5/28/2023 0 Comments Wow those who remain![]() ![]() Whether you are staying in the South Carolina Conference of the UMC because disaffiliation is costly, or because the Conference has promised that you will be welcomed, or because you feel trapped by a Machiavellian bishop who will not allow any Traditionalist church to leave for any reason at any price, then you have special obligations and opportunities to preserve your faith community with integrity. If you intend to do neither, then be quiet. If you are not going to fix the problem then walk away, if you are not going to walk away, then fix it. Yes, God will one day redeem a remnant, but you will be held accountable for the care of the church in your lifetime. You were supposed to pass along that which you received and not wait for some future generation to recover what you have lost. If you are trusting God to send someone who will some day rescue the church, then know that it is you he has sent to be responsible for the church in your lifetime. If you are waiting for an angel to appear with gold tablets inscribed with the deed to your property, it’s not going to happen. If you are waiting for someone else to do the work, it will not get done. The way for those of you who remain behind is not any easier. God does not normally take us from captivity to the promised land in a whirlwind. What follows are the best recommendations I can devise for those who choose to remain in captivity in Egypt. One does not need to borrow Bishop Olivetto’s tarot-like spirit cards to know that nothing good will come of it. Perhaps some part of it will inspire someone to produce better words.Īs I write this a task force is preparing to meet in a very few days to discuss amicable separation. If you find it to extreme for your liking, then set it aside. ![]() It is advice based on how I understand the faith, how I have struggled to express it with my life, and how I understand the processes that move the South Carolina Conference. Yet, I have compassion for those South Carolina United Methodists who feel trapped by an unfaithful power structure. I had my own exit strategy that did not require conference approval. Staying away from home is an effort for all of us, so we are trying to enjoy the time as best we can," Rins continued.I am not a United Methodist. “We are using this time for some team building activities, which is something we enjoy that we try to do once or twice a year, and now we have the perfect chance. With paddock members only allowed out of their hotel to go to the Losail circuit, activities such as karting, cycling, and minibikes have been arranged. First of all, this means that we’re safer, and we can also be calmer thinking about the upcoming races.” Rins added: “Finally we decided to stay here because this way we can create a full bubble where the Suzuki Team are all together, with no exceptions. And besides, we are lucky because we are staying in a very nice hotel and being treated very well.” "I would not feel at ease being at home with my friends and family knowing that my crew and the whole team is in Qatar with limitations and sacrifice. "I want to protect myself and my loved ones, but also my team who is making efforts to start the season in the best way. “I decided to remain in Qatar as an act of responsibility, in regard to the risk of infection while travelling, for both ourselves and others," Mir said. Brad Binder: Traction, braking, tighter lines, sleepless nights… ![]()
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