California Conference Report

Sherri · #1 11-06-2008, 05:05 PM

Hi from San Jose! We've been to two sessions so far at Jubilee and I am excited that my daughter and her husband have a great church to attend. There are probably about 2000 seats on the ground floor, plus a huge balcony. It was very full last night for Heidi Baker!

Heidi was great, but she's definitely different. She's not a fantastic speaker, but her anointing is incredible. The first ten minutes or so she kneeled on the floor on the platform and sang to the Lord, just a song from her heart, inviting Jesus' presence. It was very powerful! It's inspiring to hear what God is doing in Mozambique - healings every week, dead people raised, etc. Coming from a very affluent family in So. California, she lives among the slums with the poorest people on earth. I really admire her!

Today, we heard Tudor Bismarck (former UPC) and we will hear him again tonight. As always, he is FABULOUS!! He is so intelligent and so powerful. He spoke on order in God's kingdom. I'm excited about the service tonight.

Praise and worship is VERY LOUD, but great! Ashley said it's not normally quite that loud. The gal leading last night is actually the worship leader for the youth, so she was very energetic, but good.

Mike Hayes is tomorrow, both AM and PM.

George · #2 11-06-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherri

Hi from San Jose! We've been to two sessions so far at Jubilee and I am excited that my daughter and her husband have a great church to attend. There are probably about 2000 seats on the ground floor, plus a huge balcony. It was very full last night for Heidi Baker!

Heidi was great, but she's definitely different. She's not a fantastic speaker, but her anointing is incredible. The first ten minutes or so she kneeled on the floor on the platform and sang to the Lord, just a song from her heart, inviting Jesus' presence. It was very powerful! It's inspiring to hear what God is doing in Mozambique - healings every week, dead people raised, etc. Coming from a very affluent family in So. California, she lives among the slums with the poorest people on earth. I really admire her!

Today, we heard Tudor Bismarck (former UPC) and we will hear him again tonight. As always, he is FABULOUS!! He is so intelligent and so powerful. He spoke on order in God's kingdom. I'm excited about the service tonight.

Praise and worship is VERY LOUD, but great! Ashley said it's not normally quite that loud. The gal leading last night is actually the worship leader for the youth, so she was very energetic, but good.

Mike Hayes is tomorrow, both AM and PM.

WOW! Who else is on the line up to speak?

Sherri · #3 11-06-2008, 05:17 PM

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WOW! Who else is on the line up to speak?

Some local guys from their church who I don't know. Also Michael Pitts, who I'm not a fan of, but I don't really know enough about him to judge. Just things I've heard.

ManOfWord · #4 11-06-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherri

Some local guys from their church who I don't know. Also Michael Pitts, who I'm not a fan of, but I don't really know enough about him to judge. Just things I've heard.

Pitts is from my neck of the woods about 1 hr from here. He has been picked up more than once for DUI and was on house arrest for an indecent exposure charge. These are all public knowledge and the convictions have been in the news. Has a bad reputation in Toledo, where he pastors. I've met him and heard him preach. IMO, just another arrogant "prosperity" preacher who uses people.

Sorry, these things really bother me! (in case you hadn't guessed)

Sam · #5 11-07-2008, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ManOfWord

Pitts is from my neck of the woods about 1 hr from here. He has been picked up more than once for DUI and was on house arrest for an indecent exposure charge. These are all public knowledge and the convictions have been in the news. Has a bad reputation in Toledo, where he pastors. I've met him and heard him preach. IMO, just another arrogant "prosperity" preacher who uses people.

Sorry, these things really bother me! (in case you hadn't guessed)

Y'all know what a narrow minded, hard-nosed, ultra-con that MOW is, so just don't pay him no mind now, y'hear?

ManOfWord · #6 11-07-2008, 08:52 AM

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y'all know what a narrow minded, hard-nosed, ultra-con that mow is, so just don't pay him no mind now, y'hear?

lol!

SecretWarrior · #7 11-06-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherri

Hi from San Jose! We've been to two sessions so far at Jubilee and I am excited that my daughter and her husband have a great church to attend. There are probably about 2000 seats on the ground floor, plus a huge balcony. It was very full last night for Heidi Baker!

Heidi was great, but she's definitely different. She's not a fantastic speaker, but her anointing is incredible. The first ten minutes or so she kneeled on the floor on the platform and sang to the Lord, just a song from her heart, inviting Jesus' presence. It was very powerful! It's inspiring to hear what God is doing in Mozambique - healings every week, dead people raised, etc. Coming from a very affluent family in So. California, she lives among the slums with the poorest people on earth. I really admire her!

Today, we heard Tudor Bismarck (former UPC) and we will hear him again tonight. As always, he is FABULOUS!! He is so intelligent and so powerful. He spoke on order in God's kingdom. I'm excited about the service tonight.

Praise and worship is VERY LOUD, but great! Ashley said it's not normally quite that loud. The gal leading last night is actually the worship leader for the youth, so she was very energetic, but good.

Mike Hayes is tomorrow, both AM and PM.

Isn't Dick Bernel trinitarian? I assume from reading this post that you're okay with her attending his church.

Sherri · #8 11-06-2008, 11:43 PM

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Isn't Dick Bernel trinitarian? I assume from reading this post that you're okay with her attending his church.

I'm totally fine with her attending church there. I'm glad it's a powerful Spirit filled place and everyone that I met there is totally sold out to God. Ashley knows what she believes and I'm not worried about her. I loved this church!!

Sherri · #9 11-06-2008, 11:49 PM

Tudor PREACHED tonight!!! He had everyone on their feet, out in the aisles--he was amazing! He did an altar call for young singles, and then another one for pastors/wives. It's nearly 11 pm here, but we just got back to the hotel, coming straight from church.

One thing interesting about Jubilee - there are still some very conservative, old style things. They have a rockin' choir (only about 5 Caucasians), and a grand piano, which is not normal in newer churches. I noticed that all the women in their choir who had on skirts instead of pants, had them below the knees. I thought it was a pretty conservative platform stance for California. I don't have a clue what Dick Bernal's background is, but he associates a lot with Tudor and Mike Hayes, who are both from UPC backgrounds.

Light · #10 11-07-2008, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherri

I'm totally fine with her attending church there. I'm glad it's a powerful Spirit filled place and everyone that I met there is totally sold out to God. Ashley knows what she believes and I'm not worried about her. I loved this church!!

If they are totally sold out for God, why don't they obey the bible. Now I may be old fashioned but if I am sold on something it means I go all the way with what I am sold on. They refuse to believe Jesus is the Father. Jesus said you will die in your sin's if you don't believe he is the Father. Sin can never enter there.