one year

today is laity sunday and as the pastor announced this occasion, i realized that i had experienced this sunday before and therefore, either this week or the last marked one year of being at wesley methodist church.

through this one year, i've certainly made many new friends with whom i've spent many memorable occasions. i remember not being very sure where my next few friends would be made, and almost immediately, there were 15 new faces to spend time with. much time is spent with these friends indeed, a weekday night dedicated to small group and bible study and sunday of course, plus the other random times when we meet up for drinks, dinner or just to hang out.

fellowship has certainly made a big difference in my christian walk. i've seen myself grow more involved in church activities. a few years back, to even be in a small group would have surprised myself. then, my stay in any church rarely achieved any permanence as the lack of any friends or familiar faces made it difficult to stay connected to any one particular church for long periods.

one year going through firsthand and first-time the vibrant atmosphere that is wesley methodist church has been exciting. my small group has been a welcoming bunch where many friendships have been established. i am eagerly looking forward to the next year and the years ahead.