So I keep thinking about this lady that stole from me. Have talked with Carmen and Brent about it. Do we give her another chance? What does the Bible say about forgiveness - 70 times 70 - but does forgiving mean you allow someone back into your home that you don't trust? Last week in Bible Study, we talked about what Jesus said about turning the other cheek - about doing to others as you want them to do to you - how does that speak to this situation. How would I want to be treated if I were the thief?
One seminar I went to said that forgiving means you give up the right to retaliation - I don't feel I've retaliated, haven't demanded the money back, haven't demanded that she be arrested for theft, haven't withdrawn fellowship - does forgiving mean that we go on as if nothing has happened?
We decided to wait and see how she is at church on Sunday - is she there? Does she approach and ask for forgiveness? Does she seek out our pastor for counseling and help? I don't know the right thing to do - my heart is still heavy. Oh Lord, give us wisdom to do the right thing.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
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Supporting the Ministry of Troyeville Baptist and the Touch Life Centre
Many of you have asked about how you can support the ministries here in Troyeville. We love your prayer support and we know that God is answering in wonderful ways!
If you'd like to support the ministries financially, here are some of the current needs:
Sponsor a Child at Touth Life Centre: Tuition for our preschool is R300 (~ $40), but most families can only afford to pay about R 50 - the rest is provided by donations. If you sponsor a child, you will enable us to continue this ministry to the community - we'll send pictures of your child and have
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All finanical contributions should go through the Virginia Baptist Mission Board (VBMB) in Richmond, VA. You can get donations to us by sending them to the VBMB office at
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Blessings!!!
If you'd like to support the ministries financially, here are some of the current needs:
Sponsor a Child at Touth Life Centre: Tuition for our preschool is R300 (~ $40), but most families can only afford to pay about R 50 - the rest is provided by donations. If you sponsor a child, you will enable us to continue this ministry to the community - we'll send pictures of your child and have
him or her write to you. The sponsorship would last for 3 - 4 years depending on how long the child attends our school.
All finanical contributions should go through the Virginia Baptist Mission Board (VBMB) in Richmond, VA. You can get donations to us by sending them to the VBMB office at
VBMB
Glocal Missions and Evangelism Team
Attn: Jeannette Hildebrand
2828 Emerywood Pkwy
Richmond, VA 23294-3718
Please Indicate that your donation is for The Ministries of Troyeville Baptist Church in Johannesburg, South Africa. If you'd like for your donation to go to a specific need above, please indicate that also.
Let us know your name and address so that we can thank you and send pictures of what your contributions helped support.
If you have any questions about donating, contact Terry Raines or Nichole Bulls at the VBMB office - 804-915-5000 or 800 ALL BGAV
Blessings!!!
1 comments:
I feel that you are absolutely right to feel uncomfortable by the entire situation. Forgiveness is one thing, putting yourself further at risk is another. That's my take Interesting question though
-Alex Livingston
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