How would u handle this church sitsuation?

I have gone to the same church for about 8 years & had always been very dedicated (sunday school teacher, poem writer for special occassions, photographer & album maker). I taught sunday school for 3 years. A few months back I had a family sitsuation where I contacted my pastor's wife through email (only way I could at the time) that I needed a WEEKEND (Thats all) break to be there for my family,etc. When back, they suggested I take a short sabatical (few weeks) for all I had been through,etc. Well, its now been about 4 months straight. The sub they had for me left the church so I thought I would have it back, but now someone new is in there. I have been struggling with this because teaching is my heart & passion. Its really hard for me to deal with. Would u stay there? I've missed a couple of services cause its really affected me. Taken a part of me.Wish I didn't feel this way but I do. I told them about this a few times too through out the months. What do you think? is it right?

Unfortunately this sounds like their way of letting you go. If you have shared with them that you are willing and available and no one has asked you to come back to your position, then give it to God and let it go. We each have our own gifts and if teaching is yours, God will open another door for you. Try not to get your feelings hurt too bad because of the way people treat you. God loves you and will never forsake you. Worship where ever you want but don't let people affect you. Keep your chin up and look for those open doors.

what does this have to do with marriage or divorce?

I wouldn't leave. Unless you aren't telling the full truth of the story, then you need to ask them why are you being over looked?

They were looking for an excuse to get rid of you for some reason and you gave them one; no of course it isn't fair but instead of humilating yourself, find a different church to go to and forget these people, you don't want to be around them anyway.

I think you should start dedicating yourself to your church life again, and when an opening comes up for another Sunday School teacher, ask for it. You could also try to start a new program for the kids, if you can't get into Sunday School.

God Bless

Talk to whoever told you to have a few weeks off and let him know how you feel and what you would like.... maybe they didn't mean to make you feel bad... maybe you can get a different class you can teach.. or help in a different way... this is not about who is right or who is wrong..... just talk to them.

I would have a heart to heart with the pastor. ...and then decide. I think they were wrong to do this if nothing else went on.

First of all, you and your husband need to sit down and pray about this situation. Ask for God's forgiveness for feeling rejection and bitterness. Then give God thanks for the time off from that ministry. Maybe God doesn't want you in that particular ministry any more. He does Promote His children ya know. Don't look at it the way you're seeing it right now. Remember, pray, ask for forgivness even if you don't feel like it. If you don't do as the Word says "forgive and you will be forgiven", your prayers won't be heard, at all. So forgive.

Then ask God to place you where HE wants you in ministry. Trust me. God will open the doors He wants you to walk through. You just need to sit back and wait for an opportunity to walk right into your lap. And remember, God's timing isn't our own. But, it's always PERFECT. So be patient. God loves you. After all. Didn't he send Jesus Christ, His only Son to die for your sins so that when you personally asked Jesus Christ into your heart and to forgive you of your sins, He became the Savior of your life? So stop sweatin the small stuff. God has a bigger plan for you!

Barb

Does your church have a youth service available if not consider getting involved in starting a youth group. Many different ways you can teach then just sunday school. Talk to your pastor and ask if there are any other areas they need volunteers or if they would like someone to head up something new in the church.

God Bless and Best Wishes.

If you are a spiritual person, then not teaching shouldn't prevent you from going to service.
There is no way I can know why the replaced you, but the only way you are going to find out is to get with your pastor and inquire.
Would the family situation you were dealing with have something to do with it?
Was there ever any kind of conflict or complaints from anyone about your teaching methods?
Have you had any issues with someone in the church that might have been a reason for you being replaced?
It could be a number of reasons, and the only way you can find out for sure is to ask.
I will say this, if you really do want your position back, DON'T MISS ANYMORE SERVICES.
Don't give them any excuses not to let you have it back.
Good luck.

Pray and seek God wholeheartedly! Proverbs 3: 4-6