When my daughter was just about eight years old, we started attending a small church in Holland where we felt very comfortable.   The Word of God was preached and practiced.  We made many close friends and the congregation became our family.   Our spiritual and social lives were centered with these people.

As often happens, things change.  We acquired a new pastor who after a few years, very unexpectedly split our congregation and our building was closed and sold.  These events caused me to feel betrayal, anger, and sadness at the loss of my church and church family.  So why am I here at Heritage Church of God?

For almost a year, I tried different churches in the area but none seemed to be the right fit.  I had close friends who attended Heritage Church and who had asked me many, many times to visit but my stubbornness kept me away.  I finally agreed to try a service so they would quit asking.  The first visit I knew I had found my home church.  What a comfort.

I loved attending but in no way wanted to become as involved as I was at my previous church.  I liked coming to church, hearing the word and going home.  For over a year I maintained that position.   God had other plans.

During that year it seemed that Pastor Fry preached continually on commitment, involvement and the responsibility of Christians.  I really don’t think it was, but it seemed to me that was his message every Sunday.   Conviction was hitting me in my heart and between the eyes.

Eventually I agreed to volunteer in the Finance Office for a few hours.  This turned into more than a few hours each week but I love what I do for God and the people of this church.  It is always said that, “Things happen for a reason.”   I now know that the reason my previous church closed was because God wanted me here.

Penny Drain
Church Administrator