Old or Wise...Maybe both?

So as a Christian, I often hear the phrase, "Church, is for old people." I am challenged on many fronts by this profound statement. Firstly, it is true that many churches are full of older people, a statistic posted by The Telegraph claims that the average age of churchgoers in England is 61! Now I happen to think that those who have survived life a lot longer than I probably have some insight on how to live, continue surviving, and be happier overall. So, should we (the younger generation) be flocking to church with our older generation? Do we know better, or is it that we need something more? I experienced years of church with the older generation and I admit it, I was bored, tuned out, and generally uninterested in anything the priest had to say. I eventually left my Catholic roots and set out on my own to explore life, spirituality, and excitement in it's many forms. After some time doing life, "on my own." I was experiencing a lot of success, I had a great job that paid the bills, I had many friends and acquaintances, I lived in Manhattan (one of the greatest cities), and I had several love interests...BUT I was still not fully joyful. I even suffered regularly with bouts of depression, and I couldn't understand why, but I knew something was missing. That's when I started going back to Catholic mass. I had a hunch that God was missing and I hoped to find him there. Unfortunately, after months of dutifully attending I still had not had an encounter with God. So as my pattern in life had been I started seeking out the alternatives to Catholicism. Eventually, I moved to Los Angeles and I found a new kind of church. Boy, was it different! The first time I left, I thought...that was NOT church, that was a rock concert with a cool "self-help" coach talking. Let's put it this way, I was not bored but I wasn't sold that this was church! I mean where was the alter boys, incense, droning organ music etc? Eventually I did have a meaningful encounter with God and He revealed a little part of what life was like with Jesus at my side. All of a sudden it didn't matter what I was facing, I had an unshakable captain steering the ship, I was fearless and at peace! Now, several years later, I know what I see in all those 61 year olds! It is the same unshakable faith that they know where they are going and they know who is driving. Although, we don't attend the same kinds of churches we still attend and pay homage to a God of love, honor, majesty, and incredible grace. I encourage all those who, let's say are under the age of 61, to find your church. There is a lot of variety, so don't be afraid to go looking for God...He will lead you to HIS home for you. Be blessed and happy Sunday.