One of the hardest things whenever we move is trying to find a new church. We love our church in Hawaii, Hope Chapel West Oahu, and it was one of the hardest things to leave behind.
We saw some signs for a church in Marysville called Turning Point Church. We looked it up on the Internet and thought we would try it. It is held in Totem Middle School. It had 2 services 8:45 and 11:00. We opted for the earlier one.
The greeters at the door were very friendly and led us to the place where we needed to bring the kids. We got them registered and then brought them to their classes. Naomi was in the preschool class. She went in with no problem and no crying. It was a great set-up and even had a small bouncy house. The boys was the same but with a huge blow up obstacle course thing and they went right in.
The worship was great but there was an element that we had never seen before. In between where the stage ended and before the chairs started there was a space where a bunch of people gathered. They were dancing and jumping but it kind of seemed like a free for all. We were trying to be open minded but weren't sure we felt comfortable with this. The guy sitting next to me started reading from his Bible out loud during the worship and paced around. We looked it up on their website when we got home and this is what it said:
"Why are there dancers up front?
According to Psalm 149:1-3, we are to "Sing to God a brand new song, praise him in the company of all who love him.... Let them praise him in dance, strike up the band and make great music" (TMB). Turning Point's dance ministry is an extension of our worship and prayer ministries. Each dancer understands that the purpose of his or her ministry is not performance but the exaltation of God the Father and the drawing in of God's people to His presence. Each dancer is required to be involved in extensive weekly training and prayer."
The kids really liked their classes and the church has a Homeschool Co-op. We are going to try another church next week. Please pray for us that God will lead us to the right church and it will not take took long!
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wow - sounds a little much for me... but apparently totally biblical... wow wow... Lord show the way!
Uh...go to www.rickross.com to read about Turning Point Church. This is a very destructive church with a very manipulative pastor. Spread the word so people do not waste their time and get sucked in for their money. When you get to the site click on message boards....destructive churches...and look at the threads. Make sure and read through all of them. this church is affiliated with a cult in Sacramento.
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