Sometimes change is good!

I'll be the first to admit that I do not like change. Nor do I like stepping out of my comfort zone.
I made a very significant change this year by changing churches, I joined St Paul's Episcopal Church. After finding great comfort and support at the Evening of Healing Prayer for Women in November, I decided to check out their Sunday services. I had only ever attended the weekly healing service held on Thursday mornings. Coming from a traditional Lutheran background, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the 9:00 Contemporary service. Besides, the 8:00 service was a little too early and the 10:45 service was too late. I prefer an earlier service. The Lutheran and Episcopal churches are very similar, even in a contemporary setting. I have learned about things I'd never thought much of or knew anything about in all my years of growing up in the church. I have made some friends who are a wonderful spiritual influence on me. When I attended the monthly Re-Fuel service in January, I got a very strong sense that I could feel very "at home" at St Paul's. However, I did not want to rush into making such a big decision. I continued to listen to my heart...and to God. I did join St Paul's in April and on June 6th, I was officially introduced with other new members in church.
I do feel at home. I attend a bible study on Monday morning with some wonderful ladies. I enjoy the study as well as the fellowship. I want to serve as a lector as I have in the past. At the moment, my heart is in the prayer ministry. I want to learn more and get experience in praying with people. I have received such a blessing from the wonderful prayer team members, I want to pay it forward and be a blessing to someone else.
Sometimes change is good. Thanks be to God.