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David Thompson's avatar

My family left the church we belonged to when the vote to disaffiliate from the United Methodist church failed. It was a shame because while many Methodist churches are fluff, the pastor and associate pastor at this one were conservative and really spiritually gifted. Luckily we found a nearby church that was amazing! Not just the elders, but the entire congregation is really diligent in their study of the Bible and in doing His will.

One great example of late: I had never noticed it before, but in the parable of the ten virgins, Matthew 25:5 says *all* of them (virgins = churches in the metaphorical imagery of the Bible) fell asleep, not just the 5 with no oil. So don't be disheartened that you woke up before the rest of your congregation! Take those who are willing with you; the Holy Spirit will provide you with brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers.

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Theodore Croy's avatar

Right on right on-- “Somehow, this emergent church abandoned its concerns for legitimate equality and cessation of human trafficking “ let alone their own rights to gather and worship in 2020-2021. We ask for honest and humble reflection for this and ask “when churches are urged to shut down again, will you comply?”

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