A Sunday morning shock!
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| Sun, 01-17-2010 - 9:28pm |
This morning during our Pastor's message (which was based on the theme of listening...listening to God instead of just talking w/o listening to the answers)...he was telling us that this past week he had attended a retreat in Texas and had done a lot of listening. At this point he stopped talking. He seemed to choke up. He looked out at us, took his glasses off, wiped his eyes and in a quivering voice said, "I didn't plan on talking to you about this." He then went on to tell us he has been struggling with feelings that he's not taken the correct path in doing what God has intended for him. He feels he's not doing God's will and not making a difference.
You could have heard a pin drop in that church. We love this man...this wonderful sensitive servant of God. In my 55 years of being associated with this church I've only felt close to 3 of the many Pastors and he's one of them. He's brought me back to the fold and has strengthened my faith. I just can't believe he feels unworthy of his position. It was so apparent he was struggling...he was crying and trying to form his words carefully. The whole congregation was crying. We didn't know what to do or how to react.
He led us through the rest of the service as we sat numb...hardly able to glance at each other. When I reached him after the service I just shook his hand and told him I just wanted him to know that he had changed my life. (I told my cousin, "let's lock the doors and not let him out! LOL)
I don't know where all of this is going to lead and we'll just have to abide by his decision...but I must tell you...I'm very very sad thinking about the possibility of him leaving us.



Wow......that IS a shock.
Oh Blu, I know exactly what you are going through.
Blu, I am so sorry to hear that your
That is quite a shock.
Sure hope this is just a time of rededication for him and doesn't include him making a move.
He's only been with us about 5 years now. The Methodists have a habit of yanking out the good Pastors from churches after they build up the congregations and sending them to another church that needs help. This time it seems to be his choice. I feel so sorry for him that he is so conflicted in his choice. I know he'll make the choice that is best for him. He needs our prayers.
i can imagine how shocked you all were. the poor man to be so conflicted. i pray he gets some guidance and peace soon and that he stays with you. but he has to do what the Lord leads him to do as you know.
my sister in law is methodist and they have had a time getting a pastor. i think they have finally gotten one that she thinks will be a good one. they are hoping they will leave this one there awhile.
praying for your situation.
did you start greeting yet?