As a YELP Elite member, I realize the importance of honest, candid, informative and unbiased…read morefeedback in each evaluation.
"Where" we choose to worship, I believe, involves even deeper scrutiny.
This is why its been almost a year of consistent attendance and/or interaction here before I chose to write about ICC - aka- Island Community Church.
When I first moved to Memphis almost a year ago...i knew noone...and had no church connections locally.
I visited numerous churches, large and small trying to find the best fit for my church "family".
From my first visit here at ICC, I was greeted multiple times in that visit, and made to feel genuinely welcomed ...at the end of the service a group prayed for me. and my adjustment from LA to Mem..I cried. BUT, I wasnt convinced yet that "this' was the place for me. So I kept wandering...sound familiar?
So on the weeks i went back...i always felt "special", a few people I had met previously always took a moment to say hi...the Pastor knew my name, and often a member or Pastor Barrett, gave me a hug...Only by the grace of God would they know how much I needed that.
Their message is Bible based, the uncompromised Word of God, Pastor Barrett has an energetic, passionate, powerful and fresh preaching style. The music is upbeat and contemporary...and everyone can participate. The congregation is overall a younger demographic with a true heart for God, service and mission evangelism. Although each week you will see and meet ALL ages!
When I unexpectedly was hospitalized...Pastor's Barrett and Rob, were the first people at my bedside in the middle of the night with chicken soup and a phone charger...two necessities when you find yourself in an healthcare emergency!
During my lengthy recovery, kind souls from ICC, whom I didnt know, showed up at my door with freshly baked breads, soups, lasagna, drinking water, desserts (just to name a few)..
I ramble on because the " point is " ... ICC is now "home" to me. WHY??? Because they are not just a room of pretty faces, great music, a powerful message and awesome coffee and morning donuts, etc...ICC WALKS THEIR TALK! ..and thats both refreshing and rare.
They are living examples daily of WWJD...(What Would Jesus Do)
Check us/them out...they/we wont disappoint