Dave and Lois Essells: A Common Place to Serve

I came to the Commons because it is close to our house and easy to attend.  Really, I came because it is a place where I can continue working on living Christianly with a group of people who desire to do the same.
~ David Essells

I came to the Commons because Kristen and Taryn invited me and then told me repeatedly that they were glad I came.  As some people know, I did not want to be a Baptist because we had done that for 37 years already.  I wanted some place less conservative theologically and politically.  However, God's plan was not determined by denomination but by what I needed.  The friends (in community group especially), the worship and Steve's sermons all are what I need.  Also, Steve pointed out from the beginning that this was not about what I needed but what we could be and do for the Commons. God is amazing in his provision.
~ Lois Essells