How far to church?

[toddpedlar]

...and the worst thing about church being so far away is that a flat tire can put a stop to the whole trip

At least I noticed it before leaving.

So can a ticket. Ask me. I know from personal experience.

 

[bookslover]

One hour one way, but the preacher is great!!

sez you...

 

[bookslover]

Church is about 15 miles away; it's about a 30 minute drive each way. But the preaching (the Rev. William J. "BJ" Gorrell) is great and the fellowship is wonderful.

Among our visitors today was a PCA pastor and his family. I thought about asking him when he was going to "step up" to the OPC. Didn't get a chance, though...

 

[LadyFlynt]

3hrs...one way...and we're not the farthest.

 

[5solasmom]

Just wondering how far everybody travels to their home church.

My family travels about 59 miles each way to church on Sunday. We have done so for about three years. We don't mind the drive because the preaching and teaching is outstanding. Our pastor is absolutely awesome.

The part that is starting to wear on us is the fact that the distance really makes it difficult to participate in Bible studies, prayer groups and other fellowship activities.

Does anyone else experience this?

We travel about 35 miles.

I'm unable to attend the weekly women's bible study because it's during the morning when I'm homeschooling (if it were a different time, I would probably make the drive). Dh can't go to the men's prayer group because of distance/traffic and make it to work on time. But like your situation, it is totally worth it. The only other events are once a month type of gatherings that change location (someone's home typically) and times, so it can vary whether we are able to go or not.

Funny - we only live a few miles from the church you attend! We left our reformed baptist congregation last year and Soaring Oaks was a church dh visited one Sunday while we were looking for a church home - very good preaching. We know a few people who attend there.

Sorry for the tangent!

Welcome to the PB!

 

[lv1nothr]

A little over 2 hrs. each way. Never know where the Lord will take ya!

 

[reformedcop]

So can a ticket. Ask me. I know from personal experience.

I have handed out my fair share of tickets to those late for service.

 

[jenney]

We left our reformed baptist congregation last year

And everyone still misses you guys!
We love you Dawn (and J, H, and E)!
(and you could, ahem, email me sometime. )

 

[BlackCalvinist]

Hey Reformedcop!

I know your pastor too (over the internet). I also know Dan Phillips. Tell both I said grace and peace.

I'm currently driving 40-45 min to church from home no matter which route I pick (24 miles the short way, but a buncha lights and slow drivers...and police, 30 miles the medium-long way - less lights, still slow drivers and police....35 miles via the highway, but just LONGER overall....).

I actually have about FOUR local options for sound churches, but I've become acustomed to the Nicene Creed and communion being done weekly at my church.... so any other church is going to have a LOT to do to catch up.

 

[ReformedDave]

Can't complain. Only twenty minutes each way to one of the finest churches in SoCal.

 

[5solasmom]

And everyone still misses you guys!
We love you Dawn (and J, H, and E)!
(and you could, ahem, email me sometime. )

(((JEN!!!!)))

AWW! We love and miss you guys tons!

I have to look and see if I still have your email in my inbox....I don't organize it very well. If not, I'll pm you.

 

[calgal]

2 stoplights maybe 5-10 minutes (the latter when we have ice/slush aka Jan/Feb). We could walk (my in-laws would like that) but DH flat out refuses to attend a church with Elderettes!

 

[toddpedlar]

2 stoplights maybe 5-10 minutes (the latter when we have ice/slush aka Jan/Feb). We could walk (my in-laws would like that) but DH flat out refuses to attend a church with Elderettes!

and well he should! Elderettes and Pastresses are doing little more than playing dress-up (but with potentially eternal consequences!).