It looks like there will be some sort of resolution to this issue.
I have prayed so long and hard that I should do what is right.
I sent the letter to SPPRC expecting that it could end up causing me more pain, but I felt I had to do it in order to leave the church with a clear conscience.
Almost immediately I received a very nasty email from someone on SPPRC. Apparently Sarah has been saying things about me to influence others in the church just as I had suspected. Of course I cried for awhile because it was hurtful. But I still felt I had done the right thing.
Generally speaking, SPPRC is very confidential in the way things are handled. So the only info I will get is the call this morning telling me that a subcommittee has been chosen to speak with this woman and her husband.
For me that is closure regardless of whether she ever admits or apologizes.
I still feel I have to leave the church, which is unfortunate, but my issues with this church go far beyond this one situation. My church life changed drastically after our current pastor started.
Despite all the pain this situation has caused me, I feel God has been very good to me. He has given me everything I have asked for. Even in this situation I prayed three specific prayers - 4 if you count SPPRC talking with Sarah - all were answered as I had asked them.
It doesn't change what has happened, but it is comforting to know how much God loves us - that He is in control even when we are going thru bad times.
Thank you all for your prayers. There were times when I had difficulty knowing what to pray for and you helped to fill that space.
Ginger
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