Some shy people

[Amittai]

I've got in touch with some people of a "Reformed" church, whom I occasionally see, the rest of the time it is e-mails etc. On and off it was mentioned to me about becoming a "member", though not all those I've mixed with had heard of that position. I was invited to agree by e-mail to a doctrinal statement, rather longer than the Nicene Creed, so I don't understand why what isn't in it isn't in it. I've not been told how long it takes to accept my application, perhaps they have forgotten what with the emergency, and us not seeing each other much.

It was mentioned to me they have disciplined someone, but I'm not told for what sort of reason or what form that took (which could surely be roughly described without breaching confidentiality): perhaps it was someone that had a major volunteering role which would make sense? They are kindly but very shy. My poor brain is working overtime guessing how they think. Holy Scripture doesn't seem to spark them off much. Perhaps I should pray for them more!

 

[disciple Clint]

I've got in touch with some people of a "Reformed" church, whom I occasionally see, the rest of the time it is e-mails etc. On and off it was mentioned to me about becoming a "member", though not all those I've mixed with had heard of that position. I was invited to agree by e-mail to a doctrinal statement, rather longer than the Nicene Creed, so I don't understand why what isn't in it isn't in it. I've not been told how long it takes to accept my application, perhaps they have forgotten what with the emergency, and us not seeing each other much.

It was mentioned to me they have disciplined someone, but I'm not told for what sort of reason or what form that took (which could surely be roughly described without breaching confidentiality): perhaps it was someone that had a major volunteering role which would make sense? They are kindly but very shy. My poor brain is working overtime guessing how they think. Holy Scripture doesn't seem to spark them off much. Perhaps I should pray for them more!

Maybe you should just come out and ask them the questions that you have. There is no reason for them not to answer you and if they avoid answering, well that in itself is an answer to your question.

 

[Amittai]

They are almost all married and 35-45. I'm single in my 60s. They don't seem to have much imagination. I'm going to stick with them (such as it is) and pray to my God as I previously understood Him. When I ask them I don't get answers, I don't know if they are just quiet or whether I've crunched their eggshells! I won't feel responsible for how they run it even if it turns out I've been accepted. One should fellowship as much as one can anyway.

 

[lismore]

They are almost all married and 35-45. I'm single in my 60s. They don't seem to have much imagination. I'm going to stick with them (such as it is) and pray to my God as I previously understood Him. When I ask them I don't get answers, I don't know if they are just quiet or whether I've crunched their eggshells! I won't feel responsible for how they run it even if it turns out I've been accepted. One should fellowship as much as one can anyway.

Hello Amittai! Finding a place to find Christian fellowship is a tremendous blessing in these last days for mutual support and encouragement.
Churches have lots of pressing issues to deal with these days, they may just be very, very busy. The legal and financial issues surrounding running a church are labyrinthine. God Bless

 

[The Righterzpen]

I agree with Clint here. Shy is one thing; but evasive is something else. They should be willing to answer your questions.

Maybe you should just come out and ask them the questions that you have. There is no reason for them not to answer you and if they avoid answering, well that in itself is an answer to your question.