Very true. If it were for just things I didn't care for, people to me who
are Brother and Sister Sandpaper, you know, the ones who rub you a little
the wrong way? If it were just such things, I'd left a while back. It is
more some doctrinal differences I have, which aren't necessary to
salvation but to true worship and living as I believe a Christian ought,
it does make a difference. As well as potentially "seeker friendly" to a
point of compromise or worse, not letting the flock know where the church
stands on issues in general messages and etc. It is for those reasons I'm
still praying about continuation there. There are some really good folks
there who are dedicated to the hilt. I'm in no hurry at this point and
just seeking God's direction. But for music? Like I say, I'm meant to be
done as of May 22, but they are very limited on those who are willing to
lead and play guitar as we've lost two guitarists over the past couple
years, and another one just came on but will be gone for the summer. That
leaves me and another guy who hasn't played all that long. I know I am not
"irreplaceable" to God, and yet I don't wish to leave the church in a
hardship if they need folks. But then the hardest position to fill is the
one who will not leave it.
Brad
on 07:05 AM 4/7/2005, JULIE MELTON said:
Praying for your decisions about church as well. It's never easy, as no
church is perfect, and neither are we.
JulieMelton
visit me at
www.heart-and-music.com
Keep smiling!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brad D" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 9:47 PM
Subject: Julie update
> Julie,
>
> Ah, I thought I wasn't off my nut, well I still may be for reasons
other
> than memory, but I thought I remembered you moved into a different job.
I
> remember it being a long time prayer need. Sounds much more rewarding
and
> interactive. I pray you find a church that shares your aspirations in
> ministry and direction. I'm still seeking what I ought do. I'll be
> stepping back from music ministry in 5 or so weeks, and I'm not very
> pleased that there really isn't anyone to fill in. In fact due to
summer,
> we are losing another guitar player leaving only one and short singers
and
> people to lead. I'm not feeling too good about it. I originally planned
on
> leaving this church in search of another more in line with our basic
> doctrine beliefs, but God has toned me down a bit on that, at least for
> now. Hope your music ministry is strengthening and growing.
>
> brad
>
>
> on 08:52 PM 4/6/2005, JULIE MELTON said:
> Hi, Brad.
>
> Yes, I'm on a new Adolescent Resource Team at work, where I divert
cases
> to
> other agencies and discover and provide referrals to lots of community
> resources. I also get more contact with the actual kids and
families. In
> addition, I am working toward my social work license. Part of this is
a
> peer supervision group. I also have the privilege right now of
> cofacilitating a group of adolescent girls who have been sexual abused.
>
> As for church, I decided to resign because the church was going in a
> different direction than I felt the Lord leading me. They also didn't
> seem
> as willing as I to begin any kind of ministry to singles. There are
many
> singles in my area but precious few in my church. I'm currently
looking
> for
> another church.
>
> JulieMelton
> visit me at
> www.heart-and-music.com
> Keep smiling!
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brad D" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 8:41 PM
> Subject: Re: Prayers going up for all of you!
>
>
> > Julie,
> >
> > Let's see. A relatively new home owner in the past year or so, to my
> > knowledge also seeking your place in the music department of your
> church
> > of late unless you now have better direction than last posted,
attended
> a
> > music workshop in Calif within the past year and also seeking prayer
> for
> > your music ministry, and if I remember right, geez I hope so, I
believe
> > you have changed positions at work or will be??? sorry about that
lack
> of
> > recall on that one. Where are you with work now?
> >
> > You are definitely an unforgettable member of E church. I don't
always
> > post replies but have you all in mind as God puts them there and as
I
> > recall the needs posted and replied to.
> >
> > Brad
> >
> >
> > on 07:40 PM 4/5/2005, JULIE MELTON said:
> > How come everyone forgets me? I mean, this isn't the first time
> either.
> > Every time I ask for prayer I get a couple replies, but when someone
> says
> > they are praying for everyone, they never mention me. Am I really
that
> > forgetable?
> >
> > JulieMelton
> > visit me at
> > www.heart-and-music.com
> > Keep smiling!
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Rhonda" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2005 6:01 PM
> > Subject: Re: Prayers going up for all of you!
> >
> >
> > > Hi there Vicki hope you are doing well,
> > > praying for all of you too Amy, colds are no fun, just drink
lots,
> and
> > > rest
> > > lots!
> > > Brad, glad to hear you are feeling better,
> > > everyone take care,
> > > Rhonda
> > >
> >
>
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