The Brooklyn Tabernacle

This past Sunday I went to the Brooklyn Tabernacle for the first time. It was an awesome experience and I was so overwhelmed the whole time I was there. Everything seems to be led by the spirit, and although there were some things that really put me outside what I usually feel comfortable with, it was comforting.

At the end of the service, Pastor Cymbala led us in an amazing prayer after commissioning two young women who gave up their jobs and families to become missionaries in Africa. I can't remember the words of the prayer, but I will always remember the emotions it evoked in me. He asked that if anyone was here today who was ready to give up their family and their lives to come up front. I felt so moved that I went. We were all anointed with water by an Elder.

While waiting at the front of the church, Pastor Cymbala had us pair up in twos (two women or two men)and pray for each other. The woman I partnered up with prayed such an amazing prayer for me--everything that was in my heart. As I prayed for her, I felt a teardrop on my hand. I've never had anyone cry when I prayed for them before. It was unusual and so...I can't think of how to explain it other than that it was holy.

I'm not sure if I'll go to BT every Sunday or not (I'd like to check out some other churches in the area too) but I do know I will be back, and I will remember and treasure that particular service.