Church #7. Look to the Cross for Victory

O man, where do I even start…. Ok well I guess I should mention that I found this church so awesome that I almost considered quitting my mission just to stay and hang out with these guys. So the actual service isn’t actually in a church. Its in a community hall that they rent out every Sunday and just clean up  and leave after their done. Very small group, 12 people maybe, all of them in their 20-30s ish. When I arrived for what I thought would be the start of the service was actually the start of breakfast, which involved a large cereal buffet and a chance to sit-down and meet people. Just a heads up, there are defiantly some people in this church are high energy and loud and expressive, so you might want to hold on to your socks when you walk in. if i walked in there again and someone ran up to me screaming and gives me a hug that knocks both of us to the ground, I would not be surprised.

But what’s different about with place is the fact that almost every member of this church has plugs, tattoos; (the pastor has a full sleeve on his left arm.)  And all kinds of crazy haircuts. If there was such thing as a punk/alternative friendly church this would be it. I met all kinds of people that day including what I think I was a gay couple? Maybe? Don’t fully remember, but defiantly an all inclusive environment. This is the place where the people that don’t care for church can go and worship and fit in.  

Let me start with my friend Shawn (hi Shawn, and yes I know your reading this *waves. Lol) also known as the notorious “pirate pastor” he didn’t have the costume on that day but I am told he is known to dress up on occasion. This guy rocks a shaved head, full beard, piercings, tattoos and has the most wicked punk jacket I have ever seen. He is also a self-proclaimed anarchist, and has some very interesting theories on how he believes the law structure in biblical times supports the anarchist method of self governance. (Seriously, talk to the dude about it sometimes, will blow your mind.) Most of the service was him sitting cross legged on the floor of the stage singing and playing guitar and then his lovely wife pitched in to do a scripture discussion with us.

We also had some light moments of humor provided by his 2 young children and their “contributions” to the service. Lol. Such as randomly running up on the stage and hiding behind the curtains. :P

I totally wish I could remember more of the details of what happened but with the double deadly sin of laziness, I failed to take notes and don’t have much more to add. Miss you guys so much and I can’t wait to come back and visit! God bless you crazy peoples! :P