I finally understand!
Last August, September, and October we visited ONE church in search of a new place to serve. We loved our church that had been our home for our entire marriage at this point and the church I was a charter member of, but we knew God had other plans that just weren’t clear to us at the time. In order for us to heal from the attack of our marriage, God insisted we must embrace change.
The first church we visited was FBC of Fort Worth. After many detours and frustration, we made it to the parking lot on a Wednesday evening. I attended the women’s Bible study, my hubby the men’s, and my children the AWANA program. I loved it! So we tried out a Sunday. And loved it! Come October, I was ready to join. I was 99% confident that God did not want us to move and that this would be our new church home.
My hubby not so much. He came to the conclusion that we wouldn’t be leaving our hometown, but He had a great point...we hadn’t visited any other churches locally. Just a few in Hico where we were considering moving. So November and December we visited other churches on Sundays, but Wednesdays we kept being led back to FBCFW. Come January we joined. So sure we were exactly where we were suppose to be. Remaining in FTW, in my ministry at TBTA, attending FBCFW.
Come January. Another blow. I received the news that my current ministry position was no longer mine. The one I was holding on to so tight. I had already stepped down as the Children’s Coordinator when we searched for a new church. This was all l knew. Leading and teaching. I went into this ministry right out of high school. It was my constant. I was crushed. I shed many tears. I was offered a teaching position, but I knew deep down that I couldn’t just teach. This ministry had been my baby for so long. It took many hours of my time. I prayed many prayers and tears over it. It was my heart. Come February, I removed myself fully.
Now I understand. God didn’t send us to FBCFW to serve. He sent us there for healing. Here is where our battle was being fought. Healing is what we received. This was a very dark time for me and my family. I was growing bitter and angry. And, honestly without the support of my dear sister’s in Christ that embraced me, prayed with me, provided their Godly wisdom, and encouragement I’m not sure where I would be. The Word that was fed to me on Wednesday evenings and in Sunday school carried me through this trial. The worship songs and sermons always seemed to be just for me. Jesus loved on us through the willing vessels of the FBCFW family.
FBCFW Family, please know you will always hold a special place in the hearts of the Terry family. There are very few churches today that still act as a hospital for the hurting Christians, but you! You have the love and compassion of Jesus. My children loved each of their Sunday school teachers, AWANA teachers, Children’s church teachers, and speak of you often. We are grateful for the knowledge they received in just one year under your teachings. God is doing great work and you will remain in our prayers always.
Love,
The Terry Family
If you live in DFW area and you are in search of a home church. I couldn’t recommend two better churches that are founded on Christ.
If you live in Hico and you are in search of a home church. I couldn't recommend a better church that is growing and founded on Christ.
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