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Rachel Ward
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- Tallahassee, FL
- United States
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Giving vs. Gaining
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Giving vs. Gaining
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Giving vs. Gaining
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I tend to agree with Rick here, but certainly these are the two poles - leave or stay. If the ship looks like it's going to sink no matter what, let it sink but save yourself. But if you sense that it's worth the effort to attempt rescue, by all mea…
I hear what you're saying Peter, but it sounds like this has gone beyond wanting to expand gifts to trying to survive poor doctrine, etc. As Rachel said, it's turned into a bigger thing than she realized.
I'm a huge proponent of families staying to…
I have gone through two church splits while I grew up. It was very tough, but I stayed. I was involved with the worship team and even had to fill in for some bible teaching.
I know the desire to expand your gifts. I do have my own ministry beyond m…
Yea, and "regaining" my strength is exactly what it feels like.
I left the church officially in Sept. and visited around town till about mid January. I've since found my new church home, completed most of the membership process, and I've already ha…
Amen.
People try to save churches all the time, but I've only seen that be effective on a rare occasion - wait, never. I hate that its happening, but let your heart lead you. If you're struggling for a reason to stay, then you're certainly missing the spi…
So sorry to hear about that church's turn toward Bad Doctrine. That trumps music and everything else.
Their reaction to members' criticism is telling...hope you find a better situation soon...
Since everyone has been so great in their advice, I thought i'd give you all an update.
The church situation i mentioned is no longer an issue; I left the church. Many of the members who confronted the leadership with their drastic shift in theolog…
Discussion of the joys and challenges of serving in a small (under 150 people) congregation.
No doubt the meeting will be interesting, Rachel. What I would be looking for is, do you really sense an attitude of wanting to work on the issues, or will it just be more of the same. After all this time, I'd be looking for a real desire for change…
The meeting is scheduled for sometime next week, Tuesday, I believe.
I do not like or think it is wise to make hasty decisions, and while the poor music and failing theology is not a recent thing, I still think that waiting till this meeting is thr…
Rachel,
You've made a wise choice by waiting. I know I'm in the minority, especially in America, but I'm convinced that the decision to leave a church requires heavy duty prayer with the purpose of seeking God's permission' to go elsewhere. We've be…
Hang in there! Sometimes the best learning is done when you least expect it. I know it's overused, but think about Moses. I'm sure confronting Pharaoh probably helped when he had to lead Israel through the dessert. Much of his leading was done "on-t…
Well, I've been doing quite a bit of thinking, and I'm not totally convinced that I'm supposed to leave yet. There is going to be a member's meeting with the leadership discuss the music, sermons, etc. so I think I will wait until the results of tha…
Profile Information
- Home Church:
- Trinity Reformed Church
- Musical Gift(s):
- Piano, violin, guitar, working on vocals
- About Me:
- I play violin for worship on my worship team at TRC. I fill in on keys when the regular keyboardist takes leave. I also lead worship for my youth group. I teach violin and piano part time, and love it!
- Favourite Music:
- Needtobreath, Matthew West, Brandon Heath, The Martins, Peter, Paul & Mary, the B-52's, Michael Buble, SonicFlood, ThirdDay (kinda), the list keeps on going.
- Favourite Books / Authors
- Drawing Near - John Bevere. The Wise Man's House - Melody Carlson. I'm Just Here for More Food - Aalton Brown. The Dangerous Duty of Delight and Don't Waste Your Life - John Piper.
- Favourite Bible Verses / Passages:
- "For I know the plans I have made for you... Plans to prosper you and not to harm you... plans to give you a future.
Then Pilate said to him, "So you are a king?" Jesus answered,"You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world— to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice."
I will sing and make music with all my soul.
Rachel Ward's Blog
Another day in the life...
I got to spend some time today with best-not-related friend in the whole wide world, Wade. He'd mentioned a few days ago that we needed to hang out more, and I agreed. So after a long and boring day with obviously not enough to do, I let him know that today was the day to do aforementioned "hanging out". So despite the fact that he was nearly home from work, he grabbed his guitar from the house, met me at the church, and we proceeded to play guitar. Good times.
I think I'd like to go into music… Continue
I think I'd like to go into music… Continue
Posted on June 12, 2009 at 3:31am —
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 3:10am on July 2, 2009,
Kathy L said…
- Nice to meet you here on WTR! Bless you!
- At 5:26am on June 16, 2009,
Rica Tan said… - Hi Rachel.. thanks for the welcome... I hope I could learn more from you all the army of God!!!! ^^
Bless you!!
- At 6:13pm on June 13, 2009,
David Baughman said… 
imikimi - Customize Your World!
Hey Rachel. I'm glad you liked the video "The New Dentist". And Thanks for the comment.
- At 9:53pm on June 12, 2009,
Angela Fiore said… - Well, I guess this is a big laugh for both of us then!! Not related that I know of, and you're probably right about the actress...now that you mention it (face red and flushing!!).
Blessings to you!
- At 9:00pm on June 12, 2009,
Angela Fiore said…
- Hi Rachel! Thanks for the welcome. No...I don't know any Fiore's in Florida, but I'll have to ask my husband. They're more centralized in Wisconsin. It's funny that you would say that my name sounds familiar beause I was thinking the SAME about you!! Are you from or live in Florida? We need to figure this one out! Blessings!
- At 3:22pm on June 12, 2009,
Dave Irish said… - thanks Rachel.
- At 9:38am on June 2, 2009,
David Goodwin said… - Hi Rachel, welcome to Worship The Rock. Hope you are blessed by all the great people and resources on this site. Enjoy the discussions, music, blogs and fellowship with people around the world, including me here "down under" :) God bless you, David
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