August 5, 2011 My Story Is Not Over Yet

I've had a few people asking if this is it? If this is the end to my story?

My answer is a definitive NO!

It has been a VERY busy summer, and frankly, I've needed to take a bit of a break from all the harrassment I've received on here.

I saw a piece of recent correspondence between my husband and a member of my family. (I will not say who)
In it, this person said, (and I quote)

" It is commendable and expected that you would stand with Laura.  Knowing what you think you know anyone would do the same.  In the coming days and months as the wheels of truth turn and more comes to light she will need all the support she can get.  The blog is a perfect example and now with so much that has been said and in print more can be dealt with as lies and deceit are exposed for what they are. As people state things those issues become record and verifiable and defensible.  Laura knows the truth and one day she will have to prove it. "

I have to say that I TOTALLY agree with the author! 

As much as I can see this was POSSIBLY intended as a threat, this is all very true.

My blog (as well as Pete Reimer's) is a perfect example of how the truth can and will set a person free.

Lies and deceit are being uncovered and individuals and families have and are being set free.   

Something that we need to continue to be careful of, is to not be doing anything in a spirit of revenge or 'right fighting'.

If we jump ahead of ourselves and decide to take matters into our own hands, then we can be putting a block in front of what the Holy Spirit has intended to do.

Proverbs 24:17-18

17 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

18Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.

I have tried my best to tell my story as truthfully as I can, I'm not trying to lie and twist things to my advantage.

These are just my accounts of what I personally experienced.

My children are now 6 and 3 and have already asked me a couple of questions regarding why I ran away from home. After some discussion, I was relieved that they 'got' it!

My girls are very smart and extremely intuitive, and there's not a whole lot I can keep from them (Although I will say that they do NOT know everything regarding my situation!)

No matter what kind of 'dirt' I've had slung at and about me from some of my siblings, I still have hope that I and my children will be able to reunite with them on GOOD terms one day. 

Someone had commented to me quite a while ago, as to how it was kind of sad that it had to be me that brought so much out into the open.

My answer to her was, "why NOT me?"  I've been gone for quite a few years now, I have been successful in the workplace, have an awesome church family, and have three beautiful children who love Jesus and continue to learn about Him.

I do not claim to be a 'mature Christian', I have so much more to learn and discover, but I feel honored that God has already used my story to help SEVERAL others.

 

I also want to say a BIG thank you to those that have sent me the sweet and encouraging messages, I appreciate it a lot!

Please feel free to continue writing!

June 19, 2011

Even though I don't need to defend myself, based on some of the comments thrown both on this blog and others,I feel I should clear something up.

I and two other pastors set up a meeting that was to be with JUST my mother and father.
When we arrived at my dads' church, my father had ALL of his deacons there as well as Dr. Dell.

My situation WAS to be a family matter, but my father himself decided to make it a church matter.
He was confronted by myself AND two pastoral witnesses in front of his own deacons.

I did as the Bible commands we as believers to do,but was only treated as a rebellious daughter and was not taken seriously by those in leadership at that time.

I have, and am still seeking counselling in this entire matter.
I would strongly advise any and all others who have suffered as I have to also get counselling.

You are not alone.

Pete Reimer's Story ~ Part 2

Part two of my story is where you will all get to see who Pete Reimer really is.

I have a tendency to say it how it is and usually I'm not too worried about whether or not someone actually likes me or not.
Through my life experiences I have come to realize that most Christians have no idea how God handled the Christian leaders who misrepresented Christ and his church.

While being a Youth Pastor, I realized that God held me to a higher level of accountability than those I was to Minister to,council, work with, and take care of. I realized that it was not a position to be taken lightly and that I would need to answer to the pastor and many youth and parents for the decisions that I made.
I would have to give account to many for all teachings,activities,finances,and the youths well being.

These are all normal things that any person would expect from any pastor, so why should I be any different? Why should any pastor be any different?

They shouldn't and that's where my story Part two begins!!

I will start off by asking a few questions...

#1. What would you do if you knew you had the truth to many unanswered questions about church situations and dealings that people needed to hear about for their well being?

#2. What would you do if these situations involved your pastor and some of the deacons?

