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Linny:
Roy, I simply tell people that God has called us to "home church" right now and that we have learned SO MUCH by doing so. No one ever asks me anything after that. ;D  When someone says "God told me to..." people don't want to step on any toes. :D

And what Noeleena said is so right about us women needing reassurance. I'd tell your precious wife that this season, though difficult, will bring you guys closer than ever and your marriage will never be the same. It will make your lives together more cemented and that you are always there for her.

Blessings to you both, Lin

smeacham:
Dear Heavenly Father,

I thank You for giving Roy the faith to take this big step.  I can only imagine, but You know, how difficult this was and is for him and his family.  I have also felt the sting of disfellowship.  Please sustain them through the anger and hurt that may come, and keep them from self-righteousness, too.  Bless You Father, for making them different than those they left behind.

Lord, the way You've blessed my life is more than I deserve and You've always been sufficient for me.  Please fill them up the same way you did my wife and I when we left the Christian religion at last.  You care more than even I do, so I leave them confidently in Your hands.

And, keep us in Your light until Your Kingdom comes, I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen.

smeacham:

--- Quote from: Roy Coates on July 13, 2009, 10:34:28 PM ---Thanks Gmik. I am  holding steady thanks to God. I still teach a little every day, most is welcomed. It is that question she is dreading exactly. I told her she could say that she is going to the church of the living God. Being pretty smart she asked and who should I say the pastor is? I was at a loss for words. I am grateful for what I have in her and I have know doubt others have it a lot worse. It is not bad but great! I think dinner will be wonderful. Let me see if she is willing.

--- End quote ---

Why not say the pastor is L. Ray Smith?  I mean, honestly?

Roy Coates:
Words of wisdom, empathy, prayer and honesty. What can I say, thank you all. Lots of great advice that I will use. Things are all ready taking shape. I started "tid bit teaching" to my wife via text messages while we are separated during the day. I have ordered her her on copy the CLNT. I am working on some audio for her to listen to on her I Pod too. I continue to show God to my family in every thing around us and in us to the best of my ability as the Spirit directs and allows. God speed to you and yours

9440geoff:
The leaders and the pastor of my former church have dis-fellowshiped me.

Roy, I wanted to reply yesterday to offer prayers and words of comfort, but couldn't find the right words, probably because I felt the empathy with you and yours, knowing that God is going to use all the emotions and trials that you are going through at this time for your growth and His glory.

The word that stuck in my 'throat' as I read your post was "dis-fellowshipped', because I cannot see how this could be Scriptural. A word search of esword brought up the following verses:

Phm 1:6 so that the fellowship of your faith may become operative in the realization of every good thing which is in us for Christ Jesus.

1Jn 1:3 That which we have seen and heard we are reporting to you also, that you too may be having fellowship with us, and yet this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ."

1Jn 1:6 If we should be saying that we are having fellowship with Him and should be walking in darkness, we are lying and are not doing the truth."
1Jn 1:7 Yet if we should be walking in the light as He is in the light, we are having fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, is cleansing us from every sin."

From these verses I believe that we cannot have true fellowship with people who are walking in darkness, and so we cannot be 'dis-fellowshipped' from them.

Mat 18:20 For where two or three are, gathered in My name, there am I in the midst of them."

Geoff

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