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Techo · Feb 24, 2023

G'day,
I'm Techo from down under. Figured it only be polite to introduce myself. Only been a Christian a short time... 50 years or so... but looking forward to the next millenium (and the rest) when I graduate to be with the Lord (especially since my wife did that last year).

I was raised a Baptist (was going to Church from before I was born) and became a Jesus people back in '73 after I joined the Charismatics. (I think the rest of the church people were unsure how to take me back then). When I moved to Melbourne (Australia) for work I was going to join a Charismatic Baptist church but the only one I knew was way over the other side of town. I started going to a Pentecostal fellowship and found that what that were teaching lined up with what I had read in Watchman Nee's 'The Normal Christian Church" (even though, at the time, they were not really operating that way... yet) so I continued to attend there. There have been a lot of changes in that Church over the past 40 years and, while others may still call us Pentecostal, we tend to consider ourselves more like non-denominational.

Things have not been easy for me. I was married but that girl really only wanted legitimate children and so, after our son was born, she discarded me (with an accusation that made her appear totally justified amongst her Christian friends), took our children and I've not had any contact with them in the past 30 years. Still... they treated Jesus worse and a servant is not above his master so I guess we have to deal with that sort of thing. Because she divorced me and the attitude she displayed amounted to, in the views of the Church eldership, an infidelity I was able to remarry to a wonderful lady who I 'stole' from another local fellowship. We had over 20 years together before she was diagnosed with cancer and then went to be with our Lord. Perhaps in all this God is perfecting something in me but I guess I'm too close to the situation to see what has been the result.

Unqualified · Feb 24, 2023

Welcome to the forum @Techo

Tigger45 · Feb 24, 2023

Glad you decided to join us!

look4hope · Feb 24, 2023

Hiya..Welcome to the forums!

Aussie Pete · Feb 24, 2023

Techo said:
G'day,
I'm Techo from down under. Figured it only be polite to introduce myself. Only been a Christian a short time... 50 years or so... but looking forward to the next millenium (and the rest) when I graduate to be with the Lord (especially since my wife did that last year).

I was raised a Baptist (was going to Church from before I was born) and became a Jesus people back in '73 after I joined the Charismatics. (I think the rest of the church people were unsure how to take me back then). When I moved to Melbourne (Australia) for work I was going to join a Charismatic Baptist church but the only one I knew was way over the other side of town. I started going to a Pentecostal fellowship and found that what that were teaching lined up with what I had read in Watchman Nee's 'The Normal Christian Church" (even though, at the time, they were not really operating that way... yet) so I continued to attend there. There have been a lot of changes in that Church over the past 40 years and, while others may still call us Pentecostal, we tend to consider ourselves more like non-denominational.

Things have not been easy for me. I was married but that girl really only wanted legitimate children and so, after our son was born, she discarded me (with an accusation that made her appear totally justified amongst her Christian friends), took our children and I've not had any contact with them in the past 30 years. Still... they treated Jesus worse and a servant is not above his master so I guess we have to deal with that sort of thing. Because she divorced me and the attitude she displayed amounted to, in the views of the Church eldership, an infidelity I was able to remarry to a wonderful lady who I 'stole' from another local fellowship. We had over 20 years together before she was diagnosed with cancer and then went to be with our Lord. Perhaps in all this God is perfecting something in me but I guess I'm too close to the situation to see what has been the result.

Welcome Techo. I have a somewhat similar testimony. There was something of a revival in the 1970's. I am a great believer in the teachings of Watchman Nee.

I was divorced in 1996 and I did not see my two kids for 15 years. You sure find out who your real friends are in that situation. I was blessed with a mentor who saw me through my darkest days.

I did not expect to remarry. I'm 71, and I'd been on my own for all those years. October last year, I married a friend that I first met in 1983. You can't rush into these things........... (j/k). I live in Frankston if you want to catch up sometime.

Techo · Feb 25, 2023

Hey AussiePete... in 1978 (when I moved to Melbourne) Frankston Baptist was the only Charismatic Baptist I knew of in Melbourne and it was on the other side of town. From Lilydale area, where I am now, Frankston is still on the other side of town but the freeway makes the trip down there a lot quicker. You've got a few years up on me... I'm still two years short of my 'best before date'.

