tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post8226429970366565376..comments2023-10-03T20:27:10.322-04:00Comments on CREEKSIDE MINISTRIES: 3 Things I Loved Most About House ChurchLinda Stollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-69644704979623695982015-07-01T07:56:39.471-04:002015-07-01T07:56:39.471-04:00<3<3<br />Loraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196420351567403826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-16234561513997912302015-07-01T07:17:56.324-04:002015-07-01T07:17:56.324-04:00It's so good to see you again, Loralee!It's so good to see you again, Loralee! Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-12605407136664862532015-07-01T07:03:05.632-04:002015-07-01T07:03:05.632-04:00I loved reading about your home church and how thi...I loved reading about your home church and how this has touched your life. They sound amazing. God is good.Loraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196420351567403826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-2729587255083131622015-06-27T15:28:36.582-04:002015-06-27T15:28:36.582-04:00Sorry that your first comment vanished into thin a...Sorry that your first comment vanished into thin air, but I'm glad you came back to weigh in on the house church venue one more time, Ifeoma ...<br /><br />May your worship be sweet and deep this weekend, my friend.Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-65574316674073446992015-06-27T10:36:07.161-04:002015-06-27T10:36:07.161-04:00Hello Linda , again😊
I have not been to a home ch...Hello Linda , again😊<br />I have not been to a home church but it does sound very nice and warm.<br />I don't know about anyone around here anyway.<br /><br />God bless you friend .Ifeoma Samuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10170617762099608583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-79570222245678897692015-06-25T20:00:55.587-04:002015-06-25T20:00:55.587-04:00You're so right, Lois. To have someone import...You're so right, Lois. To have someone important in my life speak an observation that was so uplifting was such a big blessing. It kind of helped me in my efforts to 'leave well.'<br /><br />Words matter, don't they ...<br /><br />I'm grateful you're here, Lois! Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-47613903991687353432015-06-25T19:58:50.123-04:002015-06-25T19:58:50.123-04:00The transition continues. I'm doing well! I ...The transition continues. I'm doing well! I think the hardest challenges are behind me, and I do believe that all the prayers have made a difference in some very significant ways. Thanks, Lyli ...Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-32718668108708625272015-06-25T19:57:19.983-04:002015-06-25T19:57:19.983-04:00You encourager, you!
Thanks for being in my life,...You encourager, you!<br /><br />Thanks for being in my life, Sarah ...Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-48873938384568268722015-06-25T18:02:02.089-04:002015-06-25T18:02:02.089-04:00Your house church sounds wonderful, Linda. I, too,...Your house church sounds wonderful, Linda. I, too, hope you are able to find a new place of growth, service and community that also feels like home. And this: "I was recently told that I've changed for the better in the process. Less driven, less intense, less wounded." You may have noticed this in yourself, but what a lovely thing to hear from someone else!Lois Flowershttp://loisflowers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-22663625922498128202015-06-25T14:34:19.917-04:002015-06-25T14:34:19.917-04:00Letting go of such sweet fellowship is hard, my fr...Letting go of such sweet fellowship is hard, my friend. Much love and prayers for you as you continue to transition to the next season. HugsLyli @3dlessons4life.comhttp://3dlessons4life.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-43541215504381425322015-06-25T13:58:36.059-04:002015-06-25T13:58:36.059-04:00What sweet words of how we should all feel about c...What sweet words of how we should all feel about church! We do love our big church, but we have gotten to know people over the years.<br />I know you will miss your group, but you will make new friends in this new phase! They will be better for knowing you Linda!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-87910883838498765072015-06-24T18:10:55.388-04:002015-06-24T18:10:55.388-04:00Amen, Lisa! His presence is the absolute key! No...Amen, Lisa! His presence is the absolute key! No matter what size, what time, what venue we worship in ...<br /><br />I can't help but think He truly delights in the diversity of His Body, the church.<br /><br />Thanks for being here, friend!<br /><br />;-}Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-60138339883105240952015-06-24T18:07:45.975-04:002015-06-24T18:07:45.975-04:00It's a hard step for some to check out a house...It's a hard step for some to check out a house church because there's just no hiding in the back row on the left {my favorite spot!} It'd be neat to hear about your experience if you do decide to drop in to one of those little communities at some point, Valerie! <br /><br />Ya' just never know, do ya'<br /><br /> I just love it when you drop in ...<br /><br />;-}Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-44861683006548544302015-06-24T16:56:15.707-04:002015-06-24T16:56:15.707-04:00I love that you're reading the Bible! And I&#...I love that you're reading the Bible! And I'm grateful that you've shared a bit of your story here today with us! May you find yourself growing more in love with God day by day.<br /><br />So good to have you drop in ... I hope you'll come back again another time!<br /><br />;-}Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-56308630659166183992015-06-24T16:53:11.967-04:002015-06-24T16:53:11.967-04:00Big on community and accountability. LOVE that, S...Big on community and accountability. LOVE that, Samantha! The accountability piece is missing for many of us ... and it's so necessary for that accountability to be safe and loving and continual.<br /><br />So glad you've stopped by this week! Would love to have you visit again ...<br /><br />;-}Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-99352119840306072015-06-24T12:38:43.214-04:002015-06-24T12:38:43.214-04:00What a beautiful testimony to how God works throug...What a beautiful testimony to how God works through house churches. There's no place or structure that he's not able to move in, if he's welcome. He definitely sounds welcome there. I pray you'll find a new community of believers soon that will be equally as loving!Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-26304232984720716412015-06-24T09:51:46.054-04:002015-06-24T09:51:46.054-04:00Linda,
