Mike Tomasovich and his wife Nancy were looking for a new church after Rehoboth Presbyterian Church closed in 2016. “We visited several Presbyterian Churches around our home, and because some of our friends had already joined Shallowford, we decided to visit,” Mike said. “Shallowford was not at the top of our list of churches to visit because we thought it was too big.”
“Right from the first visit, I was impressed with how friendly everyone was. People would come up to us and say hello and introduce themselves,” Mike said.
“I was more impressed the second visit when people remembered my name and even pronounced my last name correctly. People of all ages would mix together. We found Adult Sunday School classes, which offered many different options for learning.” Mike felt this was because Shallowford was a larger church with more resources.
Mike and Nancy began attending the Pairs & Spares Adult Sunday School class because most people seemed to be about their age. “The people in the class were very friendly and made me comfortable, making it easier for me to participate,” said Mike. “I enjoy reading the Bible and trying to figure things out. I also ask a lot of questions about scripture and because of the class participation, I’ve learned to look at things from a different viewpoint.”
Mike also found other ways to participate in Shallowford’s life. “After a few years, I was asked to serve on the Session and was assigned to the Facilities Committee. This was an eye-opener for me; there were more people on the committee than would show up for a workday at my old church,” said Mike. “I am proud of how our campus looks.”
Your generosity makes it possible for Shallowford Presbyterian Church to provide a wide range of Sunday School classes to welcome and challenge new members like Mike. It also provides opportunities for members to volunteer and participate in the community that is Shallowford Presbyterian Church. Thank you for all the ways you live out our mission to invite all people to a faithful way of life in Christ and community.