It's been a real heart ache not having any contact with my children these past 30 years but even more so that they want to have nothing to do with anyone within my family. They have no connection with the history or faith of their grandparents. Their only remaining Grandmother (my mother) died last November so now they will learn nothing of her heritage and their grandfather is 95 so it's unlikely he will survive many more years. The only thing that may be a consolation is that they may still have some sort of commitment to the Lord... even though they seem to have not realised that there maybe some other story about me other than what their mother taught them. (Pro 18:17) A lot of children who have grown up in the Church leave and pursue their own desires. My step children have not been to Church in many years. At my Church we have had this happen with some but it is surprising how many young adults have remained and are taking on roles within the fellowship.

It's still too soon after my wife's death to consider any other relationships but, like you, I cannot see that I'll remarry... I do not think there are any ladies around who would be crazy enough to want to marry the old, worn down bloke that I've become.

I'm not sure if I'll spend much time in this forum. The advertising is annoying... especially when you get something advertising what I consider to be ungodly activities (like Tarot reading). Seems a bit too much like the trading that typified Satan in Eze 28:5. I'd much rather be on a site that was supported within the Church family.

Lost Witness · Feb 25, 2023

Techo said:
G'day,
I'm Techo from down under. Figured it only be polite to introduce myself. Only been a Christian a short time... 50 years or so... but looking forward to the next millenium (and the rest) when I graduate to be with the Lord (especially since my wife did that last year).

I was raised a Baptist (was going to Church from before I was born) and became a Jesus people back in '73 after I joined the Charismatics. (I think the rest of the church people were unsure how to take me back then). When I moved to Melbourne (Australia) for work I was going to join a Charismatic Baptist church but the only one I knew was way over the other side of town. I started going to a Pentecostal fellowship and found that what that were teaching lined up with what I had read in Watchman Nee's 'The Normal Christian Church" (even though, at the time, they were not really operating that way... yet) so I continued to attend there. There have been a lot of changes in that Church over the past 40 years and, while others may still call us Pentecostal, we tend to consider ourselves more like non-denominational.

Things have not been easy for me. I was married but that girl really only wanted legitimate children and so, after our son was born, she discarded me (with an accusation that made her appear totally justified amongst her Christian friends), took our children and I've not had any contact with them in the past 30 years. Still... they treated Jesus worse and a servant is not above his master so I guess we have to deal with that sort of thing. Because she divorced me and the attitude she displayed amounted to, in the views of the Church eldership, an infidelity I was able to remarry to a wonderful lady who I 'stole' from another local fellowship. We had over 20 years together before she was diagnosed with cancer and then went to be with our Lord. Perhaps in all this God is perfecting something in me but I guess I'm too close to the situation to see what has been the result.

Welcome to CF, Brother.

Christoph Maria · Feb 25, 2023

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Petros2015 · Feb 25, 2023

God bless and welcome

Aussie Pete · Feb 25, 2023

Techo said:
Hey AussiePete... in 1978 (when I moved to Melbourne) Frankston Baptist was the only Charismatic Baptist I knew of in Melbourne and it was on the other side of town. From Lilydale area, where I am now, Frankston is still on the other side of town but the freeway makes the trip down there a lot quicker. You've got a few years up on me... I'm still two years short of my 'best before date'.

It's been a real heart ache not having any contact with my children these past 30 years but even more so that they want to have nothing to do with anyone within my family. They have no connection with the history or faith of their grandparents. Their only remaining Grandmother (my mother) died last November so now they will learn nothing of her heritage and their grandfather is 95 so it's unlikely he will survive many more years. The only thing that may be a consolation is that they may still have some sort of commitment to the Lord... even though they seem to have not realised that there maybe some other story about me other than what their mother taught them. (Pro 18:17) A lot of children who have grown up in the Church leave and pursue their own desires. My step children have not been to Church in many years. At my Church we have had this happen with some but it is surprising how many young adults have remained and are taking on roles within the fellowship.

It's still too soon after my wife's death to consider any other relationships but, like you, I cannot see that I'll remarry... I do not think there are any ladies around who would be crazy enough to want to marry the old, worn down bloke that I've become.

I'm not sure if I'll spend much time in this forum. The advertising is annoying... especially when you get something advertising what I consider to be ungodly activities (like Tarot reading). Seems a bit too much like the trading that typified Satan in Eze 28:5. I'd much rather be on a site that was supported within the Church family.

I go on another forum as well, "Christian Chat Rooms and Forums". It's well, different. I was a member of FBC for a few years. I've had an "interesting" life as well. I would like to share with you how God delivered me from some tough situations. My wife was born and raised in Ferntree Gully. We go there and to the Dandenongs quite often. Perhaps we could catch up? You can email me at christian.life@optusnet.com.au

Optus has just gone onto my "you have to be kidding" list. The problem is, who is any better? The world is far along that road to destruction. Thank God we don't have to go with it.

maintenance man · Feb 25, 2023

Welcome to CF and thanks for sharing your story. I pray you will be blessed by your time here.

mnorian · Feb 26, 2023

Techo said:
G'day,
I'm Techo from down under. Figured it only be polite to introduce myself. Only been a Christian a short time... 50 years or so... but looking forward to the next millenium (and the rest) when I graduate to be with the Lord (especially since my wife did that last year).

