my story is rough but my praise is real

chicago...
i really like it.
i have been attending a very diverse crc church. i know what you are thinking, if it isn't primarily dutch or german it can't be crc. well you are going to have to take my word for it. i was able to find one gray psalter hymnal in the building so that was enough to convince me. lawndale crc has already shown me what i was looking for when moving to chicago, a new way to experience Christianity. last sunday a man while the pastor was taking prayer requests a man had a praise to share. recently he went to a class reunion and when he showed up people couldn't believe how much he had cleaned his life up. he repeated constantly, "my story is rough but my praise is real." people at this church are very passionate in this church. some would go so far as to say it is flashy and showy, but it is so genuine you can't help but be excited. the pastor's message was about taking the party inside the church to the world and i can say with all certainty that everyone who was in that congregation is celebrating their faith in Jesus right now.
i enjoyed my time at lawndale and am excited to get involved in congregation.

nick and i played an acoustic show. it was really well received. videos can be found on my facebook.
hopefully there is more shows to come in the future.