I was really thankful for University Baptist Church today. I have grown to love this small church. There is really nothing especially exciting about it. The music team is great but humbly small, the majority of the congregation is old, and the programs are less than perfect. I love this church because the people are faithful and loving. I have witnessed the faithful service of people in our church who take time in organizing food for others, in clearing someone's backyard of trees and shrubs, in helping people move, and in giving money to a family in need of a funeral service. All these are acts of faith that I especially value in our little church. That is what I think community is all about.

I was thinking about this today, UBC is the place where I had many first experiences in my church life. I had my first experience visiting a church sister in the hospital who is in the process of death, I will be making meals for a family in need, I babysit children of families in our church, I teach Junior church for young kids, and I am hosting our small group once a month in our home. These things have been amazing to experience. I know that God had a plan for this when Ben and I decided to choose a church. I can't really explain but there is something so amazing about learning how to serve in the community you are in. I've seen what a blessing having a church community is.