My New Church Home In Longview

Coming to LeTourneau Unviersity meant making a lot of changes.  One of those changes was finding a new church to attend.  The first couple weeks I visited different churches in Longview.  On the third week of "church hopping", my roommate and I attended Oakland Heights Baptist Church.  We very much enjoyed the college bible study and the worship service.  The congregation was very welcoming.  I felt like I was back at home because of there kindness and hospitality.  We decided we would attend Oakland Heights the next Sunday and then decide if we should make it our church home.  

Next Sunday came quickly.  We went to Oakland Heights and enjoyed it again, even though the service schedule and location were changed due to Hurricane Ike's effects on their worship center.  The power had been cut off to the building by a fallen tree, so they moved the service into the fellowship hall in the other building.  The people were still very friendly and hospitable.  After the service I was convinced that Oakland Heights was to be my church home.

Today I attended Oakland Heights and was able to get involved with the worship team.  I was asked to play drums for the service.  I really enjoyed it, and hope that I can continue worshiping God with my talents.  Praise the Lord!