learn.