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Post by Admin on Feb 19, 2024 15:31:50 GMT -5
Scott Rauscher letter to Montana & Wyoming Staff and Friends (surely his resignation letter!?)
February 14, 2024
Dear Montana & Wyoming Staff and Friends
I must get a letter to you all because I know you have been hearing about me and my use of the Facebook platform.
You need to know that my FB account was not hacked. But that I opened messages that came to my account that were of a pornographic nature (sometimes referred to as soft Porn). I do not know who they came from or why they showed up on my account but “I did open and followed them at times.”
The Bozeman sisters encouraged me to go to the police in order to obtain some proof that I had been hacked. I did not go to the police knowing that this was my own fault.
I am terribly sorry for the distress and broken trust that this has caused each of you as well as many others.. I do apologize for this and hope I can make any amends possible.
I have had visits with some on our staff about this and also with some of the older brothers in western US. I am reconciled to whatever the future holds for me knowing it is now in the hands of our Father in Heaven and also in the hands of others.
Humbly & Respectfully yours
Scott
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Post by Admin on Feb 19, 2024 16:23:11 GMT -5
Rauscher's letter to Great Falls, Shelby & Fort Benton Friends, February 16, 2024
From: Scott Rauscher <scottrauscher554@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, February 16, 2024 7:50:30 AM To: Scott Rauscher <scottrauscher554@gmail.com> Subject: APOLOGY
Dear Friends (Great Falls, Shelby, Fort Benton)
I’m sorry that I wasn’t able to share this letter with you yesterday. I’m sure that most of you have already ready or heard about my letter that I sent out to the MT/WY Staff & Friends.
After some visiting and wise counseling from Elders we feel that it would be better for us to put the Sunday Gospel Meetings on hold.
We are very sorry to add to all of the stressful time we are going through. John & I will remain here in the area and continue to be available for visits.
We love & respect each of you in your God given Faith.
Please accept my humble & sincere apologies
Scott R.
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Post by snow on Feb 21, 2024 17:08:05 GMT -5
Good to hear he has now stepped down as overseer and worker and is getting professional counselling. I think it's pretty hard to believe that he can protect a known CSA abuser and even pay his rent and not get told to step down, but he looks at some porn that is what motivates them to have him step down? It's all just so unreal and hard to believe where their priorities are. However, now with the FBI looking into it and it's gone public they might have got him to step down so the 'overseers' don't get a bad name. He's a liability now.
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Post by mod5 on Feb 21, 2024 23:56:40 GMT -5
February 21, 2024 To the Montana & Wyoming Staff and Friends
Dear Ones to me,
You have all become very special to me over the last 29 years and especially in these last few days. Your love & fellowship in Christ Jesus our Lord has been greatly appreciated. I have made the decision to step away from my responsibilities as an overseer and my active part in our Lord's Ministry here in Montana & Wyoming. I'm aware that I need some time to focus diligently upon some things that have hindered me in my labors and feel it is necessary for me to seek some professional help, and have already begun the process.
I am deeply sorry that my situation has added more stress and suffering to you all at this time. My heart's prayer for each and every one of you is that you will continue to trust in the True and Living God and allow Him to show His care and keep you through these difficult days. I know there are going to be many questions yet arising in your minds & hearts.
Although there are many unknowns we pray and trust things will unfold for each of us in God's perfect wisdom and grace. Psalm 40 has been good for me the last while: "I waited patiently for the Lord..." We are assured God is looking over the needs here in Montana & Wyoming.
Humbly & sincerely Your bro - Scott R.
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