I've been to the various services at this new-to-me church a few times now, and am getting to know some of the people there a little better. On Thursday, I went out with some of the college kids after the Thursday Night service, and it was really an enjoyable time. They were such a fun group and we had great conversations. It was refreshing.

I went to the Sunday morning service today, after having another sick-day yesterday. I was really weak and cold from being ill and not eating yesterday, but I borrowed a sweater from one of the guys and drank some hot coffee and eventually warmed up plenty. The sermon was all about faith and Jesus' promises about leaving His spirit with us so that we can do things even greater than He did while on earth -- that anything we ask in His name, He will grant us to bring glory to the Father.

It was about being amazed by what we would consider the small things (especially in the form of provision) as well as expecting great big things to happen.

At the end, they always have the alter area open for people to go up and pray and be prayed for. I almost went up there to get prayer for whatever keeps causing these sick-days to happen, but just wasn't feeling it in my heart -- I wasn't feeling the desire to go up there.

I did, though, stick around to take advantage of a free class they were hosting in the afternoon to teach some of the basics of sound-board operation. I have, for a very long time now, wanted to learn to do sound, and figured this was an excellent chance and maybe once I learn I can help this church, which is what the class was intended for. However, I'm working next weekend and thus won't be able to attend the second and apparently more applicable class.

So I don't know.. I'm still probably going to try some other churches, especially a couple of the ones within walking distance. I need to clean my place more, too, so that (a) I can actually invite potential roommates by to see it on short notice, and (b) so that I can be more hospitable with all these new folks and my not-as-new friends from the Starlite.

Still working on my plans for DC -- looks like I should be able to catch a number of friends, including at least a couple from the Burg who might be able to make the trek up. I'm so looking forward to a week of just relaxing a lot and enjoying a little revisit to my old life. I think mostly it will help me put into perspective all of the changes I've been experiencing over the last almost-two-years.