In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, “I
like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike
your Christ.”
For the second time this year, we’re
reporting on a church that took their enforcement of tithing expectations too far.
According to WALB,
Josephine King, 92, recently received a letter informing her that she has been
removed from the membership roster at the First African Baptist Church in
Bainbridge, Georgia.
“Josephine King is no longer
considered a member of the First African Baptist Church of Bainbridge,
Georgia,” read Gerald Simmons, King’s nephew.
The letter, which was signed by FABC
Senior Pastor Derrick Mike, claimed that King “has shown non-support” to the
ministry in the areas of “constant and consistent financial and physical
participation.”
King, who served as a member of the
congregation for more than 50 years, was naturally shocked by the letter of
removal. According to Simmons, his aunt had been dealing with health
complications and was considered sick and shut-in, which explains her lack of
attendance. He also shared that during her 50-year membership with the church,
she has gone above and beyond to show her support.
“You shouldn’t chase the individuals
down,” said Simmons. “You shouldn’t do that. If that’s the case, you’re money
hungry.”
“You have to have money to make
these churches run, but it’s not about money,” Simmons continued. “It’s about
God. You have to put God first.”
They know good and well that they
didn’t have to do Auntie JoJo like that.
Source: WALB
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