“Eastside Church of Christ” in Sydney, Australia, falsely welcomed, but in reality excluded by avoidance, a Christian from attending in small mid-week fellowship groups. The leaders of the church refused to answer basic questions.

(http://www.eastside-church.org.au)

Eastside Church of Christ in Sydney, Australia, refused to provide useful information (date, time and location) of their church’s mid-week meeting, and refused to answer basic questions. In reality, Torsten was excluded from attendance at the church’s mid-week group(s).

The dialogue with Eastside Church of Christ in Sydney, Australia, is read chronologically from the bottom upwards beneath, with the most recent email at the top:

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Eastside Church of Christ.

You have chosen to evade to answer my simple questions to you. By your evasiveness, I reasonably assume that your church decided that you do not want me to communicate with other singles of your church, but that you lack courage to say so openly, and that you lack the moral backbone to speak truthfully regarding your intent. If you had been benevolent, then you would have answered - and you would have answered the truth. You did not.

The pattern of your church leadership is identical to many other false, manipulative, dishonest, cowardly and devilish church leaders.

Regards,

Torsten Nenzen

Eastside Church of Christ.

A) Why was I not welcome to attend on Jan.7?

B) How many small groups are in your church?

C) Am I welcome to attend the small group with also singles next Tuesday?

Regards,

Torsten Nenzen

Eastside Church of Christ.

A) Why was I not welcome to attend on Jan.7?

B) How many small groups are in your church?

C) Am I welcome to attend the small group with also singles next Tuesday?

Regards,

Torsten Nenzen

Eastside Church of Christ.

Thanks for replying. And thanks for provision of a speculative explanation.

Peter Mandalis wrote, however, "We have a small group meeting in one of the member's home ..." which indicates that this particular small group is not in his own home, but is a group that regularly meets in someone else's home.

Since I am well accustomed to dishonesty and manipulation from most church pastors of most churches, I would like to know a factual account to why I as not welcome to attend on the Tuesday Jan.7.

A) Why was I not welcome to attend on Jan.7?

B) How many small groups are in your church?

Regards,

Torsten Nenzen

Hi Torsten,

Peter is on his way to India to continue his missionary work there for a few weeks so he has probably been too busy getting ready to reply, I hope you understand.

The Tuesday night meetings are usually at his house so there won’t be one until he gets back at the end of the month. You are welcome to join us on Sunday morning for the bible study or worship service.

Best regards

Greg Grant

Eastside Church of Christ.

Hello Peter Mandalidis,

I am confident that you have received my inquiry to you both yesterday and the previous day. For some reason you have yet not replied. Please do so. Thanks.

A) Why did Tuesday Jan.7 not work?

B) Am I welcome to attend next Tuesday Jan.14?

Regards,

Torsten Nenzen

Eastside Church of Christ.

Hello Peter Mandalidis,

A) Why did Tuesday Jan.7 not work?

B) Will next Tuesday work?

Regards,

Torsten Nenzen

Eastside Church of Christ.

Hello Peter Mandalidis,

A) Why will tonight Tuesday not work?

B) Will next Tuesday work?

Regards,

Torsten Nenzen

Hi Torsten,

Tonight will not work. Please meet with us on Sunday. I hope this works for you.

Regards, Peter

Hi Peter Nabdalidis,

Thanks! I would like to fellowship with you guys tomorrow, Tuesday Jan.7.

What time? Which address?

Please respond before noon on Tuesday, as I may need time to plan accordingly.

Best regards,

Torsten Nenzen

Hi Torsten,

Nice to hear from you. We have a small group meeting in one of the member's home at Bondi Beach on Tuesday night. Those attending are mostly young singles and you would be most welcome to join us.

Yours in Christ,

Peter Mandalidis

Tel 9662 6024 or Mobile 0439 877 643

Dear Eastside Church of Christ,

Hi.

I am a Christian single man here in Sydney. I seek a Christian community in Sydney where I also might find opportunities to fellowship, socialise, meet and talk with other Christian singles.

Are there opportunities in your congregation where also single Christians can meet and communicate - and build relationships?

Are there fellowship groups, community groups, cell groups or small groups that I can attend?

Best regards,

Torsten Nenzén

Email: torsten@nenzen.net