Basically they took us under their wing and helped us along in our faith. We took any classes the pastor had, attended meetings he invited us to, and I became part of her ministry team and helped with a ladies bible study each week. We felt spiritually nurtured and cared for maybe for the first time ever. When they left and in the way that it all happened, it shook the way we viewed "church". We are no longer looking for a "church". We are looking for connection. With God in a body of believers, yes. But with connection.
When someone leads you spiritually, whether a pastor, a youth pastor, mentor, or good friend, you develop a connection with that person. It is not a connection that dies just because that person is gone. I believe any spiritual connection that God made possible is of eternal importance. Anything and anyone who helps you to grow, inspires you to learn, encourages you to love God more- that is a connection worth missing.
And so we miss them still. Not that we can't get those things from other pastors and their wives, but finding a new church is not easy! Especially since my health is still not running up to speed just yet. I'm sure this figures into God's sweet plan, but I do wish He would act soon. TV preachers are boring sometimes!
I certainly am not looking for a perfect pastor. I didn't have one before, and it's exactly why he was able to get through to us. Funny how God worked that all out. Worked on my dad too....still thanking God for that.
Connection. Seemingly simple. Insignificant to some. But of utmost importance to those who it was intended for.
We miss them still.
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