I wrote an email to the man. I wrote about communion that we should have, but we haven't. Perhaps, it was my fault and in case of resentments, I asked for pardon. I didn't receive any reply.
In any case, what makes a christian in the Rock is the faith that Jesus cares for him, forgives his sins by his own blood, and lifts him up when sins. So, despite any problem, I have to believe that the Lord keeps my faith.
Around December 2018, Peter and Helen left our church. Peter communicated his decision to our senior pastor's wife but he didn't tell anything directly to him. After decades in our church (in fact, I came much after the couple), they left without saying anything in public. The senior pastor was very disappointed. They didn't talk anything to me or my family. I myself decided not to search for them.
So, what is a church?
Our little church put some emphasis on sunday lunches and commemorative dates. All these feasts put some burden in a few people. After so much communion, people leave the church and in my opinion, all this "communion" is suddenly lost.
For me, the church must focus on the word. I would like to see a church where its attendants enjoy reading the Bible.
Thinking about the word of the Lord, I am preaching there once a month and I wonder if it makes any difference.
Today I read Jeremiah, chapter 11, as I read the Bible one chapter per day (to myself).
Jeremiah preached the Word, but instead of listening carefully to him, they warned him to stop preaching otherwise he would be killed.
The great question is: "Am I preaching according to God's will?" and not: "Do people enjoy my sermons?".
Unfortunately, our nikkei church resembles much more a club. It works on closed doors. It is very rare any new soul visiting our church.
Jeremiah was unpopular because he preached that the Lord would not save his people from its destruction. Jerusalem would be taken by the Babylonians.
I pray that the Lord guide my family as I see my family as the main church to lead.
A thought came to my mind: I have to trust in the Lord despite the church is becoming empty.
