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  1. Lovedtodeath
    I also don't want to be misleading the Methodist Church does not separate law and gospel like the Lutheran Church. I have also heard sermons from the Reformed Church that have really stirred up my spirit. I will likely just see what I have in my area and check them out in person, starting with the one I seem to be longing for.
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    Thank you. I just feel that no one should mess with the words of God. If He says "this is my body" then that is what everyone else should say. Understand it differently, I won't argue, but do not teach something that He did not.
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    That is also a confusing thing for me. I am allergic to alcohol.
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    I picked up a book at the library called United Methodist Beliefs. This is just from memory, so if I get a word wrong don't sue me. They are a branch of the Anglican Church, the writings they go by were written by Anglican Bishops, who were still Anglican Bishops at their deaths. I got the impression from the book (which quotes from the book used to teach Bishops) official doctrine on communion was the same as the Lutheran Church. I will try to find it.
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    so nice of you not to say "I told you so". ;) (just realized that I might need to clarify... I mean that sincerely. Thank you for your patience.
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    No worries. Giving the specific denomination was helpful. I still know nothing other than that I am not in the right church for me at this time. Who knows where God will have me next, or next after next?:) It is such a relief to know that He is with me no matter how many church changes I go through. I just want more of Him.
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    Yes, I would just like to be nourished and uplifted. I will refer back to this thread and pray for all of us that are sorting it out. I think I need patience more than anything. ;)
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    I do have some questions of things I thought the church didn't take a stand on (let the paradox stand was the official position I was happy with) and it seems like they really do. I also had some questions about how women get along in the church, as that was a big deterrent for us to continue in the church we were trying to attend.
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    But some churches really don't teach it that way/ carry things out that way.
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    Yes, it isn't that the other church is wrong. It just isn't feeding me. I want more, I want the real food and the real drink. I already wrote Carol in CA. I remembered her all this time as the one to ask. ;)
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    lol, yeah. Thank you sister.
  12. Lovedtodeath
    Wow, thank you so much everyone for all of your support!
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    exactly. We aren't growing where we are, my husband never goes anymore... I am thinking he will be happier in the long run.
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    Actually, it is quite frustrating. I could stay home and read the Bible alone or listen to a sermon and feel closer to God that way than going to church, so I went through a time really rebelling against church altogether because going to church didn't make any difference. And all along I have longed to visit this church near my house and I started to realize why. My husband hates the idea, but he isn't happy at the church we started at either, so here I go, ready to make a difference again.
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    Well, the idea that going to church or getting baptized is something that I do for God is all backwards. Jesus provided the sacraments and the church for us. I can't explain it really... The sacraments are a mystery to us to a degree... we can't fully explain, just as we can't fully explain the nature of God... but I made sure I read all of the scriptures on baptism before hand... and I have read the scriptures about the Lord's supper, and teaching these things as merely a symbol or an act of obedience is just not quite the understanding that a full range of scripture gives.
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    LOL, go back I added more to the post.
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    you forgot United Methodist. :D It is between two at the moment. It started with Lutheran then I went to investigate more at the library and ended up reading about United Methodist the whole time. I was really trying to not give specifics, because I think that different people are drawn by God to different churches. I haven't visited them yet. I am afraid that being there is going to be a let down compared to the sermons I listen to and books I have read. But I keep getting the feeling of God's presence when I think of a specific church.
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    For me, being a Christian is not about trying to follow the rules in the Bible. Being a Christian is knowing that I can't. I mean, have you seen what the Bible says? LAW: "The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God." Galatians 5:19-21 My sins are on that list! Oh woe is me! This is impossible! But Jesus! "She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." Matthew 1:21 "and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.†Isaiah 53:6 And this is the problem when we don't separate law and gospel: "You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace." Galatians 5:4 "Oh, foolish Galatians! Who has cast an evil spell on you? For the meaning of Jesus Christ’s death was made as clear to you as if you had seen a picture of his death on the cross. Let me ask you this one question: Did you receive the Holy Spirit by obeying the law of Moses? Of course not! You received the Spirit because you believed the message you heard about Christ. How foolish can you be? After starting your Christian lives in the Spirit, why are you now trying to become perfect by your own human effort? Have you experienceda so much for nothing? Surely it was not in vain, was it?" Galatians 3:1-4 Being a Christian is relying on this good news about Jesus.
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    I have a family reunion to go to today, so I won't be able to go into much detail. Stupid timing of me I know.
  20. Lovedtodeath
    Thank you Mommaduck. Teaching is not the same as worship. Also, worship is misunderstood. I think that is it. Exactly. The purpose of the law must be understood. The law does not empower us, strengthen us, put wind in our sails. Trying to observe the law does not save us or give us a relationship with God. The gospel must be preached.
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    The main thing for me is that the law and the gospel be properly separated in preaching and teaching, and that the sacraments are provided. I have been reading and listening to another denomination and the Spirit within me says YES!
  22. Lovedtodeath
    My current church is not "enough". I am being called to a more historical sacramental church. I am not going to argue with God. that is all.
  23. Lovedtodeath
    Please do get a second opinion... don't just wait and see. :grouphug:
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    Oh take care of Lynne Lord. :grouphug:
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    I have used a couple of books as parts of curriclum. Around the World Art and Activities, which is mostly 3D projects and Sing Play Create which includes drawing. You might also check out http://www.amazon.com/How-Teach-Art-Children-Grades/dp/1557998116
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