updated 4th January 2006

Just more evidence of the refusal to even sit down for reasonable discussion, The Mediator turned Moderator did not deal with this; the Elders, Pastors & Ladies Time Out Executive ignored it. Praise God one of the Ladies Time Executive -Catherine Taubensee responded - gave a good indication of the real situation and attitudes fosterd by Pastor Marg Cumberlin and her team of ladies. The Time Executive team included Linda Cracknell (wife of an elder), Cathy Taubensee (wife of a staff member), Melanie Schmidt -Chairperson, Kathy Simpson (staff member), Nicky Neibors, Lydia Stinner. Up to September when she was stripped of her leadership role Jennifer Pendergast had been a member of the Time Out executive for many years. Would mean nothing. Pastor Cumberlin and Denise Chalk willingly broke a contract that Jennifer had with a number of ladies.

Should be noted that Catherine Taubensee notes they have not treated Jennifer 'poorly'. Exactly what is keeping somebody in isolation, humiliating her, breaking contracts between her and the attending ladies, preventing her using her spirtual gifts and making false accusations behind her back? Surely that is not grace or love. Again attempts to problem solve are met by deliberate obstruction. Attempts to reintroduce her at Ladies Time Out in March 2004 in a reasonable fashion fought by the elders through their lawyer. Little wonder Jennifer became quite ill and continues to suffer. And she is not alone. Another lady has shared her terrible experiences at the hands of many of the same people and ended up with more serious problems in hospital. When will end? When will those in authority and responsible admit their sin and repent?

Catherine and her husband Dan, a ministry leader/staff member would admit shortly after the following email was sent that they were incensed by the Pendergasts use of law to get a fair hearing. What had caused them to be so incensed? Who was fueling this anger and why? Surely not just the Taubensees. At least praise God the Taubensee's were honest - the only ones in authority who were.

Barry and Jennifer were trusted Alpha Course facilitators under Dan Taubensee's direction for three years, good friends to their children yet they virtually ignored Barry & Jennifer for a year. It was a symptom of a much larger problem. Was this attitude fostered from above?

From: Barry Pendergast <barrypendergast@shaw.ca>
Date: Thu Sep 30, 2004 1:11:34 PM Canada/Mountain
To: Rolly Laing <rklaing@telusplanet.net>
Cc: Craig Edwards <edwardsc@cybersurf.net>, Pastor Marg Cumberlin
<marg@southcalgary.org>, Melanie Schmidt <schmidtsonian@telus.net>,
ann blough <annblough@shaw.ca>, Denise Chaulk <dechaulk@telus.net>
Subject: Jennifer & Ladies time Out

Rolly
One area we did not get to the other night and is of considerable concern to Jennifer is her return to Ladies Time Out. After another
uncomfortable morning for Jennifer we believe a frank dialogue is required, with your help to facilitate a meeting with the main leaders
of the group, Jennifer and her friend Ann Blough. There are many concerns about how Jennifer was treated last fall and how she was
received on her return in March of this year. Concerns have been addressed in writing and by phone by Ann Blough to Melanie Schmidt,
the program leader but she chose not to respond. Its in everybody's interest to deal with these issues at the earliest time.

Can we please arrange a meeting at your convenience with Marg Cumberland, Melanie Schimdt, Jennifer, Ann Blough and whoever is
required from the Elders as soon as possible to address these > concerns.

Appreciate everything you are doing to assist us in settling back into the church.
Barry

From: Catherine & Dan Taubensee <taubensee@shaw.ca>
Date: Thu Sep 30, 2004 9:06:19 PM Canada/Mountain
To: Barry Pendergast <barrypendergast@shaw.ca>
Subject: Re: Jennifer & Ladies time Out

Barry,
I'm not sure how forwarding this message to me is in any way helpful to anyone. As a member of the Time Out exec. I can assure you that Jennifer has never once been treated poorly by us. We have been gracious in spite of the fact that it has been "uncomfortable" for us as well.

Relationships cannot be restored through lawyers or documents , so until there is true communication and resolution, things may remain uncomfortable. I will continue to choose to treat you and Jennifer with kindness, but I will not fake respect and friendship. I will also choose to continue to ask God for the strength to forgive, and maybe someday resolve the hurt between
us. What Jennifer feels may be the natural results of the broken relationships we have all suffered.

I will continue to pray for the reconciliation process.

Cathy