Who Would You Invite?

[missourimary]

Originally Posted by NotforSale

She still can't seem to accept that, and she is the one who wants this grand reunion. That's when it really came to me; there is no reason he should be left out of the invite. If we exclude him, I somehow feel we have lost our Christian spirit.

If it is a church activity for people who used to come, invite everyone who used to come. If she is the one that wants a get together, and she wants to exclude people, she should have a get together for her old friends (no mention of the church) on her time and in her own facility.

[Jermyn Davidson]

It is thought provoking indeed to read about what has happened in all of those people's lives.

[NotforSale]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

It is thought provoking indeed to read about what has happened in all of those people's lives.

Amen, Jermyn. I have left much out, and I think there is something to learn from this.

The next Church we attended, which was quite large, is full of the same stories. Every now and then I pull out the old Church Directory, which is full of photos, considering the places people have gone.

It used to break my heart to look at these pictures, but I try not to be so critical anymore. People struggle in this life, and the burden is sometimes more than we can bear. I never want to forget this.

[NotforSale]

Originally Posted by missourimary

If it is a church activity for people who used to come, invite everyone who used to come. If she is the one that wants a get together, and she wants to exclude people, she should have a get together for her old friends (no mention of the church) on her time and in her own facility.

I agree. This event is for those who were part of building this Church, and I feel all should be welcome. This whole issue has made me ponder much of who we are. When we begin to tell people they are not accepted because of a past, present, or potential future problem, that would leave us ALL out.

I also see this as UnChrist-like.

Maybe there could be some kind of clause in the invitation, stating, "We realize many of us have taken different paths in life, having similar experiences ourselves. Please be kind, patient, and considerate of those who attend that may have offended you, keeping in mind that all need forgiveness."