by Justin
The Grove Church
3:27 am in Daily Life by Justin
Well, I feel like I have not written in quite some time. I thought I should let you know what has been going on with me. Lately I have been thinking about how I need to love people better. The thought that keeps coming back to me is that I know a lot of stuff, but who cares? Sure, I have an advantage in that if someone wanted to know something about my faith, I could answer them – but why would anyone want to know anything about my faith? It is often repeated, but I am coming to know that this phrase is true: “People don’t care what you know until they know that you care.”
As I’ve been thinking about this and all the implications of this concept, I heard about a new church being planted right in the hub of my city (Hattiesburg, Mississippi). This southern baptist church, called The Grove Church was going to meet in a shut down movie theatre which is located in a very much active mall. A friend of mine and I decided to check it out. I knew I would likely be back within the first few minutes of arriving. Everyone was so loving. I felt like an honored guest. When you know someone special is coming over, you prepare. How often in our churches do we not prepare or care for our guests?
Then I heard the sermon and it was rock solid theologically. I have since met and talked with the pastor, and know for a fact that he will love and care for the people of Hattiesburg. I began to feel excitement. I had been in a state of feeling helpless. I felt like nobody was fighting for the souls of my town in a strategic way. I felt a pull toward this church. Calvary Baptist Church had been my home and spiritual family, but I prayed about whether I should join this new effort. I believe The Grove Church is where God wants me to be, so I’m holding on for an exciting ride.
- Justin
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wow! a church in mall! (I <3 shoppin) that's a really good idea as long as people take it seriously. (b/c people will see it when theyb go shopping & be like "let's go there")
Hey Anna, welcome back to the site. You haven’t commented lately. It’s good to hear from you.
This man Who started this is a Good Pastor I have HAd him Lead my Dad Down the Path of his Christain walk . My Dad drank alot and my stepmother was going to his small country Church . He helped my Family be a Family . I Got a New DAD !!! Brother Greg and his Wife Are Still part of our Family today and has been for many years . He Told all us about this new Church he was going to start that God was leading him to do this .I do in my heart know this was Gods will . Hattiesburg Ms . Needs this chruch. And as far as the Mall I hope it helps the Grove get big They are Building a church this is a temp church I pray this helps lead more to Christ ……