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Post by 7schmicks on Apr 6, 2008 21:04:17 GMT -5
Hello all! My husband joined this forum a couple of years ago, but he doesn't really like computers, so he did little other than read a few posts. I have recently decided to join as we are in need of some encouragement. I am sure that many of you who follow God's command in covering with the head veil and modest clothing know how lonely it can make us feel at times! We have been married for 25 years and have 5 children, ages 6 - 18. I grew up in a GARBC church and my family was active in it. When my husband and I married, we, like most couples at that time decided we should wait a few years to start our family. Our "couple of years" ended up being about 7. Sometime after our second son was born, we began to be challenged in our thinking after several trips to Lancaster PA area. We saw books like one called "Why Do They Dress That Way?" My husband began studying the head covering and began to be convinced of its importance. I decided to study it as well and was soon convicted. Thus began an exciting and sometimes difficult journey! I began by wearing hats to church, then a year or two later went to an eyelet scarf for everyday, followed by a simpler, more veil-like covering. Next, came convictions about my clothing and jewelry, so away went the ornaments and pants. We also pretty much quit watching TV, though we still make video watching a family activity. We were also convicted about birth control and gave control over our family size to the Lord, as well decided to homeschool the ones He gave us. In the meanwhile, we left the church where we were members because the pastor remarried a man who had divorced while being a "member in good standing." After a sojourn at another, we went back to the church where I grew up, and where we were married, only to be discouraged by this supposedly conservative church's worldliness. My husband had a hard time having to look at the pastor's wife's ankle and toe jewelry! We began having church at home after that. Our neighbor, two houses down who had started to homeschool for financial reasons, also began to cover and they met with us for a couple of years, but then they left for another home churching group. This is a very long narrative now, so let me finish by saying that since we have temporarily moved in with my husband's mother due to her difficulties being alone after his Dad's death, we don't feel she would be comfortable with our home church. We have been trying to attend some of the local churches, but we feel quite alone. The are no churches that we know of in our area that obedient in these things, but God is good, and we look forward to getting to know you. Whew! Brenda
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Post by valligary on Apr 6, 2008 21:29:25 GMT -5
Hello, I will be praying that God will open a path of peace to you and your family. Being alone is one of the ways I've found that God can best get my attention. Maybe He has that in mind for you as well. Accepting whatever place He puts us is very hard indeed. Becoming patient is extremely hard. But I can testify to God's sufficient grace through whatever doors He has led you into. May His peace come to you. May you be content with this time until you understand His perfect will. And may you not run ahead of His direction. Love, Valli
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Post by valligary on Apr 6, 2008 21:35:20 GMT -5
Hello, I will be praying that God will open a path of peace to you and your family. Being alone is one of the ways I've found that God can best get my attention. Maybe He has that in mind for you as well. Accepting whatever place He puts us is very hard indeed. Becoming patient is extremely hard. But I can testify to God's sufficient grace through whatever doors He has led you into. May His peace come to you. May you be content with this time until you understand His perfect will. And may you not run ahead of His direction. Love, Valli
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Post by Tammy on Apr 7, 2008 0:42:46 GMT -5
Welcome to the board, Brenda! It's not so bad being "alone", and being different. Praise the Lord that you and your hubby are in this together! I hope you are able to find a church that at least holds to the basic, fundamental doctrines of the Bible. You'll enjoy some good preaching, and find a place to serve the Lord in the body of Christ. Keep smiling, and be a LIGHT Blessings, Sis Tammy
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Post by allglorytogod on Apr 7, 2008 17:13:51 GMT -5
Welcome Brenda
Good to have you here
sister
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Post by Andrea on Apr 9, 2008 11:22:37 GMT -5
Welcome to the board!! Nice to have you here.
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Post by kscarle on Apr 9, 2008 22:40:35 GMT -5
Your not alone, and your probably not the only one that feels alone. There was definitely a time when I was totally against home churching, but my opinions have changed. I do hope you find a church. I also think its good that your taking care of your elders.
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Post by SisterNancy on Apr 20, 2008 18:48:35 GMT -5
Welcome, I know the feeling of feeling alone and wanting like minded fellowship. I believe that is why God made us social people. You will find a lot of fellowship here though. It is great that you homeschool. I do too. well my baby is graduating and heading off to college in august. I have finally found a church where there are some others who wear a covering. it's a church denomination where traditionally the covering was worn. now however the pastor's family, my family and one other New family are the only ones wearing the covering. As you wait for God to lead you to a church where others are wearing the covering I guess it would be nice to find one that will be accepting of you wearing the covering! Also, did you ask your mother in law if she would mind if your family had homechurch?
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