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06-20-2007, 12:20 PM
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I attend the Church of AFF
Could this forum or any Christian forum take the place of the traditional church setting as we know it? We have fellowship with other Christians here. We discuss the Bible here. We pray for each other here. We encourage and edify one another here. There are ministers who have been called of God here. I've felt the presence of the Lord while reading some of the posts here. What more could I want from a church?
Would it be pleasing to God if I just had church here and maybe sent my tithes and offerings to the owners of AFF instead of going to my usual church?
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06-20-2007, 12:23 PM
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Bro. Y, I'll never forget...
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is AFF a "board-run" church??? if so, what does the Bible have to say about that???  Who's the official AFF pastor?? Who's the assistant pastor??? Is Thad the Kid's Choir Music Director???
How can one apply for church positions, before they all fill up??? Where can I buy CDs, or DVDs, for that matter???
Do AFF have official "church bylaws"??? Is registration acceptance onto the official AFF roll???
Just a few questions to start with....
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06-20-2007, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Malvaro
is AFF a "board-run" church???
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of course, that is what the admins and the moderators do under the influence and wisdom of the Holy Spirit!
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if so, what does the Bible have to say about that???
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the bible speaks of deacons and bishops and elders who were appointed by the laying on of hands. To make it official we should have a 'virtual' laying on of hands ceremony. Are there any apostles on board here?
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Who's the official AFF pastor??
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There were many teachers at the church of Antioch. I think we will have to rotate pastors to meet the needs of all the fellowship. A UC, a moderate, and a liberal chosen by the vote of the fellowship and then submitted for approval to the board. Acts 6:3
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Who's the assistant pastor???
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Do we really need one?
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Is Thad the Kid's Choir Music Director???
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Thad has a problem with his temper, but if he can get that under control, I don't see why not.
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How can one apply for church positions, before they all fill up???
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Much prayer and fasting would be involved in this by the board and those who wish to fill a position. Seek the will of God. Is there a prophet here? Acts 13:2
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Where can I buy CDs, or DVDs, for that matter???
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Go to YOU-Tube.
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Do AFF have official "church bylaws"???
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Did they have such a thing in the Bible?
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Is registration acceptance onto the official AFF roll???
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yes, of course we prefer those who profess to be Apostolic ( is there a concensus on this term) but anyone is welcome since our goal is to convert the lost and strengthen the body.
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Just a few questions to start with....
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His banner over me is LOVE.... My soul followeth hard after thee....Love one another with a pure heart fervently. Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
To be a servant of God, it will cost us our total commitment to God, and God alone. His burden must be our burden... Sis Alvear
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06-20-2007, 12:43 PM
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Beautiful are the feet......
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I would like to put my name in the hat as treasurer of AFF church, so I can collect tithes! 
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06-20-2007, 12:46 PM
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Bro. Y, I'll never forget...
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Originally Posted by Pianoman
I would like to put my name in the hat as treasurer of AFF church, so I can collect tithes! |
Ok Judu.... errrr Pianoman.... is PayPal acceptable for paying tithes & offering???
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"Rules without relationship lead to rebellion." Dr. James Dobson
"You don't need a license to preach, or teach, or win souls." RonB
"In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength." Robert E. Lee (1807-1870)
Never tell a young person that anything cannot be done. God may have been waiting centuries for someone ignorant enough of the impossible to do that very thing. ~ John Andrew Holmes
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06-20-2007, 12:51 PM
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Beautiful are the feet......
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Ok Judu.... errrr Pianoman.... is PayPal acceptable for paying tithes & offering???
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 Yes, we can set up automatic deductions from your bank account using PayPal. We will contact your employment each payday to see how much you made, then we will deduct 10% + a simple $10 handling fee. (FOR ME!)
The tithe will be put to good use, as we will be creating a 30 second TV ad for national TV to attract more souls (and their money!) to AFF!!
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06-20-2007, 12:47 PM
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Ummm, I hate to be the one to have to point this out...............
But usually a church is at least governed by a group of people who pretty much agree with each other, even if the whole congregation doesn't.
The problem I see here is that who is going to be the governing body? If it's the UC, then the Libs are not gonna be ok. And if it's the libs, then UC's won't be happy.
Sorry to be the wet blanket. 
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06-20-2007, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Margies3
Ummm, I hate to be the one to have to point this out...............
But usually a church is at least governed by a group of people who pretty much agree with each other, even if the whole congregation doesn't.
The problem I see here is that who is going to be the governing body? If it's the UC, then the Libs are not gonna be ok. And if it's the libs, then UC's won't be happy.
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No problem, this was written TIC.
But I know there are some out there that consider this type of thing an acceptable substitute for the traditional church.
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His banner over me is LOVE.... My soul followeth hard after thee....Love one another with a pure heart fervently. Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
To be a servant of God, it will cost us our total commitment to God, and God alone. His burden must be our burden... Sis Alvear
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06-20-2007, 12:37 PM
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Online churches are the wave of the future.
I can't imagine AFF as an online church though. There is too much difference of opinion regarding basic doctrine.
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06-20-2007, 12:39 PM
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just lurking...
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Online churches are the wave of the future.
I can't imagine AFF as an online church though. There is too much difference of opinion regarding basic doctrine.
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The physical church is no different. It's just that people are not allowed be vocal about it.
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