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Your posting history shows you followed the Pastor from Roebuck Parkway Church which is Church of Christ (read his books).
Your posting history also shows a continuous pattern of tearing down Church Leadership.
If the Associate Pastor did offer you a position to help he clearly was not able to Discern you.
Not shocking knowing that some Churches literally fulfill the title "Dead" in Christ.
I know this because the Holy Spirit said to me, research your "posting history."
Your posting history also shows a continuous pattern of tearing down Church Leadership.
If the Associate Pastor did offer you a position to help he clearly was not able to Discern you.
Not shocking knowing that some Churches literally fulfill the title "Dead" in Christ.
I know this because the Holy Spirit said to me, research your "posting history."
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I really need to impose myself onto "the scene," barge into the prayer meetings (as if I belong there or something), and not let any human deter me. Being alienated from my church is just as much my fault as it is everyone else's. 
Seriously, your thoughtful response is much appreciated.
Seriously, your thoughtful response is much appreciated.
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I really need to impose myself onto "the scene," barge into the prayer meetings (as if I belong there or something), and not let any human deter me. Being alienated from my church is just as much my fault as it is everyone else's.
Seriously, your thoughtful response is much appreciated.
Seriously, your thoughtful response is much appreciated.
I know how it is trying to serve in a mega church . I had a lot of frustrations that I was forced to go to the Highest Authority about. I had to go to the pastor's Authority a time or two. I could write a book about many blessings and problems in that church alone. Wherever there are a lot of people gathered together, there's one thing certain: There's going to be a LOT of problems. It's inevitable.
I hope you find the church that is God's perfect will for you.
Before anything else, I would verify their main/ fundamental/ primary doctrines.
Most mess up in the response part of how we are Supposed to do to be saved
according to the Bible.
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I think I read the room wrong. I thought this post was REALLY funny.
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When I lived in Alabama, the Pastor and two Board Members came to me and asked me if I would become the Treasurer. I agreed because I knew they needed someone with Accounting experience and a desire to serve my Congregation.
Later, they asked if I would make Announcements and give the opening Prayer before each service, and, again I agreed.
Most often, in the Congregations I have been a part of, the Pastor, and/or Board Members ask persons if they would agree to serve in some capacity to benefit the Congregation. This is not an unusual thing. Nor does it mean they are becoming a McDonalds.
There has to be more back story to your situation than you are revealing. Have you ever served in any capacity to benefit the Congregation you were a part of? If not, why not?
Later, they asked if I would make Announcements and give the opening Prayer before each service, and, again I agreed.
Most often, in the Congregations I have been a part of, the Pastor, and/or Board Members ask persons if they would agree to serve in some capacity to benefit the Congregation. This is not an unusual thing. Nor does it mean they are becoming a McDonalds.
There has to be more back story to your situation than you are revealing. Have you ever served in any capacity to benefit the Congregation you were a part of? If not, why not?
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A few people have mentioned that on this thread. I have been to many churches in my area, trying to find the right one. I get a chilly reception at each one, maybe because I show up without a well-manicured wife, a nice car, a couple of kids, and a huge check in hand.
When my wife left me six years ago for a "better Christian man" --with more money, of course-- I lost my wife, my son, my business, and my house. They set out to destroy me at every turn.
I would love to move somewhere else for a fresh start, but my son lives close by with his mom and "Mister Wonderful."
Magenta, the fact that you are reading this means that you have shown more Christian love and concern in two minutes than any pastor has for more than six years. I pray that one day, I will find a church full of Magentas who truly care for one another.
Until then, I will, without forsaking the assembly, muddle through on my own under the close watch of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
When my wife left me six years ago for a "better Christian man" --with more money, of course-- I lost my wife, my son, my business, and my house. They set out to destroy me at every turn.
I would love to move somewhere else for a fresh start, but my son lives close by with his mom and "Mister Wonderful."
Magenta, the fact that you are reading this means that you have shown more Christian love and concern in two minutes than any pastor has for more than six years. I pray that one day, I will find a church full of Magentas who truly care for one another.
Until then, I will, without forsaking the assembly, muddle through on my own under the close watch of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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A few people have mentioned that on this thread. I have been to many churches in my area, trying to find the right one. I get a chilly reception at each one, maybe because I show up without a well-manicured wife, a nice car, a couple of kids, and a huge check in hand.
When my wife left me six years ago for a "better Christian man" --with more money, of course-- I lost my wife, my son, my business, and my house. They set out to destroy me at every turn.
I would love to move somewhere else for a fresh start, but my son lives close by with his mom and "Mister Wonderful."
Magenta, the fact that you are reading this means that you have shown more Christian love and concern in two minutes than any pastor has for more than six years. I pray that one day, I will find a church full of Magentas who truly care for one another.
Until then, I will, without forsaking the assembly, muddle through on my own under the close watch of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
When my wife left me six years ago for a "better Christian man" --with more money, of course-- I lost my wife, my son, my business, and my house. They set out to destroy me at every turn.
I would love to move somewhere else for a fresh start, but my son lives close by with his mom and "Mister Wonderful."
Magenta, the fact that you are reading this means that you have shown more Christian love and concern in two minutes than any pastor has for more than six years. I pray that one day, I will find a church full of Magentas who truly care for one another.
Until then, I will, without forsaking the assembly, muddle through on my own under the close watch of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
my church underwent some changes a number of years ago which caused me some concern in wondering
what those changes might alter, but there was no need for concern on my part because, gosh, really, my
congregants and elders and pastors are sincerely loving caring people. Part of my concern was going from
non-denom to Mennonite but, like I said... no complaints there. Have you tried a Mennonite church?
It is not one I would have sought out, but I doubt I could find one better this side of eternity.
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A few people have mentioned that on this thread. I have been to many churches in my area, trying to find the right one. I get a chilly reception at each one, maybe because I show up without a well-manicured wife, a nice car, a couple of kids, and a huge check in hand.
When my wife left me six years ago for a "better Christian man" --with more money, of course-- I lost my wife, my son, my business, and my house. They set out to destroy me at every turn.
I would love to move somewhere else for a fresh start, but my son lives close by with his mom and "Mister Wonderful."
Magenta, the fact that you are reading this means that you have shown more Christian love and concern in two minutes than any pastor has for more than six years. I pray that one day, I will find a church full of Magentas who truly care for one another.
Until then, I will, without forsaking the assembly, muddle through on my own under the close watch of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
When my wife left me six years ago for a "better Christian man" --with more money, of course-- I lost my wife, my son, my business, and my house. They set out to destroy me at every turn.
I would love to move somewhere else for a fresh start, but my son lives close by with his mom and "Mister Wonderful."
Magenta, the fact that you are reading this means that you have shown more Christian love and concern in two minutes than any pastor has for more than six years. I pray that one day, I will find a church full of Magentas who truly care for one another.
Until then, I will, without forsaking the assembly, muddle through on my own under the close watch of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.