Surprising Side-Trip, The Woodlands

I must admit, this weekly excursion was quite by accident. As we were heading to The Woodlands for Taco Bueno Day, we made a wrong turn and came across Fellowship of The Woodlands Church as we were turning around. We had never been to this church, but we could not pull away from its lure. Was this a coincidence? The day would get more strange with unexpected bonuses.

We didn't turn around, not just yet. We decided to ignore our tastebuds that were demanding Taco Bueno's goodness, at least for a while. Altering our mission, we kept driving and took a fascinating tour throughout the Fellowship of The Woodlands Church grounds. We were not disappointed.



Surprising Detour during Taco Bueno Day.



First powerful sight as we drove onto the Church grounds.



"Chapel in the Woods"
Located on Church grounds.

Meditation areas all around outdoor Baptismal fountain. Each area is
dedicated to an area around the world.

Outdoor Baptismal fountain - Baptisms actually take place in this beautiful setting
and weddings can also be booked at this outdoor site. Incredible.

One of God's little friends joining us in our Fellowship of The Woodlands Church excursion.

I can only imagine the fun that families have right here.
Of course, we had to play water-sprinkler dodge before leaving.

During our outing, we visited the Bookstore on the church campus. "Sycamores Bookstore and Cafe," has a wonderful atmosphere and fantastic Christian resources with unique gifts. The bookstore has surprisingly long hours and the adjoining cafe serves breakfast and lunch on most days. Check this site for posted hours: http://www.kerryshook.org/

As if to shine down upon our sporadic visit, we were unexpectedly invited into the closed worship center during a private music practice. Okay, I had been trying to find a door with a window to peer through so I could take a peak at the source of the sounds wafting through the lonely church hallways, and this unknown churchman walked up to me, took my hand and led me to a seat in the auditorium. Yes, I felt like a kid. My husband and daughter trailed along. We're from the Bay side of Houston, so, of course, we were all wearing appropriate church clothes...flip flops on all three of us.

With no one else present in any other seat throughout the auditorium, with the main lights off and stage lights in full glorious production, we listed to Sarah Kelly, two time Grammy Award nominee, sing "How He Loves Us." My husband put his long arm behind my daughter's chair and my chair and we each sat mesmerized. It was beyond beautiful. Sitting there and listening as the other singers took their turn at the mic, we gave thanks for the powerful, solitary concert experience. Since this was our first time in the worship center, we were in awe at the stage production in action. This church is a true testament to the talented gifts God has given man for creativity on many levels.

To see Sarah Kelly's album and to hear her music, go see...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k9Bh7aHas4&a=GxdCwVVULXfTQbVyxogMYdgIBlHI4SSt&list=ML&playnext=1

Personally, we have not yet attended a LIVE service at Fellowship of The Woodlands Church, but we do regularly watch the sermons broadcasted on television, and we have purchased several of their resources, such as the "One Month to Live" package. So, this unplanned experience with the musical group was amazing. We also enjoyed one of the musician's emotional free-dancing and joyful movements on stage as the singers belted out their melody. All considered, it was pretty cool.

Yes, we did finally end up at Taco Bueno. By the end of the day, our bodies and our spirits were nourished completely.

Taco Bueno in The Woodlands, Texas

Beans and Cheese Nachos. A second Heavenly experience of the day.

God is great, God is good, let us thank Him for our food and for our awesome side-trip at Fellowship of The Woodlands.