"The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Saturday, July 01, 2006
All for one
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. (Galatians 3:28)
I had not seen this. I'm not sure how I feel about women taking up what are traditionally men's roles in the COC. I know {{{Gasp}}} I’m being honest about this one, women as elders and ministers. I’m not at that place yet. I have no problem in other churches, I don’t think I’m ready nor is my church.
I was stunned the first time I heard a woman make an announcement from the pulpit. Now I have no problem with it. When I learn to do the stuff you guys are trying to teach me on the computer then I might be able to take a woman elder.
With that said I believe that the wives of our elders are just as important as the men are and I would more easily go to some of them if I need to confide in someone on some issues. We have some wonderful women at my church.
As for men taking up the “women’s roles” I wouldn’t know what those are because where I attend the men do a lot, leading the women’s ministry would be the only one that I can think of, hmm that might be interesting. :-}
I’ll noodle around that site it might answer some of those “Are women to remain quiet in church?” questions.{If we are I’m going to hell, I’ve not only spoken to the minister, I’ve spoken loudly}
4 comments:
One of my favorite verses. Have you seen this Milly?
andreia,
I had not seen this. I'm not sure how I feel about women taking up what are traditionally men's roles in the COC. I know {{{Gasp}}} I’m being honest about this one, women as elders and ministers. I’m not at that place yet. I have no problem in other churches, I don’t think I’m ready nor is my church.
I was stunned the first time I heard a woman make an announcement from the pulpit. Now I have no problem with it. When I learn to do the stuff you guys are trying to teach me on the computer then I might be able to take a woman elder.
With that said I believe that the wives of our elders are just as important as the men are and I would more easily go to some of them if I need to confide in someone on some issues. We have some wonderful women at my church.
As for men taking up the “women’s roles” I wouldn’t know what those are because where I attend the men do a lot, leading the women’s ministry would be the only one that I can think of, hmm that might be interesting. :-}
I’ll noodle around that site it might answer some of those “Are women to remain quiet in church?” questions.{If we are I’m going to hell, I’ve not only spoken to the minister, I’ve spoken loudly}
Thanks :-}
Glorious verse! I wonder why we have such trouble acting like it is true?
I am not really for women preachers--but couldn't I just pass communion?
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