Driving from Columbus, GA to attend church on 02/15 was absolutely worth the two-and-a-half-hour…read moretrip -- and I would do it again without hesitation.
From the moment we arrived, the experience was incredible. I let one of the ladies at the front door know it was my first time visiting, and despite how busy she was, she went above and beyond. She personally walked my daughter and me to Rock City Kids, helped get her checked in, walked her to her classroom, and even waited to walk me back around to the front of the building so I could enter the sanctuary. It was such a small gesture, but it meant so much. That level of kindness and hospitality really set the tone for the entire day.
Once inside, I had the opportunity to sit near the front, and honestly, it felt like an out-of-body experience. I've been watching Pastor Mike's services online every Sunday since I don't live in town, but being there in person was completely different. Being in the presence of the Lord, surrounded by other believers in fellowship, was surreal. Praise and worship in person was powerful -- the floor was literally shaking as the congregation worshiped and praised God together. You could feel His presence moving throughout the room. He was moving through the congregation, and He was moving in me.
I've never felt that excited to be in church before. I was truly on cloud nine.
Pastor Mike delivered an incredible sermon -- thoughtful, powerful, and impactful. I'm really enjoying the three-part series he's been teaching. You can tell he takes his calling seriously. It probably doesn't even feel like a job to him because of how genuine and passionate he is. He breaks everything down in a way that's easy to understand, gives clear notes to write, and explains each point thoroughly. When I left, I felt confident enough to share key takeaways and bullet points with friends and family because the message was that clear and impactful.
Overall, it was a 10/10 experience. I would absolutely recommend attending in person, and I'll definitely be making that two-and-a-half-hour drive again
