The document describes the author's experience attending a Church of God in Christ service for the first time through a coworker. Some notable differences included a stronger spiritual connection felt, enjoying the use of music in worship, and feeling welcomed by the congregation. The author was impressed by the opportunity to better understand different religious services and plans to attend more in the future to broaden their perspective.

1. My Experience at Calvary
Church of God in Christ

2.  Presbyterian
 All members of my Church are Caucasian
 I have never seen an African American individual
attend our services
 Contemporary service and Traditional service
My Faith Background

3.  Pentecostal service
 African American membership
 9:00 am Hour of Power
 11:30 am Service
 Attended on Sunday, April 12, 2015
 Afforded the opportunity through a close friend and
coworker
 Welcomed with open arms – literally!
Calvary Church of God in Christ

4.  Spiritual strength
 Length of service
 Outgoing membership
 Welcoming feeling
 Overcome with emotion
 Music in Worship
 Video: http://safeshare.tv/w/yxTXWNqDeI
Notable Differences

5.  Experience is definitely a change from my “normal”
 Felt a much stronger spiritual connection to God
 Thoroughly enjoyed the use of music
 Something I would like to do again
Impressions

6.  Opened a door for a more spiritual existence
 Opportunity to attend more services in the future
 Able to discuss (and understand) services with my
friend
 Able to be a voice to speak to others that have not
had this opportunity
Use in Personal Life

7.  Connect with a broader range of students in their
religion
 Able to assist students with their music for services
 Deeper understanding for importance of religious
services for various groups of students.
Use in Professional Life