I was raised a Baptist (was going to Church from before I was born) and became a Jesus people back in '73 after I joined the Charismatics. (I think the rest of the church people were unsure how to take me back then). When I moved to Melbourne (Australia) for work I was going to join a Charismatic Baptist church but the only one I knew was way over the other side of town. I started going to a Pentecostal fellowship and found that what that were teaching lined up with what I had read in Watchman Nee's 'The Normal Christian Church" (even though, at the time, they were not really operating that way... yet) so I continued to attend there. There have been a lot of changes in that Church over the past 40 years and, while others may still call us Pentecostal, we tend to consider ourselves more like non-denominational.

Things have not been easy for me. I was married but that girl really only wanted legitimate children and so, after our son was born, she discarded me (with an accusation that made her appear totally justified amongst her Christian friends), took our children and I've not had any contact with them in the past 30 years. Still... they treated Jesus worse and a servant is not above his master so I guess we have to deal with that sort of thing. Because she divorced me and the attitude she displayed amounted to, in the views of the Church eldership, an infidelity I was able to remarry to a wonderful lady who I 'stole' from another local fellowship. We had over 20 years together before she was diagnosed with cancer and then went to be with our Lord. Perhaps in all this God is perfecting something in me but I guess I'm too close to the situation to see what has been the result.

Hi Techo;
Welcome to CF; May the Lord Jesus guide you here as well as in the world; and may you find friends and what ever you need from the Lord here.

I do have a question for you; do you like music--Praise & Worship music?

I have found; in times of trouble; like we have with this CV-19; that listening to; and singing along to good Christian P&W music; can bring us closer to Jesus and His wonderful peace.

Well we have a new forum here at CF just for P&W music and at the top is a directory of other Christian music threads around CF; come and take a look! :wave:

Praise and Worship Music

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Michie · Feb 26, 2023

Welcome to CF Techo!

JohnC101 · Feb 28, 2023

Welcome to CF! May God bless all of your endeavors!

Joined2krist · Feb 28, 2023

Welcome!

Techo · Mar 3, 2023

Pete,
I'll email you soon. As for Optus... well... I have heard many comments about them but should not really comment... I worked for Telstra for 31 years until they gave lots of money to go away... but I was going to retire in a year or so anyway so it worked out really well... now that I think about it that was one of God's blessings for me. Telstra is probably more expensive than other providers but I've done ok with them and still get some (minor) benefits from being employed by them.

Mnorian,
Music is a big part of my Christian life. We get a really strong teaching in the Word at my Church but what sinks into me more than trying to grasp the concepts they present is when our singers present a new song to encapsulate those messages. I figure I've also got the message when I can put that into verse or a song myself. Thing is... most of what I write is 'performance' type of music and we've mostly put that aside these past years in preference for Chorus type of songs that the congregation can sing and, thereby, remember the Word that has been taught.
I've not really listened to much of the Praise Worship music that is going around these days... the Hillsong type of thing... because, as far as Christian music goes, I guess I've changed focus a bit. Thirty or forty years ago we'd use music to take the minds of the congregation off the concerns they came to Church with and focus them on coming into the presence of God. Now we are encouraged to come to Church already prepared to come into His presence, to serve one another and make offering of ourselves. The passage in Col 3:16 "Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord." has put a different light upon why we sing.
As for other Christian music I do have something up towards 100 Christian albums, from the 70's onwards, digitised on one of my PCs. Been listening to Keith Green these past few days from the memory stick in my car and a lot of what he wrote is still very current and relevant today. Still enjoy a lot of the Jesus People musos from back in that time. Keith Green, Barry Mcguire, Larry Norman, Randy Stonehill, Randy Matthews, Amy Grant (her older stuff), Janny, Honeytree, Dogwood, Love Song... even The Imperials but I only have one of their albums. On the other hand... some of the albums I have are... well... not really worth listening to. I suspect that, after those people became popular for writing and performing their music for the Lord, a lot of others may have tried to get the same sort of recognition by producing music from other motivations. That does make me wonder if what I write is... utter rubbish. It does not really matter anyway... it's mostly just for me and not so much for "teaching and admonishing one another".

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