Post by someguy on Aug 12, 2011 22:11:14 GMT -5
Emy, I have a question. You state AMEN to scholar gals statement to which I agree but I can't help but wonder how you are about building bridges.
I for one would like to know how you go about trying to build bridges with those who have left and I still don't know if you believe if meetings are the only way. What I am asking is do you feel you could attend another church ie never attend meeting again today and your salvation is safe with Christ? Secondly, how do you personally go about building bridges with those of us who no longer attend?
What I am asking is do you feel you could attend another church ie never attend meeting again today and your salvation is safe with Christ?
No, because God has not led me there.
Yknot has answered some about how I build bridges. I do much more on a face-to-face (sometimes online ) basis than a open forum basis. I also welcome people I know personally who no longer have fellowship with us to my home, if there is occasion to do so. I encourage anyone who would be interested who hasn't been to meeting for awhile to join me in going to meeting. If they attend a church I will go with them, but (I think I have said this before) not at the expense of missing a convenient meeting. I keep in touch with more distant relatives who are not part of this fellowship. (Well, I'm not the greatest at keeping in touch with ANYONE, but I try!)
OK?
Sorry I never answered back before. OK, thanks for answering.
I was curious as you said you were someone who supported "building bridges" and I appreciate your approach. I probably wouldn't take you up on a meeting, but I may take you up on dinner if I am ever your way.