True Storys
When we moved back to Perth, after a few years in the North West, we were looking for a church not only for ourselves but also for our kids, aged 13,11 and 7. We knew straight after our first visit that we had found the right place. The kids have a great time with friends on Thursdays and Friday night “youth”, where they hang out in a safe environment with people we know, having fun and being encouraged. They love Friday nights! What kid doesn’t like jelly wrestling, timezone, adventure world, Xbox or playing pool? From their point of view it is totally fun all the time, they have no idea the good stuff they’re getting (well actually they do). For us we enjoy most of all the friendship, which is sincere. We feel like we are home. Part of that feeling comes from the diversity of cultures at the church, which makes for plenty of humour, but also adds life and interest to what goes on. The church also has an enormous range of activities that impacts our local community and overseas. The vision of a church without walls resonates with us because we can’t stand all talk and no action. Being able to be involved, even in a small way, means we are actually helping to make a big difference in a pretty yucky world. Because we hadn’t been Christians for too long before returning to Perth, we needed plenty of opportunity to learn some basic truths. We found that we were able to connect with some terrific mentors who are really down to earth. That is they have lived life and aren’t afraid to share their experiences publicly, no matter how grotty. Oh and did we mention that this church likes to eat, often! See ya, Jamie, Wendy, William, Alex & Victoria