It's a real sore subject with Dave. Although he agrees with me entirely about what's happening there, he can't totally tear himself away. I'm a strong believer in worshiping together, so every week we go through this, and his usual response is that we'll go to another place next week.
Thanks. Part of the problem I know is that it's the church he grew up in, so there are some strong emotional ties there, and the other thing that I think is on his mind is that he would want his mother's funeral there when the day comes. When his dad died, the church was between pastors, and they ended up having the service right at the funeral home with Dave's cousin (an episcopal priest) doing the service. I know that really bothered him at the time.
There have been a series of issues Susan, but the last straw was when, after basically forcing the organist out, the pastor hired an interim organaist who is an atheist and lives with one woman while he is still married to another. I just can't handle the fact that the pastor says that's OK. Most of the congregation don't know the whole story, but those of us who do are apparently stupid.
You know I think that's what bothers me the most. When he first came to our church, I really believed he was a good person, and set a high standard for all of us. As I got to know him as well as I did, that image was tarnished somewhat, but now it seems that he's really lost his way, so how can I expect him to lead us?
We have elders too who are elected to 3 year terms (Dave finished his third term last year). Unfortunately the way the system works now, the nomonating committee hates to ask anyone, so what ends up happening is that the pastor recommends who he wants and the nominating committe does whatever he says, so the elders are basically the pastor's puppets. hat's pretty much why Dave is not an elder anymore.
*gives you an Egg McMuffin*
Good morning!
Cranky, ear-infection boy sleeping through the night.... what a beautiful thing!! :sohappy:
Hi new thread! Wow, and on page 9 already!!
Hope everyone has a great Sunday!!!
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Make that page 10....
Good morning, old Luke!
