I grew up as a Catholic. My parents got a divorce ...

I grew up as a Catholic. My parents got a divorce when I was 12 and my dad remarried when I was 14 to a Christian woman. I went to a church that seemed pretty boring to someone my age. At the age of 16 I received Christ, after getting more into the Bible and feeling convicted by sermons. God brought purpose to my meaningless life! But since the church I was attending only had about 10 youth and half of them were my relatives, I had no Christian friends. I was somewhat against mega churches only because I "heard" how they steal your money and how you won't be able to have relationships with people since it's not a small church. I was wrong! When I was 18 I was invited to Eikon (a young adult ministry in Calvary). My first week there was amazing, so I continued going to Eikon. Eventually I was curious about the weekend services so I went. I made it my home church immediately! I grew in my faith tremendously! I made so many Christian friends that helped guide me in God's way. It's all about stepping out of your comfort zone. Never go to a place close minded expecting others to come to you, no one knows your new. Before going to Calvary I was a bit religious, somewhat anti-world. My friends helped me not be in a Christian bubble and be more loving to people, like Jesus was to the world. I serve in the High school ministry and Children's ministry, I love it! They have everything for all types of people! I'm sorry to hear that some people had bad experiences with the whole not letting a baby/child in the sanctuary, but honestly it can be a huge distraction. What if that one thing that was needed for someone to hear was missed all because of a distraction? We have to be selfless and considerate for everyone to know Jesus! Hope this helped someone that is looking for a church to grow, fellowship, and have an awesome experience in there faith! God bless!