He is Risen and we are home

In other news, S and I have been on the hunt for a new church home. We've attended a few without the special you're home feeling like the one we've always had for Christ United Methodist Church in Plano. (To be fair, we've spent our entire lives at CUMC, so it's to be expected that it will take a while to find one that can even compare.)

Our list of qualifications is this:
1. Must have a decent sized 20-something congregation.
2. Must have programs in place for our age group.
3. Must challenge us spiritually, while making us feel at home.
That's pretty much it...

This past Sunday, we attended Highland Park United Methodist for the first time. It might not be fair to judge the other churches (ha) based on their any given Sunday service when we attended the Easter service at HPUMC, but we loved it. Decent sized 20 something congregation-check. Programs in place for our age group-check. Challenged us spiritually-if Rev. Craig's service this past Sunday is any indication-check and check.

Although, I have to say, that I entered into the service on Sunday already challenging myself. The story of the resurrection has always been a reassuring, yet challenging one for me. Among other things, Rev. Craig talked about the importance of reflection and action–a perfect message for us. If that wasn't enough, part of their offering goes to Central Dallas Ministries, an amazing organization (that I love) doing incredible things for our struggling neighbors here in Dallas.

We're excited to learn more about HPUMC, meet some new people, and get plugged in.