The Vine

I find it important for some reason to mention how much I really appreciate The Vine.

For me personally, I find pretty much everything I need at The Vine.

The Vine has truly changed my life. It's my emotional support and time to surrender all my fears, worries and problems to God. The messages and worship are like arrows that go straight to my heart; they have a powerful sting to them. A good one.
The Vine was where I found the friends I had been praying for. The leaders I needed in my life.

Almost a year ago I joined the Greeting Team to serve God and the church that helped change my life.
Now, I'm sure everyone knows I'm not the most social person... so joining the Greeting Team was definitely uncomfortable for me at first. But I have friends as witnesses who could now probably tell you that I'm not as shy as I used to be... I have grown more comfortable with meeting and talking to people. I have also grown closer to some people because of it.
And I truly enjoy seeing the look on people's faces as they walk in the doors while looking at their bulletin, wondering "What is all this?". Because I remember thinking the same thing the first night I walked in those doors. And I know for a fact that The Vine has now changed some of their lives too.

But of course, none of this change could have taken place without God. It was through The Vine that God answered HUNDREDS of my prayers. The Vine isn't just a church service... it's a meeting place God set up for people who need freedom, comfort, prayer, friends, leaders, support, guidance, worship, laughter... GOD.

I'm saying all this because God keeps reminding me that I'm not who I was. And I'm very thankful. I've thanked God plenty of times for that, but I felt the need to express my appreciation for what being a part of The Vine has done for me.

So thank you to all who've made The Vine the wonderful experience it has been and still is to me. : )

(And thank you Sarah for inviting me! : )