Christmas is coming. And there is nothing I can
do to slow it down any. Wish I could though.
For several reasons. The main reason is my pastor.
What does he have to do with anything?
My church has been having some problems. I
have prayed so hard that they work themselves out somehow without anyone leaving the church. Guess that for whatever reason God decided to let things get shook up.
I don't know the whole problem but the little I do know is just plain old stubburnest on some men's side. You would think that in a church people could work things out. But I guess the human part of man just won't let him sometimes.
Some people have left the church and now my pastor thinks it is best if he leaves. And by doing so the church can heal and get back to doing/being what it should be doing/being.
I am deeply hurt over losing my pastor. He has meant a lot to me. He has been a great teacher, has been there to let me cry on his shoulder, has been there no matter what evenif all you wanted was someone to pray with.
Oh, I know he isn't the only preacher out there. And hopefully whatever is going on in the church will heal and be able to find another great pastor. I just don't want another pastor.
But I had prayed long and hard so I guess this is the answer God has decided is best. Now I have to decide to come around and agree with Him.
What has all this got to do with Christmas coming so soon? My pastor's last day is December 26th. I am going to so hate to say goodbye to him and his great family. Love them all dearly.
Friday, December 10, 2004
Christmas is coming too soon.
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that is so sad, Kathy. This has happened to many churches lately. Happened in ours not too many years ago and I'm writing several people whose pastor is doing the same thing. Perhaps it is just that GOD is arranging and rearranging things in order for his will to be done. Hope all is well with you. Hugs. *Barb*
That is so sad. Maybe things will be worked out before then. Don't give up hope.
Love,
Kat
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Hate to hear this sort of thing, but God knows the situation your church is in and will make sure you get the type of pastor you need...this is the time to be doing alot of praying. My dad's a retired minister, so I know what this is like...so very hard to go through. You and your church will be in my prayers.
Be blessed....Trina
you sound like it's all for the good, even though it hurts now. feel better.
xoxoxo
Kathy I've been there in my own life as a Minister it's a really tough place to be. christian folk can be really hard to get along with sometimes,
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OH My my my. I see so much of this. I have so many friends who have gone thru this. It really does hurt deeply. I m so sorry for you. I know its very hard. {{{{{{{{KATHY}}}}}}}}} I pray your new pastor is a healer and can mend things. Yes its very hard when Gods people no matter in a church a synogouge or where cant work things out!!!!! Lori
I am sorry.............. he must be a tremendous man. judi
I am so sorry. So many people in my Christian graphics group are on leave right now or sick or having family problems. They are a big support system for me online and I don't want the group to collapse. We can pray and follow God and wait for His answers. It is good you'll miss this pastor. He was real at least. Maybe the next person will have something to offer. Christmas is difficult from the first one on but it is worth it. Suzy C.
Very sad to read this. It must be very hard losing a friend in this way. I do hope it all works out for all of you.
It's so hard to lose a great friend and advisor, and as humans we don't like much change. Sometimes it takes change to have growth. I pray all of this leads to a better day for everyone involved.
{{{{{Hugs}}}}}
I`m so sorry!
V
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