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HELLO MY HUSBAND HAS BEEN CALLED FAT BY SEVERAL BAPTIST CHURCH MEMBERS AND ITS MAKING US NOT EVEN WANT TO GO TO CHURCH. I AM AFFRAID WE WILL GET AWAY FROM GOD AND OUR CHURCH IF THIS KEEPS UP!! WE LOVE THIS CHURCH AND ARE EXTREMELY INVOLVED IN IT. I JUST DONT UNDERSTAND GODLY PEOPLE BEING SO MEAN! WHAT ARE WE TO DO? PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLESS YOU!!!
THANK YOU,
KRYSTAL

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Hi Kystal,

Whata terrible think to have to endure, are we all perfect, I do not think so, but remember God does not see your husband as any differant from them, only in that they are not acting as christians should and God will know that and He will deal with it.

Have you taken this issue to the church leadership, if so what have they said, if not please take it to them, it is their place to deal with it. If it were my church they would be asked to leave.

Please do not leave your church and do not leave God, He will know what is going on. Some people are mean and nasty thus the world is in such a state as it is, but you are not.

As hard is it may be rise above this and pray for these people, that they see the error of their ways and will repent. They are bullies and bullies are usually very sad and lonely people.

I would see leaving church to be the wrong thing, as it will be you and your dear husband losing out on the worship and on the Word. If these people were the christians they think they are, they would not act this way.

Also, pray to God for guidance in this and remember God sees and God knows all, with the help of God you and your husband will get through this.

Blessings

Clive

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I can answer most questions on the subject of the Baptist/Christian faith. I am an active member of a Baptist Church Fellowship. I study the Bible and the Scriptures every day and have no problem talking to people about this. I am more than happy to answer the Lord's calling and help and support all people that are in need. I believe that is now my role in life.

Experience

Some times people go the wrong way in life because they have been let down by those that are close to them. It is all about trust, compassion and support. I carry out a lot of outreach work, so I know how important these things are to be able to reach people. I have worked with drug addicts and the homeless, as well as young people who have lost their way in life or are in prison.

Organizations
Baptist Fellowship.

Publications
My articles and letters have appeared many times in the local paper.

Education/Credentials
I am am a Deacon and secretary of my church, and also spend lots of time now also ministering to people in old folks homes as well as other outreach work.

Awards and Honors
I have won a National award for working with and supporting sick people.

Past/Present Clients
I do not call them clients, they are people in need of the love of God and of people. I have mentored many young people, including those that are in our local prison, to hopefully live an honest and Christian life.

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