My husband and I would like to switch to a different adult couples Sunday school class at church, but we don't want to hurt the feelings of our current Sunday school teacher and his wife. They are really nice people, it's just that this new class has been formed by some old friends of ours from a class we were in years ago, and we would like to try it out there; as this new class has people more of our own age/same life stage. etc. Someone told me that we should just start going to the new class and not say anything, but that feels to weird. The class we are in right now I am not really getting much out of.
2007-02-11 07:32:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Go where you will grow. I teach Sunday school and am never offended when people move in or out. Explain that you want to check out something different. No Problemo if there's no pride involved.
2007-02-11 07:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by TiM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sister, I recommend you invite your "old teacher and spouse" over to your house for diner and thank them for all they have done for you. Let them know why you will be switching as you stated above. I am sure feelings will most likely be hurt, but it is unavoidable and human nature.
If you just suddenly stopped attending one class you would seriously hurt feelings and I believe it would be quite wrong. I also would avoid telling your current teacher that you are not getting much out of the class. Because it could be you and not your teacher. Even if it was the teacher they should be congratulated for taking on extra duties and trying to help the Church by giving of their time. Few people put action behind their criticisms. Mind you I am not trying to impugn your honor, merely giving voice to things you yourself have probably observed as well.
Bottom line is move and be fed other wise you will be miserable and cause you unnecessary grief.
2007-02-11 07:47:36 · answer #2 · answered by crimthann69 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should just explain to your Sunday school teacher as you did to us. It should be quite easy to understand without hurt feelings. However I wouldn't include the fact that you aren't getting much out of your current class.
2007-02-11 07:42:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's rather sad that those who have GIVEN their lives to Christ are so easily hurt that one must often walk on egg shells....but they are.
About the only thing you can do is tell your present class in the very, very fewest of words that you want to join your friends in their new class, thank them for the fellowship and what you have learned....and go to the new class the next week.
But greet your "old" class friends each time you see the.
2007-02-11 07:40:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell your current Sunday school class the truth that you want to try something different for awhile. They will understand.
2007-02-11 07:37:45 · answer #5 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you don't want to string him along if you don't have any feelings for him. So you can either sit him down and explain nicely the situation that you don't want to go or you can go to the dance with him and who know you may change your mind when it is all said and done. Sometimes one needs to get to know the person first before feelings can be felt.
2016-05-23 22:07:17 · answer #6 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with visiting other classes. No offence should be taken.
2007-02-11 07:42:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you thirsting for more information or are you going for the people? be honest with your motives...... God will Guide and bless everyone all at the same time.
2007-02-11 07:40:36 · answer #8 · answered by zee zee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