One always expects trouble when good things start happening around the church. Several years ago we were just a hand full but lately we have started growing and so much so that we needed more space. The fellowship our church belongs too has been growing too. When our church joined there were twelve of us and now there are over twenty churches. I suppose growing pains are inevitable so there will be a meeting this month to discuss the future direction of the fellowship.
One pastor who has led his church from meeting in an old house to a regular church building was accused of something unspeakable by a young girl. When asked to show proof of her claims she had to admit her claims were false. She had a crush on the young preacher and was upset he paid her no attention.
We knew that trouble would be brewing once we started an expansion program and it was, for sure. We had one lady, a long time member and a faithful one at that, left and then health problems started affecting our membership. A few years ago when we started our nine pm prayer program everyone in the church got sick and one member died. It seems that problems have started popping up all over the church. Car troubles, unexplained flat tires, mechanical failures, physical illnesses, financial problems, and now it seems the flesh has reared its ugly head.
Remember when you were young and you meet this person you liked and wanted to go out with them but wouldn't unless they got a date for your best friend or they wouldn't go out with you unless you gat a date for their best friend? Well, that is sort of the case in this situation. We met a family that is a perfect fit for the church but in order to get them we also had to take the wife's brother. You know those relationships never work out. Neither is this one.
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