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Post by CashinIn on Jun 15, 2004 18:51:18 GMT -5
No body home, but its sooooon peaceful here.
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Post by Admin on Jun 16, 2004 11:45:16 GMT -5
HE never promised us there would be no storms, however, he did promise us, "Peace amidst the storm"
Welcome to the calm................
Blessings CT
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Post by LetGoLetGod on Jun 19, 2004 14:39:15 GMT -5
Just saying hello to everyone and thanks for the board Peace
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Post by Admin on Jun 19, 2004 14:58:52 GMT -5
Keep coming back! It works if it you work it! Blessings CT
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Post by tendollarscoming on Jun 20, 2004 15:03:47 GMT -5
Hello, Not a lot of people here, but more members than on my board. Will check back in occasionally. God bless CMKX and it`s shareholders. I believe in UC, family man you know. Happy father`s Day all dads. Go CMKX and Hook It Up Jeff!!!!! Almost forgot, feel free to join my Proboards site. I have some help with moderating as I believe this is the only way to keep out the trash. I may even add more moderators, I don`t know. Not many members yet, but it could work. Here`s the link cmkxlongriders.proboards22.com/index.cgi
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Post by ShanghaiRT on Jul 5, 2004 17:49:32 GMT -5
I'm sorry to bring a wave to the calmness of this board, but I feel that if I don't let out what's inside of me I will explode. Frankly, I have no one nearby that can share this burden with me. I am a Pastor, and I am totally frustrated by recurring problem among my people. It seems that people have negative opinions about me, and no one is telling me, but they are telling each other. I am accused of favoritism, but the accusations are spoken behind my back. This has been for the 17 years that I've been pastoring. I've come to the conclusion that: 1. I will teach the Church once more on how the Word tells us to avoid and deal with talebearing; 2. I can have no friends among the people that I serve as Pastor. I love them with all my heart, but every time I've allowed myself to become friends with someone, that person becomes the target of the criticism of favoritism. I will not allow that to happen, ever again. 3. I must seek friends, people with whom I can be myself and just have a relaxing time of sharing and fun, outside of my congregation. This is not easy, since I barely have time to do all the work that I'm supposed to do, much less start looking for a friendship network. But I feel that if I don't find friends soon, I will not survive. I care for my elderly parents, one of whom is 92 (Dad) and the other (Mom) who is 80 and has Alzheimers. I haven't taken a vacation in years, and cannot take one because there is no one who is willing to care for my parents in my absence. I just needed to express myself, which I rarely if ever can do. I appreciate your prayers. Thank you.
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Post by Admin on Jul 5, 2004 18:37:41 GMT -5
I am praying about your situation. My Pastor who is called to Pastor to Pastors, will be in touch with you. Where are you from? Blessings CT
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Post by ShanghaiRT on Jul 5, 2004 19:08:45 GMT -5
I live in the Bronx, New York. I haven't had a Pastor in over 17 years. It's not that I didn't want one - there just aren't any Pastors that I know that have that kind of ministry. There are plenty of Pastors that want me to join a denomination so I can have support, but having belonged to one as a teenager I know that there is no guarantee of such pastoral help, and even if I were to join now, as I almost did once, the price would be the total reorganization of our church vision into that of the denomination, and I know that is not God's will for our congregation. So, I decided to stay "independent", although we are not really so, since we are part of the entire Body of Christ, but in terms of affiliation we stand alone. It's good for the members, but the alone-ness has begun to take it's toll on me. I'm looking forward to speaking with your Pastor. Thank you for caring, and may God richly bless you and your ministry.
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Post by Admin on Jul 5, 2004 21:30:20 GMT -5
Shanghai, You'll be glad to hear that we also are non-denominational. My Pastor is not only my Pastor and spiritual mentor, he's my friend. I am humbled that God allowed me to introduce you to him. Please keep me posted, and most of all, be encouraged, "He who began a good work in you, is faithful to finish it".
God brought you to the right place, at the right time.
Blessings CT
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Post by ShanghaiRT on Jul 6, 2004 7:21:37 GMT -5
Dear CT, Thank you for taking the time for me. I look forward to speaking with your Pastor. God bless you for your concern and help. Have a blessed day, SRT
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