I have been a member for over 10 years. My childre...

I have been a member for over 10 years. My children were dedicated there, and I was baptized there. When the Kiosk were brought in for tithing, I was a little thrown off. But you can't deny the presence of God there. Yes, celebrities attend, I cant say what goes on behind closed doors, but I am not a celebrity and I was sat up front. So, I am not sure if that has any barring on who sits up front. In all honesty, I think its for the cameras. The services are being recorded for TV, I believe, and they want the consistency in the flow. I cant speak on the trips to Hawaii or they're own personal wealth. However, I have had no "bad feelings or thoughts" on the church. I am blessed each time I walk through the doors. Pastor Mel and Pastor Desiree are amazing teachers of the Word and I get a lot out of listening to them. They do bring up there past in the "life" and they're human feelings and actions. I feel like that is an awesome and appropriate thing to do. I want to know my teachers have been through what I have and can understand what I am feeling. I dont want to go on forever, because I can. But I love In His Presence. I feel comfortable there, I dont have to dress up or be someone I am not. I am welcomed there. They are a giving and loving church.