Originally Posted by Pianoman (Post 383893)

Well....you know that saint stealing would be a possibility! :D

Originally Posted by JTULLOCK (Post 383980)

Seems that you two are on the same page, but the fact is that DramaQueen already stated that there is a UPC churcher closer that did not seem to have offered. One thing I know from experience is that some help and some don't. The point of having a fellowship -even though it is more like an organization- is to have someone there to be the family and help in the need of a crisis. Obviosly we can not know for sure if the UPC church did or did not offer. One thing we can say is the AG church did and they are not as close and not part of the fellowship/family. They are part of the body of Christ but what about the family? It says great things about the AG churches leadership and view of the body. It is just sad to me that if you are close enough to another church of the same organization and are not the first ones to ask to assist. IMO:stirpot

Originally Posted by Sweet Pea (Post 384109)

Good job, Jeanie - I think most everyone overlooked this exciting aspect of the initial post! :happydance

Originally Posted by Pianoman (Post 383931)

True! It's human nature!

If a competitor Piano store gets blown away by a tornado, we won't be offering them space in our store! :D

Originally Posted by retsambeW (Post 384402)

I am not sure the other UPC building that is close would have been large enough.

Originally Posted by True Believer (Post 384443)

The difference is you are a business. The church is not supposed to be a business. It is here to save souls. There should be no competition between churches. The church is not the pastor's it belongs to God.

Originally Posted by Steadfast (Post 384532)

Originally Posted by ABIgrad (Post 384504)

This is my first @ posting a comment, but I feel I must. I know for a fact that the pastor of the UPC church 2 blocks away...was the first on the scene to offer any assistance. The District Supt., was there when the offer was made. The AG church is just ascroos the street, and much more convient. "Kudos" to Pastor Cliff Walker, and the Calvary Church (UPC).