It must be hard to leave your community of ...Linda,<br />It must be hard to leave your community of friends, but I'm encouraged by your endorsement of home churches. My church has them but I haven't attended any of them. I kind of like to get lost in a bigger crowd! :) I know you will flourish in your new community and I can't wait to hear about the new acquaintances you'll meet that you will soon call cherished friends!Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-36373949590844835132015-06-24T09:26:32.181-04:002015-06-24T09:26:32.181-04:00I am not a church-goer. I have searched many churc...I am not a church-goer. I have searched many churches over the past 4 decades and have found only one true friend in any of them. I turned away from the bible for a few years...but now I am back to reading God's word daily and have decided that church probably isn't for me. aspiritofsimplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14870339828098281415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-8928180244677650772015-06-23T21:12:42.997-04:002015-06-23T21:12:42.997-04:00This post reminded me of a house church I was a me...This post reminded me of a house church I was a member of in seminary. We weren't as organized as we could have been but we were big on community and accountability. Thank you for sharing your experience! Blessed to be your neighbor for #tellhisstory. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377427397352261210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-19250161274798399302015-06-23T17:46:22.929-04:002015-06-23T17:46:22.929-04:00It makes my heart sad to hear those stories of peo...It makes my heart sad to hear those stories of people being swept up into ungodly drama or spiritual abuse in the church, Alecia ... and then throwing their hands up and walking away from the family of God for good. <br /><br />May God have mercy on us and show us how to love well as we do life together in community. He loves us so!<br /><br />I'm grateful you're here today, friend. Indeed!Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-47555781687012423962015-06-23T17:43:37.779-04:002015-06-23T17:43:37.779-04:00Dear Beth ... it's so good, very good, to see ...Dear Beth ... it's so good, very good, to see you again! And you speak truth when you say that we grow and change and morph as we do life with our church families. Sometimes it's 3 steps forward and 2 steps back, but He's right there with us and will not let us go.<br /><br />I love that you're giving grace to yourself. And I just KNOW that you extend that grace to those to others ... just like you've done in this online world we connect in.<br /><br />Sweet blessings to you, friend ...Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-69434806292284703812015-06-23T17:15:46.028-04:002015-06-23T17:15:46.028-04:00I bet it is really hard to leave your church home....I bet it is really hard to leave your church home. You found something really special among them. What you described it what so many of us are looking for. So many are leaving the church bc they are just so tired...of the powerplays, the Sunday business, the hierarchical ways of doing things. I pray God will lead you to something that He knows will be good for your heart. Alecia Simerskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17930051713213737724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-60216819281910029662015-06-23T15:57:05.078-04:002015-06-23T15:57:05.078-04:00Linda, the way you our pouring out love for your c...Linda, the way you our pouring out love for your community and the people you have served is just beautiful. I was thinking a bit today about how I've changed from my time with my church family. At times I'm hard on myself for how far I feel I've yet to go but then I remember where I was once at. Just gratitude for the love extended as we all grow together. Sending hugs your way. xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-55657020967899704852015-06-23T09:16:55.124-04:002015-06-23T09:16:55.124-04:00Yep, we're all a mess in 1 way, shape, or form...Yep, we're all a mess in 1 way, shape, or form, Nicki! And when it comes to wounding others, it doesn't matter what kind of community we're in. It happens, doesn't it ...<br /><br />Sigh.<br /><br />But, yes, we are moving forward, we're getting ready to connect with a new family of believers, and I'm anticipating what God's going to do, despite my wisps of apprehension.<br /><br />Thanks for encouraging me with your heart-words, friend ...Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-12213509597632322042015-06-23T08:52:22.475-04:002015-06-23T08:52:22.475-04:00I have never been involved in a home church like y...I have never been involved in a home church like yours, our "home church" is a lifegroup, that we do in addition to traditional church each week. I am sorry you have been burned by a traditional church setting, but I hope you will move forward and connect, in whatever way God has planned for you in this next season of life. And pour out His grace in the process! Church can be messy, it's filled with messy people after all! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276320181456563884noreply@blogger.com