It sounds like you go to my church! HA. Sorry - bad humor again.

I understand totally what you are saying. I think I'm at a similar point in my "church life". You know though that if it ever did come time for your family to leave you could still give towards the youth facilities and have your kids attend their programs couldn't you?

I know in my own church it is hard to leave anything from programs to the church. I just resigned as a board member (hmmm how do I talk about this without gossipping? - I really just want elder input) Anyway, only two of the "elders" has spoken to me in depth, the others just give the superficial "hey hows it going". (yes even the Pastor) The atmosphere is getting kind of cold.

Another family that left the church recently have been "black balled" by those same elders, one of the reasons I stepped down as I didn't want to be a part of that and my concerns were laughed at. So I can sincerely relate.

Through prayer and strength and guidance my Heavenly Father gives me...I have grace.