Could this happen at YOUR church?

[Sam]

Sexual abuse of children happens in private and public schools. It happens in groups like Boy Scouts. It happens in Churches, including Apostolic Churches.

[NorCal]

Originally Posted by Sam

Sexual abuse of children happens in private and public schools. It happens in groups like Boy Scouts. It happens in Churches, including Apostolic Churches.

As member of a family that has gone through this, it can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Sin is sin, flesh is flesh.

[Margies3]

We are dealing with an ugly mess like this in our church right now. Almost a year ago one of our men was arrested for sexually abusing his only daughter and also the daughter of his best friend. He is now in prison awaiting sentencing.

In the meantime, when they confiscated his computer and the computer of his best friend, along with a couple of other people's computers, they found communication between the two of them that is - well, let's just say "nauseating". That's what it is!! All of this on the second man has just very recently come out. He doesn't even know that the elders know about it yet, nor does he know that the lawyers are in the process of beginning the process to end up bringing him in. In the meantime, because we can't let him know any of this, our hands are tied as to removing him from any of the positions he holds. So he is being watched like a hawk every minute that he is on church property.

This church has been thru some difficult things the last few years. But I sincerely believe that this whole sexual abuse thing has been the hardest. We need yours prayers - for wisdom, for direction, for guidance. And for a pastor because we don't even have one right now.

[Bella1]

Originally Posted by Margies3

We are dealing with an ugly mess like this in our church right now. Almost a year ago one of our men was arrested for sexually abusing his only daughter and also the daughter of his best friend. He is now in prison awaiting sentencing.

In the meantime, when they confiscated his computer and the computer of his best friend, along with a couple of other people's computers, they found communication between the two of them that is - well, let's just say "nauseating". That's what it is!! All of this on the second man has just very recently come out. He doesn't even know that the elders know about it yet, nor does he know that the lawyers are in the process of beginning the process to end up bringing him in. In the meantime, because we can't let him know any of this, our hands are tied as to removing him from any of the positions he holds. So he is being watched like a hawk every minute that he is on church property.

This church has been thru some difficult things the last few years. But I sincerely believe that this whole sexual abuse thing has been the hardest. We need yours prayers - for wisdom, for direction, for guidance. And for a pastor because we don't even have one right now.

I am so sorry for both young ladies that where hurt, the mother's that now have to deal with broken families and devastated lives. My prayers are with the ALL the families affected by this tragedy.

[Esther]

Originally Posted by Margies3

We are dealing with an ugly mess like this in our church right now. Almost a year ago one of our men was arrested for sexually abusing his only daughter and also the daughter of his best friend. He is now in prison awaiting sentencing.

In the meantime, when they confiscated his computer and the computer of his best friend, along with a couple of other people's computers, they found communication between the two of them that is - well, let's just say "nauseating". That's what it is!! All of this on the second man has just very recently come out. He doesn't even know that the elders know about it yet, nor does he know that the lawyers are in the process of beginning the process to end up bringing him in. In the meantime, because we can't let him know any of this, our hands are tied as to removing him from any of the positions he holds. So he is being watched like a hawk every minute that he is on church property.

This church has been thru some difficult things the last few years. But I sincerely believe that this whole sexual abuse thing has been the hardest. We need yours prayers - for wisdom, for direction, for guidance. And for a pastor because we don't even have one right now.

I hope he doesn't read this thread.

[Margies3]

Originally Posted by Esther

I hope he doesn't read this thread.

Esther, I would be willing to say that he positively will NOT be reading this thread. The church I attend is not an Apostolic church. Plus this man spends very little time even on the computer, let alone online. He reads Facebook but that's about it. But thank you for your concern. It really is a valid point and I appreciate your input.

[commonsense]

Originally Posted by Sam

Sexual abuse of children happens in private and public schools. It happens in groups like Boy Scouts. It happens in Churches, including Apostolic Churches.

Too true. I know of documented situations at churches we've attended in the past.
Very unfortunate.