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Victor Thangadurai's avatar

Hi Sherene,

It was well expressed. I had a similar experience during my yearlong stay in the Netherlands. I was hopping between churches, but everything was in Dutch. I started attending one church and used to take my English hymn book and sing loudly in a different language (sometimes even in Tamil) from the rest of the congregation. It was the sermon time which was very difficult - completely in Dutch with no English word in between.! But the congregation was very friendly and try to speak to me in their broken English. Eventually, I got an opportunity to teach them an English chorus and they all loved it. Going out of the comfort zone voluntarily requires an effort but I think it is worth trying. A few years ago, I volunteered to play organ in a church which was not exposed to hymns and choir. It was challenging to set up a choir (with girls and boys) and make them sing hymns. But now their own children are playing the organ and conduct the choir. I am now looking for another church without a choir and hymns.

Keep writing -it is enjoyable and meaningful. God bless you.

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Carolyn Grant's avatar

This is wonderful Sherene! I, too, have found God to be the same God, whether I worship Him here in America or in the land of my birth, South Africa. Change is a catalyst for growth - how much more can we grow if we are willing to step out of our comfort zones? Thanks for the challenge!

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