#3. Now, what would you do if you did as the Bible states and even took two other pastors with you then found out that the pastor then went to the church and accused you of lying,slander,bad mouthing other church goers, and told everyone that you where living in sin so no one was to associate with you any longer?

These are just a few of the things that I experienced when I first confronted PMS about several serious concerns that I had noticed and witnessed.

I was often told that it was just hear-say. I was even told on many occasions that they would prove to me that they were blameless, I'm still waiting to see their proof.
Not once was I ever shown any proof of the truth behind their statements.

I brought witnesses and proof of my concerns only to have them torn up and thrown in the trash or told that if these people{witnesses} were to speak, they would have to leave the meetings.
It was asked of me who these other pastors where that attended my meetings.

I knew I would need men with good standing and of good report to stand behind me, so I chose wisely.

The first man I had join in the meetings with me, was Pastor Alan Brooks.
He was my college professor, and a close friend. I helped him start up his church in Winnipeg, MB and spent much time learning from his years of experience in the ministry.
His family has always been very dear to us and we admire him for the work and hardships that he and his family endured while in Manitoba.
I am repulsed at the way that Pms has treated him and his family, and  disgusted with the lack of respect and dignity shown towards them.
Pastor Brooks  was and is loved by many and he is known for his wisdom, honesty, dignity,great preaching and love for the Lord's work.
I have spent many a hunting trip with him and his family and always appreciated their friendship and help .

The second man that attended some of the meetings with us, is Dr Pastor Raymond Dell.
This is one of the wisest men that I have ever had the privilege of knowing.
He has years of experience in the ministry as a pastor, church planter,college professor,music teacher,Sunday school teacher, Etc.
He has sacrificed his life to do the work of God. He gave of his time,experience,knowledge, finances,resources,and everything else that was in him to give.
Once again I'm totally disgusted with the way that PMS treated and disrespected this man.
He was lied about, abused, and falsely accused of many things. 

When I take a look at what PMS has done to myself and these men I see PMS's true identity.
PMS has had to dis-credit us so that the truth wouldn't get out for others to hear or see.

PMS destroyed the life of the Brooks and their ministry in Wpg.

PMS lied about Dr. Dell and dis-credited him and ruined his ministry.

PMS lied about me and dis-credited me to the entire church. All just so that the truth wouldn't get out.

How could all three of us being in the ministry all be wrong, all be lying, all living in sin?
I'll tell you why, so that no one would come to us to hear the truth behind what's been going on for all these years.

Dr.Dell called me up one day and asked for me to meet with him and I agreed.
When we met he asked if I knew about the meeting that PMS, Laura and himself attended in the U.S.A.
I told him that I heard about them going but wasn't sure what came of it.
Then Dr. Dell proceeded to tell me everything that took place during this entire trip and meeting.
He told me that he felt that it was important for me to know what really happened.
After he finished telling me the truth to what actually happened he said, "Pete, I never thought I'd ever say this, but PMS is the biggest liar,deceiver and manipulator that I have ever seen in all my years of being in the ministry. He has lied about everything and has asked me to do the same regarding Laura."

He also told me, that after witnessing what he had during this meeting, he would honestly question PMS's salvation.
He couldn't believe how a saved man pastoring a church could go on and lie about the things he did and use one lie to hide behind another lie.

Tell me something,what would you do if this is what had happened to you?
Dr.Dell was an honest man, a respectful man, he has had a good track record, well respected and appreciated in Canada, U.S.A. and world wide.
Why would he lie about something like this?
Why do you think PMS lied about Dr.Dell, and falsely accused him?

The things that PMS has done so that the truth wouldn't be revealed.
Dr.Dell has now passed on to be with his Lord and Saviour and is missed by many, but I believe he told me the truth to Laura's meeting so that I too would know, and make it possible so that I could share it so that others too would know the truth.

I know that it is hard for me to share all the things that I have experienced while at PVBC, but I honestly believe that if people even knew 1/4 of what I do they would question things too.

I'm sure many will choose to dis-credit that which I shared but trust me, when I recall all that I know, I have barely even started to share my experiences. 

One thing that I always want for everyone to know and realize, is that these are MY EXPERIENCES and the things that I have witnessed .
I don't share my stories to destroy a church but I will share how certain people in PVBC have destroyed my life and the lives of many others. 

Pete Reimer.