First week in Portland and Second church service

So I've made it through a whole week in this new state that I now call home. The week was a little more of a challenge than I initially anticipated but God is good and I have still been enjoying my time. Though i know that there was a possibility that me not knowing anyone up here except for a few people would lead to loneliness and possibly be a little bummed out, I honestly thought that I could completely handle it and that it truly wouldn't affect me. Well, it wasn't horrible but there were definite nights where I was just like "this sorta sucks, i really have no one to hang out with and this is just a complete social change". Luckily I am already beginning to become acclimated to my new home and am starting to make some friends. Ok, quick picture break before I add more words.
Though it does rain a lot, we still get some pretty sweet sunsets! The body of believers that we have right now at the church is great and it has been a blessing to start to develop relationships with some of them! I went to a concert with my new friends Kyle and Mary (a married couple about my age, I am noticing a certain marriage trend these days....) They have been great to hang out with. We also had our first poker night with the guys and that was awesome, always a good way to have some fun and really get to know people quick!

Well today was week 2 of COLOSSAE! It was a really neat service which had the theme of Christianity being personal and understanding the importance of our one on one with Christ. Chuck spoke out of the passage in Mark chapter 7 where Jesus stepped aside with a deaf and mute man, and healed him. Showing more importance of his interpersonal relationship with this man over the impact it had on those who saw the miracle. We had about 20 people this week (some sick and some out of town) but it was great. The worship songs were Only You by David Crowder Band and Everything by Tim Hughes. After that we all went over to Geoff and Stacy Leatherman's house and cooked up some Papa Murphy's pizzas and watched the Laker game/ socialized. I am already being blessed through having an intimated church atmosphere where people are really engaged in the meeting! There is probably much more to say, but I will save some for later.