Hi

[Oregon]

Greetings to you all,

I just wanted to give a brief intoduction of myself to you all. My first contact with the local churches was in 1970. I went to a young peoples conferance in Los Angeles in the spring of 1970 and from then on have had a long history with the local churches. I am very familiar with many of the issues that have troubled so many of the saints over all these years. I no longer am meeting with any of the local churches that are affiliated with The Living Stream Ministry. I only give this brief testimony so that any readers here will know that I am not a person that has no experiental knowledge of the local churches and the ministry of Witness Lee or Watchman Nee.

God bless you all.

[UntoHim]

Hi Oregon!
Thank you so much for registering and posting.
There is a board entitled "Glorious Church Life!" at: http://www.localchurchdiscussions.com/vBulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=13

When you get a chance it would be super if you could contribute that that board!

Again, thanks for your little testimony and look forward to hearing from you.

[countmeworthy]

Welcome Oregon. :)

We look forward to your 'portion'. :D

[The LC lingo has a way of plucking my nerves...which is why I put -portion- in quotes. That said, the Pentecostals way of sing-songing when they get on a roll, also plucks my nerves. I went to listen to Rod Parsley once..purposely sat in the back row in case I had to walk out. I tolerated his way of speaking as long as I could, which was about 45 minutes! :eek: then just about RAN OUT!....so I'm not singling out the LC's lingo, just so everyone knows. ]

Do tell us more about yourself and your experiences, how you came into the LC and what made you leave.

Some people here had been in the LSM/LC for a long, long time. Some were affected more negatively than others. Some are still struggling, others not.

Some have spouses, kids, relatives, close relationships in the LSM/LC. Some were very close to the hierchy..that is Witness Lee..and his cardinals.

My personal experience was not a bad one. I was in from 75-78/79. I'm thankful I was in the LC and thankful the LORD led me out too.

I still have connections with saints in the LC and boy...does the Holy Spirit ever use them to worketh patience and Faith in me ! :D

Again Welcome aboard Oregon !

[Suannehill]

Welcome Oregon!
Jump in as the Lord leads.
Sue