This whole religion thing

So, as it turns out, I am actually curious about my higher being and whether connecting with my higher being will help me connect with my life in any particular way.
I decided a few weeks back to just go with my housemate to her church, and see how I felt and how the service would go. I was expecting to meet new people, and to have great experiences. That was one of the most adventurous and slightly traumatic days I have had hear, so much so that I can still remember it in vived detail.
So, dressed up smart casual, looked stunning I must say, and rode the bus (without air conditioning in 30 degree heat) to the church and somehow managed to survive without looking drenched with "pespiration" (women dont sweat!)
All around me were Nigerian men, I don't mean one man, I mean like 20 men, all ready for some good ol' praise n worship. So went into the church, did the whole fellowship thing, started thinking about funerals and got a bit emotional, so went out for some fresh air.
Was taken back in by this really nice chick, and what a shock I received. I walked into a full on chanting session, with people holding their hands and screaming at eachother in "prayer". This random chic grabbed my hands and started shreiking at me, and I just stood there staring in total shock.
The service ended soon after, and I was put into the choir (can't sing to save my life - i tried to tell them.) and was given an audience with the priest. Apparently to discuss why i left the service mid way.
As I told him I had lots of funerals last year, and was still slightly emotional, He proceeded to tell me to wash the bad spirits out of my soul. He asked me who died and I told him my stepfather. He then said that I have had a bad childhood. He then asked me if i ever had nightmares. I said of course (don't we all at some point). At this point, he reached into a jar of oil, proceeded to smear it on my head and considered me annointed, reminding me that I am being led by the devil and should flush everything out.
I bolted out of there, I mean what the hell?? needless to say, since then, I have not been anywhere near a church.
Well until tomorrow that is. Met this really great group of people who speak English (rare thing here) and they are coming to pick me up to go to a Jehovah's Witness meeting tomorrow. Life is full of experiences, so will try this one out, and let you know how it went and if I bit off more than I can chew.