Sunday, March 17, 2002 was an awesome day!<p>When I think of this Sunday last year, I remember hearing horrible things...I think it was the Thursday of the same week, we were to be transferred out of our parish (I had confessed my A to authorities and H) to a very inappropriate setting (definitely a punishment setup). I was forbidden to confess to our congregation; instead this Sunday last year, our area leader stood in what was once our pulpit and told the congregation what a failure I was to the denomination (NOT to God or H, mind you!) He told them they didn't need to know the nature of my wrongdoing but what a rotten person I was..this was just after he delivered a beautiful sermon on forgiveness. Then (now this is my version and some claim it was not intended this way but I think it's what really happened) he enabled some leaders (who were always against us causing trouble and delighted at my fall from grace) to betray my H and set things up so it appeared both of us had imbezzled. [img]images/icons/frown.gif" border="0[/img] (For Pete's sake, who would steal from that church? One would "benefit" far more by robbing the bank!!)<p>Doesn't matter. It was H's first Sunday at the church we currently attend.<p>Today at our "new" church, H was welcomed as an associate lay pastor full time. God is doing incredible miracles in our church (and our city!) and has opened finances/circumstances that H can be paid..however, it wasn't going to be quite enough. A very godly man in the church offered H a p/t job (2 days a week) and this is the coolest part! It is repairing electronic stuff...his hobby and passion!! Isn't God so good!!<p>So one year ago today, I was slamming myself and being slammed and gossiped about. H was having a nervous breakdown and 15 was suicidal. 12 was just sad. ]<p>Today, the congregation hugged and kissed us, affirmed our spiritual gifts, welcomed us, and worship was totally amazing (we didn't lead worship--just got blessed!) H's b'day was yesterday. When I told Pastor I realized it was one year ago today, he and 15 joined 12 and I (we came 3 weeks earlier since I was kicked out of the church and thought the denomination at that time), Pastor said HA! It's like a double birthday.<p>Without revealing the details, I testified that this wkd last year terrible words of rejection were spoken over our family but all praise and glory to Jesus for the incredible healing work He has done in our family in twelve months.<p>I just love HIM so much! I thank Him for giving me a godly husband who could forgive me and believed in me enough to help me forgive myself and grow beyond my mistakes. Now God is using me to minister to women who are hurting with self-esteem issues and He has renewed my creativity (in some rather unique ways--I just received a very unusual spiritual gift I have never heard of before--very cool! Thank You, Lord!)<p>Praising my Saviour tonight!! [img]images/icons/grin.gif" border="0[/img]

FS,<p>It is so good to hear the good news, thanks for posting it. One day, I believe, my 2BXWW will be posting similar posts. I am so happy for you and your H, it is an awesome thing to find a good church and to walk in the blessings of God.<p>Praises to Jesus!<p>And continued blessings to you,
knight

FS,<p>Wow....this is some testimony!!!!<p>I remember what? Almost 10 months ago, when I first got here, I read your "stuff" and felt soooo sad for what you had gone through with your church. Been there........(altho not over A)<p>Now, look what God has done?!?! It really IS incredible, isn't it? HE IS SO GOOD!!!!<p>Praise our Precious Saviour!!!!!!! \o/<p>\o/ <---- This is me PRAISING THE LORD!!!

Lupolady, so great to hear from you. HUGS!!<p>You have been such a blessing and help to me over the months you have been here. <p>Interesting turn of events today. I may be losing my job or maybe it will no longer be temporary. I am totally at peace about it. It's funny since a big part of me really wants to pursue my lifelong dream of becoming a famous (well at least paid occasionally!!) author and a big piece of my heart wants to minister alongside H (but not have the entire role of pastor on myself this time)...if the lady I'm filling in for is agreeable (which she wasn't last fall), we might job-share.<p>The Lord keeps life interesting, that's for sure!<p>How are you, Lupo? More hugs to you!! And may God answer the cry of your heart.