First impressions.

[rdclmn72]

I remember how one day many years ago my Stepfather told me how he would get a first impression of the character of people he had just met, wisely keeping this to himself while would see how it would eventually pan out.
This first impression would be justified with few exceptions.
I would in turn learn to do the same by setting these aside to stand the test of time.

Not so with my wife's church, the first time I as a Pentecostal preacher would step into an Adventist Sabbath School would include that all-important first impression.
My impression wold be that of seeing to what point God would have great plans for not only this congregation but the movement as a whole.

I truly enjoy the difference in doctrine and the one-on-one discussions that I will often have with certain members after Sabbath School.
Sadly I can't always be there due to scheduling conflicts, but as I often share, I truly enjoy and look forward to future exchanges with those of my wife's church.

 

[OldStudent]

Sorry no one acknowledged your impressions before this. I'm glad you take the opportunity to step in when you can and that you can strike up some good conversation. I hope you find ideas you can apply in your ministry.

 

[rdclmn72]

Thank you.