5 /5 nancy sherman: Ive attended The Avenue Waxahachie for a year March 19, 2023. Ever since I stepped inside the door, Ive felt "at home," a feeling Ive never really felt at my other church. I saw no "cliques." Im sure there are some, but its not at all felt! At the time, I needed a change bc my life was falling apart. People embraced me & I made friendships the first day! The second Sunday I signed up to volunteer! I also got connected with a small group & joined the Celebrate Recovery program. The music is upbeat & draws you in (wish it was longer), yes the lights are bright, but how do we think worship will be in Heaven? I think itll be like that, only better! Pastor David speaks on a personal level in ways we understand, sometimes the message hits you in the gut, but in a good way. It IS scripturally based, which I read on another review, that it wasnt. My 90 yr old dad is from a strict Southern Bapt background, he taught Bible & was a Sunday School teacher for 30 yrs. it takes alot to impress him & he likes to critique pastors. Its hard for him to get around bc he has issues with his legs, but he gets up early to go with me to church. He LOVES Pastor David & his teachings. Hes even opened Daddys eyes on some things that he THOUGHT he knew!!! Anyway, its all in what you like, how you perceive what "church" is. Some people like/love it, others do not. In my experience, God directed me to this church, thus my life was changed. So what is different from other churches that Ive attended? I believe its the LOVE that is shown to others, the acceptance that ALL people have issues & there are "avenues" to get help. If youve tried this church before & you had a bad experience, please try it again.
