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I have a very long story which I will tell sometime, but for this thread 'Church' I will stick to just that.
I attended one of the Elim Evangelicial Churches for nearly 2 years just up until recently, I do believe the Lord had a hand in removing me from it now when I realize all that has taken place.
Our Pastor was leaving and we needed a replacement which we got, and he seemed to be such a lovely man and a real godly one, (Lord forgive me, don't look upon this as gossip)I just feel I need to share this as it shows not everything we think is good can be that way.
This church has Elder's and one lovely man took the worship lead every Sunday, when I joined with his wife he had been ill with depression and hadn't been able to attend for 8 months but by God's grace he was able to return and do the worship leader again.
The new Pastor said he wanted things done differantly and made life very awkward for Wilber (the Elder) enough so that he resigned, Wilber told me himself this week as I had tea and a lovely evening together with him and his wife Margaret
The Pastor actually told lies on them, and Wilber placed his hand on the large Bible (which sits on the table in the church, as they had called a meeting with the superentendants of the Elim) and stated that 95% of what the Pastor had said about him was untrue.
I really don't want to go into detail I am so gutted at this that if I didn't know the couple personally I would not have believed that a Pastor would tell lies, a few people have left the church since, not because of this but for reasons of their own.
I was wondering at one stage weither or not to go back to this church as my family didn't want me to but that was also because of differant reasons this has all came to light since that, I was in hospital but that's another story, and connected to Religion but I'll tell that one at a later date promise. Margaret and Wilbur still pray daily for that Pastor which goes to show just what sort of people they are many a one would hold a grudge, especially after being in that church for 30years and I know we are not to harbour anything like that, but I'm sure sometimes things like this would be very trying.
well just wanted to share this with you and let you know that I am now looking to find a Sunday Morning service again in my life but the Lord will lead me to where he wants me to be Amen
I attended one of the Elim Evangelicial Churches for nearly 2 years just up until recently, I do believe the Lord had a hand in removing me from it now when I realize all that has taken place.
Our Pastor was leaving and we needed a replacement which we got, and he seemed to be such a lovely man and a real godly one, (Lord forgive me, don't look upon this as gossip)I just feel I need to share this as it shows not everything we think is good can be that way.
This church has Elder's and one lovely man took the worship lead every Sunday, when I joined with his wife he had been ill with depression and hadn't been able to attend for 8 months but by God's grace he was able to return and do the worship leader again.
The new Pastor said he wanted things done differantly and made life very awkward for Wilber (the Elder) enough so that he resigned, Wilber told me himself this week as I had tea and a lovely evening together with him and his wife Margaret
The Pastor actually told lies on them, and Wilber placed his hand on the large Bible (which sits on the table in the church, as they had called a meeting with the superentendants of the Elim) and stated that 95% of what the Pastor had said about him was untrue.
I really don't want to go into detail I am so gutted at this that if I didn't know the couple personally I would not have believed that a Pastor would tell lies, a few people have left the church since, not because of this but for reasons of their own.
I was wondering at one stage weither or not to go back to this church as my family didn't want me to but that was also because of differant reasons this has all came to light since that, I was in hospital but that's another story, and connected to Religion but I'll tell that one at a later date promise. Margaret and Wilbur still pray daily for that Pastor which goes to show just what sort of people they are many a one would hold a grudge, especially after being in that church for 30years and I know we are not to harbour anything like that, but I'm sure sometimes things like this would be very trying.
well just wanted to share this with you and let you know that I am now looking to find a Sunday Morning service again in my life but the Lord will lead me to where he wants me to be Amen
It is sad but we must pray for him regardless of our angered broken heart at what this person has done to a wonderful church. Prayer by GOD's grace in Jesus' name can heal and fix anything, anyone.
