tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post7902796609343917323..comments2023-10-11T06:26:34.049-04:00Comments on The Seventh Diamond: Went to a New Church Today...redmaryjaneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768158710291676368noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-70180942877917965632007-08-28T09:28:00.000-04:002007-08-28T09:28:00.000-04:00Finding a wonderful youth program was key for us t...Finding a wonderful youth program was key for us too. God meets you where you are---always.Terri | Sugar Free Glowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11256945994112747873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-67498707769663680232007-08-28T07:59:00.000-04:002007-08-28T07:59:00.000-04:00Give it some time, you'll figure out what's best. ...Give it some time, you'll figure out what's best. At least you have another option or something else to consider.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05713286942434547611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-20622189480083482142007-08-27T15:47:00.000-04:002007-08-27T15:47:00.000-04:00follow your heart...follow your heart...cougchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08055511152417365433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-51846638026886195572007-08-27T12:47:00.000-04:002007-08-27T12:47:00.000-04:00I am a church secretary for a youth pastor and am ...I am a church secretary for a youth pastor and am heavily involved with church, and while I understand the feeling of cheating on your old church, bottom line is you have to go where you and your family are being fed and if that is not happening in your old church, then maybe God is directing you to a new place. Best wishes on your journey. Follow God's heart, He will not lead you astray!!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09310453982198470185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-91023924141035252712007-08-27T12:01:00.000-04:002007-08-27T12:01:00.000-04:00Sound like you found the right place, I'm very hap...Sound like you found the right place, I'm very happy for you. As far as feeling like you are cheating on the other church I certainly wouldn't worry about that, they can still be in realtionship with you....your not cheating on God and that's all that counts. I'm sure if you prayerfully considered where to go God will open doors to you and I totally believe that it is vital for your youth to be plugged in where they can grow.<BR/> BlessingsDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08375551348761423144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-46117567017137895202007-08-26T23:59:00.000-04:002007-08-26T23:59:00.000-04:00you are not cheating, you are meeting the spiritua...you are not cheating, you are meeting the spiritual needs of you and your family, that is what is important, and God understands that...Dannyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13547976556886850826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-42954966714866176342007-08-26T22:26:00.000-04:002007-08-26T22:26:00.000-04:00I don't think you are cheating. You have to go wh...I don't think you are cheating. You have to go where you find God and obviously, it's not at your old church. Perhaps he was also unhappy with the upheaval? Go where you feel lead. (and where your children can grow)Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980445248386713210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-78010935216423803812007-08-26T21:46:00.000-04:002007-08-26T21:46:00.000-04:00You have to go where your family's needs are met. ...You have to go where your family's needs are met. Don't feel guilty about doing what is right for you and your family!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-15903738604562437702007-08-26T21:37:00.000-04:002007-08-26T21:37:00.000-04:00I agree with everything that everyone has already ...I agree with everything that everyone has already said. Go with your heart.t~https://www.blogger.com/profile/16661748211204975504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-67798218054156688772007-08-26T21:33:00.000-04:002007-08-26T21:33:00.000-04:00Follow your heart.You have to do what is best for ...Follow your heart.You have to do what is best for your family....you always do.dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929152764990722808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-16205412264380375992007-08-26T21:25:00.000-04:002007-08-26T21:25:00.000-04:00I can understand how you feel, I like the church t...I can understand how you feel, I like the church that I go too but it isn't strong on the youth side either. I am looking to change but feeling guilty about looking elsewhere. <BR/>I know god will let me know I have made the right decision.Elisa...life as we know it.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09694115298853432814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-15432769640923514782007-08-26T18:46:00.000-04:002007-08-26T18:46:00.000-04:00You need to go where you can grow. Sounds like yo...You need to go where you can grow. Sounds like you may have found your home. Yeah for you!Sophie's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04750963161841463786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-15335913758169360892007-08-26T18:42:00.000-04:002007-08-26T18:42:00.000-04:00You have to go where you feel lead. I know we chos...You have to go where you feel lead. I know we chose a church b/c they have a strong children's program..it is so good for the little ones to get what they need.LaLahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00683776702937016130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-75904040151130399882007-08-26T17:33:00.000-04:002007-08-26T17:33:00.000-04:00You are not cheating them, they cheated the Congre...You are not cheating them, they cheated the Congregation when they didn't consult and didn't do what was best for the Church family! What I find hard is when you leave a Church, do you tell them why? After all maybe they could then improve? <BR/>I am so glad you found a good Church! Hopefully you'll be able to go back!Calico Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03640365330149203615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-15610613398618561072007-08-26T17:02:00.000-04:002007-08-26T17:02:00.000-04:00When we moved to this area, we visited 6 churches ...When we moved to this area, we visited 6 churches before we settled where we are now. <BR/>Our church has alot of activities and lessons for the kids.<BR/>My oldest is in a Confirmation class with 100 kids.