Christ Church Brenham

I had the opportunity to attend last night's service at Christ Church in Brenham. For those of you who don't know, this is a church plant recently started by Justin Hyde and Casey Cease. Justin is the Pastor while Casey serves as an elder. They meet in a church building Sunday nights at 5pm. More info can be found here.

Last night was a great time of community and worship. It was very laid back and Spirit-filled. As we began to sing (there were only about 12 people there) the Spirit began to show me what authentic community feels like. Don't get me wrong, I love my church in Houston and wouldn't leave there for anything. I enjoy our worship times as well. But there was just something special about Christ Church last night. Those few of us there singing, not just empty lyrics but words that actually mean something, was so very special to me. Then there was the preaching time with Casey bringing a message from John 10. Very well done, honoring the Word with correct teaching that edified us as well as brought many of us to evaluate ourselves. Last was Communion, (the Lord's Supper for you Baptist's) and that was a very good time of reflection and repentance before our God while taking the elements that mean so much more than just symbolism.

Thank you Justin, Casey, and the rest of you for allowing Sarah and I the privilege of worshiping with you and sharing food and community with you yesterday. It meant much more to me that you might think. We hope to come back soon and enjoy life and God with you once again.

+Angelo