Church Shopping

Anyone who knows me...knows I love shopping!! :) This, however, was going to be a different kind of shopping. For about the past 3 years, we have been floating along, visiting different churches, or more likely, going to the "church of NFL, or church of Nascar". As the boys are getting older, we wanted to find a place that fits our needs as a family, one that has an awesome children's ministry, one that reads and applys scripture, and one that Eric and I could feel connected to.

We have always been a part of bigger churches, so trying a smaller, more casual one, has been a real change. After talking with the boys, we made a decision, that we would try a church for 4 straight weeks in a row, and decide if we wanted to continue, or if we wanted to try another church.

For the past 4 Sundays we have visited River Valley Church. We actually visited them a couple of years ago when they were at Edwards Movie Theater. I think we have found a home! :) They meet at Clovis North School, and have two services. The Pastor, Gordon Hall, and his wife Tami, have been great! Gordon speaks from the Bible, and applies it to all walks of life. The "Family" ministry is amazing!! Dawson, (1 1/2 years) even comes home with a coloring page and craft! They read Bible stories even to the babies while they are caring for them. The worship is so uplifting, and we love the music. Ethan asks everyday..."How many days until Sunday?"

We have met great people there too, (Some we knew from high school...go CW! and also Peoples) so it has made the transition easier.

If your in the "shopping" mood, or just want to visit with us...let us know! :)