<BR/>Tonight they have their fall kick-off with a concert. He is there as I write.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18109185451061639939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-63340435247941015962007-08-26T16:25:00.000-04:002007-08-26T16:25:00.000-04:00oh don't feel you are cheating. IF you had an une...oh don't feel you are cheating. IF you had an uneasy feeling in your heart especially that was most likely Him telling you He had better plans for you and your family. He often speaks in quiet whispers.<BR/>Sounds wonderful I am glad you ahd a good service/mommy24treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17556493186975194208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-62841192387458733812007-08-26T16:00:00.000-04:002007-08-26T16:00:00.000-04:00Do not feel bad. Your main priority are the child...Do not feel bad. Your main priority are the children that God has blessed you with. We would not be attending our chuch if they offered nothing for our kids. Bryce just started going to the jr. high group and thinks it's the best thing in the world. It is so important for them to have friends who are facing the same things they are.jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812758330851051793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-48220764871681490492007-08-26T15:53:00.000-04:002007-08-26T15:53:00.000-04:00I agree with what's been said here!! Moving church...I agree with what's been said here!! <BR/><BR/>Moving churches is a big decision and shouldn't be taken lightly. However, even though it's hard, huge blessings can come from the move. Maybe the events that took place are leading your family towards making the switch. It is possible that there are blessings (through new friendships, a new person preaching, etc.) that God has in store for you and your family that you cannot even fathom. Trust God. He has your best interest at heart. He knows what your family needs in a church. Even more than that, He knows the ways which your family can serve and reach out to your new family of believers. <BR/><BR/>About the feeling like you're cheating on your old church - just remember it's all about Him!!! Going to church isn't about us ... <BR/><BR/>I'll be praying for your family as you seek Him on where y'all should go to church.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17343755254282268331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-72760510255838056592007-08-26T15:52:00.001-04:002007-08-26T15:52:00.001-04:00It is interesting... Not a long time ago our pries...It is interesting... <BR/>Not a long time ago our priest (who is young and dynamic) told us during the homily he wasn't happy that people told him they stopped coming to church while he was gone because they were bored with the priest who replaced him. He said Faith is not about the priest or the parish's community but about Christ and how we live in him. <BR/>It's was and still is challenging for me because I cannot see myself going to Church if I cannot receive and give what I need at the time being. Sometime I am more contemplative and can be "satisfied" only with prayers and readings and sometimes I need action, social justice and social events. <BR/>It is a tough call but I would think that on the long run, if you don't go where you can meet the needs of your family Faith, the loss will be bigger. So listen to your heart.Juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978521738473459322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-42912622009476372002007-08-26T15:52:00.000-04:002007-08-26T15:52:00.000-04:00Look at it as though God has opened a new door for...Look at it as though God <BR/>has opened a new door for<BR/>you and your family. "It is up to you to enter"Roy and Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17723042870965260728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-5734144771290528702007-08-26T15:13:00.000-04:002007-08-26T15:13:00.000-04:00I hope this is the church for your family! Best wi...I hope this is the church for your family! Best wishes! <BR/><BR/>MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13786155586401067362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-70713898984237948152007-08-26T13:46:00.000-04:002007-08-26T13:46:00.000-04:00Okay, Ditto x 8. Mr Brian snuck a comment in whil...Okay, Ditto x 8. Mr Brian snuck a comment in while I was writing mine.k1https://www.blogger.com/profile/12702140651334372462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-16497073239550915132007-08-26T13:44:00.000-04:002007-08-26T13:44:00.000-04:00Ditto x 7. "The Church" is the family of believer...Ditto x 7. "The Church" is the family of believers, and is found where ever believers are. It isn't a specific building or congregation. <BR/><BR/>You may miss the friends you made in the congregation, but it sounds like there were some human politics going on that were, in effect, poisioning the congregation and threatening the spiritual health of that portion of "The Church". <BR/><BR/>Follow God's leading and you'll be at peace with your decision. You can still maintain your friendships with the old congregation, and make more at the new.k1https://www.blogger.com/profile/12702140651334372462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-45139703042569121262007-08-26T13:41:00.000-04:002007-08-26T13:41:00.000-04:00Being one who has changed churches in the past I c...Being one who has changed churches in the past I can understand your feling.<BR/>It did not take me long to feel that the change was a very good thing and I was not missing my old church.<BR/> I've become much more involved in the church I now attend,I've grown in ways I would never have imagined, and built some wonderful relationships with others.<BR/> I remember my pastor saying to me.I had to first heal over the hurt I had from my old church before he would alow me to become a member.<BR/> Words will never be ablre to tell of the great outpouring of support I recieved from my present church when I was so in need.<BR/> Follow your heart and do what God leads you to.He knows what you need now.Good Luck.Mr.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790098447715587043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-84254729257092710942007-08-26T13:19:00.000-04:002007-08-26T13:19:00.000-04:00You have to meet yours and your family spiritual n...You have to meet yours and your family spiritual needs. If this church does that, then go with a clear conscious. <BR/><BR/>Keep smilin!4Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497882301211681198noreply@blogger.com