The Next Chapter
My pastor decided to resign this morning. Instead of forcing anyone to vote yes or no against the ministry, he resigned. Those of us in support of his ministry left the Greenville United Pentecostal Church and are starting a new work, Grace Apostolic Fellowship.
Our first service this morning was held at a local funeral home. After all the jokes about raising the dead, etc, we ended up having a great service with 97 people in attendance. We are believing God for a permanent home in the next 30 days.
I am sad to leave UPC. That church was a haven to me during a hard time in my life. I wouldn't be the person I am today without many of the people there. Numerous people invested in me, and I am grateful. I will never forget the love, friendships, and lessons I learned while a member there. I will not belittle my past with bitterness and act as if it means nothing to me. There will always be fond memories. My leadership began at that church, and I do not take it for granted.
There are many friends that still attend that church, and I will continue to be their friends. A difference in opinions doesn't destroy friendships. The majority of the people there have not done anything wrong towards me or my pastor, and even those that have, I have forgiven. I also ask for forgiveness because I would be lying if I felt that I was blameless.
I am ready to move on spiritually to whatever God may have in store for me. Thank you dear readers for bearing this burden with me. Thank you to all that have commented and prayed. This is the beginning of a new chapter in my life; join me if you will...
Our first service this morning was held at a local funeral home. After all the jokes about raising the dead, etc, we ended up having a great service with 97 people in attendance. We are believing God for a permanent home in the next 30 days.
I am sad to leave UPC. That church was a haven to me during a hard time in my life. I wouldn't be the person I am today without many of the people there. Numerous people invested in me, and I am grateful. I will never forget the love, friendships, and lessons I learned while a member there. I will not belittle my past with bitterness and act as if it means nothing to me. There will always be fond memories. My leadership began at that church, and I do not take it for granted.
There are many friends that still attend that church, and I will continue to be their friends. A difference in opinions doesn't destroy friendships. The majority of the people there have not done anything wrong towards me or my pastor, and even those that have, I have forgiven. I also ask for forgiveness because I would be lying if I felt that I was blameless.
I am ready to move on spiritually to whatever God may have in store for me. Thank you dear readers for bearing this burden with me. Thank you to all that have commented and prayed. This is the beginning of a new chapter in my life; join me if you will...
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May we all be joined again in Heaven! God Bless!
Love,
Ana Cantu
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