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Originally Posted by ILG
Well, I've started writing the book I've had in the back of my mind for a number of years. It is the experiences of my life....first being raised as a Catholic, drinking and partying, meeting my husband, getting into first the charismatic church and then the UPC, getting into the ministry, staying there and assisting for a number of years, going into Home Missions, pastoring an established work, the horrifying experiences we had there, and, finally, leaving,
We have been out of the UPC for 6 years now. My how time flies. I could not even sit down and start before this without getting way too emotional. Now, it's just flying out. I have written 11 chapters in a brief period. I am writing about Home Missions now. I am not sure how I will do when I start writing about the established pastorate.
Anyway, just saying I'm finally writing it, if anyone is interested.
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Glad you are coming to terms with your past and are able to write about your experiences. Naturally, I am interested but would have to read your book (And I will want to do just that!) to comment further.
You understand, I am sure, that many will not share your enthusiasm with what you are writing. Your experience will resonate with some who left abusive situations - and some of those UPC, and it may even resonate with some who still are a part of UPC. I am truly sorry you were hurt so. It's indeed sad you had such a negative experience while so many others have been blessed and found the Lord in the midst of programs such as Home Missions and the United Pentecostal Church.
Let me know when the book is available, please.
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