The Movement Church

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So to be a cool new church plant these days, you need to a) meet in a movie theatre, b) have a cool, young, hip, preacher, and c) have a name that involves some sort of motion and/or action. I present to you, The Movement Church.

I found this place just driving down Wooster Road in Barberton. The marquee in front of the old theatre had their website (instead of the usual midnight showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, which

sadly, I have seen once and only once because an ex girlfriend made me watch it) so I went to their site, it twas cool, so I bounced on in.

The theatre they meet in is the old West Theatre in Barberton. How old is The West? Let's just say that my mom, aunts, and uncles used to walk there when they were kids to see movies like The Ten Commandments and Lawrence of Arabia. Yeah, that old. But the place has tons of character, from the old box office out front to the concession stand inside. The seats were showing their age, though, and it was a little tight for a tall dude (6' 4" suckas!).

Once inside, I was greeted by a couple of very friendly people (sorry, don't remember their names, I was up late last night celebrating a certain countries independence). As with most good churches, the people were friendly but not pushy. There were about 30 or so people in attendence.

Worship was pretty good for being a new church plant (they just started in October of last year). They don't have a worship team or lead singer, but instead show worship videos on the big screen. No, not the best of ways to do it but definitely not the worst. But hey, they're not even a year old, so I give them a pass and honestly, it wasn't that bad.

I'm not sure what it is about church plants but they have the best speakers! This guy was great. Great message with just a hint of funny in there to keep you interested and a passion for spreading the Good News. He was a little long in the tooth (he admitted this himself) but really I didn't mind because it was that good.

His message was about how men should be fathers to their children (Ephesians 6:1-4). It ranged fro

m not-so-common sense of the fact that fathers need to spend time with their kids, guiding them and being an influence in their lives, to the spiritual of raising your kids to know God's love.

Communion and offering followed this, which was a unique experience. They had a table up front with the juice and bread on it, and one simply made their way up and took as they felt compelled. They had music playing while this was going on, so it didn't feel awkward. In reality, it was very cool. You don't feel rushed or compelled to take, but have some time to really think things through and pray about it. Same with the offering - there was just a bucket up front that people put their money in. Anyone looking for a way to change up their communion/offering time for the better, it's right here ($100 comission for me, thanks).

After this it was done and done.

What a great little church in Barberton! I have a feeling that this place won't be obscure for too long if they keep it up. Great people and the 2nd best preacher in Barberton (yes, 2nd, if I don't say 2nd, my old preacher, who lives in Barberton, might cry. You know I love you, Naterob!). If you're headed to Barberton, pass up the chicken (if you value your life, pass up the chicken) and check this place out. You won't be dissapointed.

Hugs and Kisses,

Revarina