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Kafernene
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Posted:10/31/2008 7:36 AM |
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I am new to BRCC, and finally feel at home. I guess I should give some background information, first, and warn that this will probably be a long post! I grew up "Catholic," attending Catholic schools, but never really was an active religious person. I believed in God, but that's as far as it went. When I was a senior in high school, I started dating an Atheist, and he pressured me to question everything that I grew up believing. I did have alot of questions about Catholicism, and instead of addressing those, I just went along and denounced God. I began to look for everything bad in the world, concentrated on those things, and used it to justify "How could a God let this happen?" I work with abused,abandoned, and neglected kids, and I think this had a lot to do with my frustrations.
Seven months ago, I met the most amazing man I've ever known. He's my best friend, and the love of my life. He is a devout Christian, and we never really discussed it in the beginning, because he just assumed I was as well. When it did come up, I thought my world was crumbling down because he said he couldn't be with a non-Christian. I told him all of my "excuses" that I'd been telling myself, and the questions that I had. I agreed to try, not because I want to follow in the footsteps of all of my boyfriends, but because he told me he wanted to be with me even after we died. I've NEVER had someone love me so much. So, I started searching for churches, but it still never got through to me. The first time I attended BRCC, I was bawling. It hit me. God sent me my boyfriend as a slap in the face, wake up call, showing me he does exist.
I'm still learning, and it's been pretty difficult with things that are going on in my life. My dad is sick, but refuses to take care of himself. My boyfriend is 600 miles away. I work 2 jobs, go to school, and work overnight so I don't have much contact with people because of my crazy schedule. I don't have many friends because of it, and sometims rely on my boyfriend way too much. I know everyone is going through hard times, and I beg that readers don't think I'm a giant complainer. I'm only asking for help, because I have not been able to deal with my stresses lately, and just keep getting more depressed about them. I don't want to feel this way anymore. My boyfriend and family suggested joining a church group, so I can get more friends and continue to grow in Christianity. I think I'm scared I won't be accepted because I'm still new to this... 
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gfike
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Posted:10/31/2008 10:23 AM |
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Dear Hafernene (a name both rare... and beautiful...{to quote Mr. Spock})
I think a good starting point for you is our Imago Novus event and the Discovery classes that follow. Not only will you be able to find someone to guide you from where you are on your spiritual journey, you'll also have the opportunity to get in a small group of friends on the journey with you. There are other opportunities to connect in a small group as well. I invite you to see Pastor Mike Oviedo after a weekend service or call him at the church office (523-9085). If he's not available, his assistant Hil can help you as well.
Also, many women gather for Girl Talk every 2nd Saturday in the month at 7 pm in the HUB. The next one is Nov. 14th. You can call the church office and Ginny will give you information on opportunities to connect with our women's groups.
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