Wow. God has really Wowed me at this place. Not because of the pretty red curtain surrounded around…read morethe theater, or the little red chair that fit me perfectly to sit in, or the size of the stage that fits the whole worship team band or the size of the big enough size of theater screen that function perfectly for me to be able to clearly read the lyrics of the worship songs we sing that night.
But because what had happened that night, the word of 'wow' was not even enough to describe God's awesomeness that night.
I want to share with you my experience a few of month ago attending service at Barracks Row.
It was Saturday evening, I Initially I planned to attend the young adult that was started at 5 PM. But then I heard the announcement for the second service at 7:14 PM, so I decided to continue to attend the second service without clearly knowing it was actually a special event at that second service.
I thought at that time, Ok, I don't mind to continue, I will take my break, have some cake, and back for the second round. :)
So I did. I stop at one of the restaurant around there, kick back, have a cup of tea and a slice of yummy Tiramisu, wait a little to get in to the 7:14 PM service.
It was started with a great praise and worship, and times goes by, next after that Pastor Mark sharing the word of God and then followed by praise and worship again. Then, time goes by again, I look at my the time, it was 8:45...man...at that time, I was wondering, when is this service will be end? :)
Don't get me wrong, I love being there, I was a bit concerned at that time, will it be safe enough to walk out and to get home after that, considering the area surrounding is still progressing and improving.
And then I hear Pastor Mark say something like in the next 11 hours we all going to be in the presence of God to hear God's word and to praise Him.
OmG! The light bulb went off! At that time I realized, Man! This is an overnight praise and worship! I am attending the all night long praise and worship! Great! I thought to my self.
I can't help to smile at that time. I feel like God saying this to me: this is the time for you to hang out with Me. Sit still, in peace and enjoy My Presence. If you can spend all that night hours to party, out and about, stay awake and dancing all night long, this is My turn for you to sit in My Presence and worship Me.
I can't help it to even have a bigger smile.
I thought to my self, "Great! What am I getting my self in to?" ~ again, this is one of those wow moment in life. :)
Life is like a box full of surprises for me anyway. It's always an adventure. :) And I thought, You got me God! Yes! He got me good. :)
As I know my self well, sometimes, even though I actually plan to do just one thing, but when I face the situation or an invitation to do another things that also important and necessary, I usually stick with it, continue and to do it all the way. :)
I was certainly at the point of no return at that time. I went all in and all the way to worship Him that night. :)
I am really glad I did it, I feel blessed to be in that place at that time to praise God, to be a part of a celebrations of God. :)
After all He did for me, for all His blessings, for His Love and mercy to me, as He is never give up on me all this time, this is the least thing I can do, to worship Him, to honor Him with my time, to sit and to enjoy His presence. I thank God for those moments and I smiled and I said: It is well. It is well with my soul. :)
So for all of you my fellow Yelpers around Washington DC Metro area who is looking for a place to worship every Saturday and Sunday.
This Church is one of the good options in the city, as one of a good Bible base Church in the city. And you can come as your self, you can dress casual but decent or even get a little dress up. :) And perhaps, as the non Church building can be less intimidating to enter to for some of us. :) Enjoy the sermon. :)
Peace and blessings to you! :)