God of surprises!!!

Our atheist friend attended church in our home yesterday! She was warm and friendly, even participating in the lively discussion on leadership. One of the youngest members of the group gave his testimony- powerful declaration of his search and finding God, first as an adolescent, distancing himself in university, then returning to the Lord a little over two years ago. He was very clear about his need for the relationships in the church. Our friend told her companion (member of our church) later during the day that she was surprised in her visit because we were not at all what she expected. (Read here: cult!) Praise God! She was warmly welcomed and greeted by everyone and we were open with her. As I talked with her afterwards, I told her if she had the slightest questions about her experience or our beliefs she could feel free to ask them. She thanked me and left around 1:00pm. ( Yes, sometimes our discussions go a little longer than normal church. Also, folks stay around and visit and some Sundays do not seem to be in a hurry to leave!)