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In Which I Miss the Sermon

Today was a great Sunday for worship.  For the first time in a very long time (and ever in Cumberland history) I got to lead worship for C3.  Singing in public as myself (as opposed to a character in a musical) is an incredibly vulnerable experience for me.  For whatever reason, it has become the physical representation of my insecurities as a person and an artist. But God has been working on my heart and today He allowed me an opportunity to give some of that back to Him. The experience of preparing the songs, letting go of my self-centered nerves, and then worshiping with the kids was incredibly rewarding.


After singing, Grayson needed to be fed, so I went to the nursing room where I met up with some beautiful and sweet ladies who also have infants. We couldn't actually hear the message, but I so enjoyed chatting with them.  I didn't know many people when Brooklyn was born. This time around, having Grayson with other moms/friends also having babies has been a new experience that has again, been very sweet to me.  I finished nursing, Grayson fell asleep (which of course I love!) so we went back into the service in time for the worship. I shared communion with my husband and in laws. 


Then after church I got to meet with a new discipleship group. I loved the foundational truths we explored as well as the small group connection.


I know this sounds all rosy and good and wonderful, and it's not like the day was perfect. But it just felt like one of those mornings where I made a genuine and unexpected connection to God and to my community.     

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