Thankful For My Heritage? - Page 3

Jason B · #21 06-14-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by aegsm76

Great post, JB.

MissBrattified · #22 06-14-2011, 09:22 PM

I'm thankful that I was raised in a godly home by parents who loved me and tried their best to instill Christian values in me. I also appreciate many of the men and women who have contributed to my growth as a Christian over the years, whether by preaching, teaching or mentoring.

So, I can truthfully say that I appreciate my heritage.

However, that doesn't mean there weren't mistakes made along the way, mistakes I hope I don't repeat with my own children, and things that I didn't or don't like. And yes, things that I did NOT appreciate. Things that were said, done or taught out of ignorance, and occasionally out of malice. Those are parts of my upbringing that I don't appreciate. I suppose when I say that I appreciate my heritage, I mean that I appreciate those positive things that were put into my life, and I'm leaving out the negative.

As a further disclaimer, I would say that not all negative experiences are bad in the grand scheme of things, and some are necessary to facilitate maturity.

acerrak · #23 06-14-2011, 09:33 PM

Im thankful i was raised up in a trinitarian pentacostal church.
Knowing God Lives and dwells with them as well
Thankful for the church bus driver for comming and picking me up.

Thankful I experienced many out pours of the Spirit.

Thankful for the wonderfull people i have met in the apostolic church realm
The deeper study of the word

I have been on both sides of the fence, oneness and trinity, and because of that. I can call both from either side brothers and sisters. and worship amongst them

houston · #24 06-14-2011, 09:38 PM

Great thoughts bratt

Hoovie · #25 06-14-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by acerrak

Im thankful i was raised up in a trinitarian pentacostal church.
Knowing God Lives and dwells with them as well
Thankful for the church bus driver for comming and picking me up.

Thankful I experienced many out pours of the Spirit.

Thankful for the wonderfull people i have met in the apostolic church realm
The deeper study of the word

I have been on both sides of the fence, oneness and trinity, and because of that. I can call both from either side brothers and sisters. and worship amongst them

OneAccord · #26 06-14-2011, 10:24 PM

I came to the Lord in the early 70's by reading A.A. Allens Miracle Magazine. I knew nothing about Oneness and Trinity, all I wanted to know is the Lord. I didn't know how to pray, so I read my prayers out of a little catholic Prayer book. I then started attending an Apostolic church, repented and was baptized. I didn't know what baptism was. They explained it to me, and all I knew, if it took getting dunked, I will willing. I was told I had to seek for the Holy Ghost so, I began the nitely trips to the altar. Radio preacher RW Schambach was coming to town and I wanted to attend. My pastor told me I had no business going to a trinity meeting. Besides, it was all the way accross town and woul be full of black folks.

I went, and so glad I did. I was there to get the Holy Ghost and, on Holy Ghost night, I was the 2nd i line. Bro. Schambach laid hands on me and I recieved the Holy Ghost.

So, yeah, my heritage is on both sides of the aisle. And, its been my desire since that night to sit on neither side but rather between the aisles, and extend the hand of fellowship to all on both sides, whether Oneness or Trinity. For we all are baptizd by His Spirit into One Body.

crakjak · #27 06-14-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

I'm thankful that I was raised in a godly home by parents who loved me and tried their best to instill Christian values in me. I also appreciate many of the men and women who have contributed to my growth as a Christian over the years, whether by preaching, teaching or mentoring.

So, I can truthfully say that I appreciate my heritage.

However, that doesn't mean there weren't mistakes made along the way, mistakes I hope I don't repeat with my own children, and things that I didn't or don't like. And yes, things that I did NOT appreciate. Things that were said, done or taught out of ignorance, and occasionally out of malice. Those are parts of my upbringing that I don't appreciate. I suppose when I say that I appreciate my heritage, I mean that I appreciate those positive things that were put into my life, and I'm leaving out the negative.

As a further disclaimer, I would say that not all negative experiences are bad in the grand scheme of things, and some are necessary to facilitate maturity.

A very mature view, in my opinion Miss B, one in which I embrace and agree with heartily.

Margies3 · #28 06-15-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OneAccord

I came to the Lord in the early 70's by reading A.A. Allens Miracle Magazine. I knew nothing about Oneness and Trinity, all I wanted to know is the Lord. I didn't know how to pray, so I read my prayers out of a little catholic Prayer book. I then started attending an Apostolic church, repented and was baptized. I didn't know what baptism was. They explained it to me, and all I knew, if it took getting dunked, I will willing. I was told I had to seek for the Holy Ghost so, I began the nitely trips to the altar. Radio preacher RW Schambach was coming to town and I wanted to attend. My pastor told me I had no business going to a trinity meeting. Besides, it was all the way accross town and woul be full of black folks.

I went, and so glad I did. I was there to get the Holy Ghost and, on Holy Ghost night, I was the 2nd i line. Bro. Schambach laid hands on me and I recieved the Holy Ghost.

So, yeah, my heritage is on both sides of the aisle. And, its been my desire since that night to sit on neither side but rather between the aisles, and extend the hand of fellowship to all on both sides, whether Oneness or Trinity. For we all are baptizd by His Spirit into One Body.

Was RW Schambach an African-American man? I never knew that. I guess I never really cared and still don't. But I found that pretty surprising just the same. What woulda thunk it? wow. Learn something new every day.

MissBrattified · #29 06-15-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Margies3

Was RW Schambach an African-American man? I never knew that. I guess I never really cared and still don't. But I found that pretty surprising just the same. What woulda thunk it? wow. Learn something new every day.

No.

kingdomapostle · #30 06-15-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OneAccord

I came to the Lord in the early 70's by reading A.A. Allens Miracle Magazine. I knew nothing about Oneness and Trinity, all I wanted to know is the Lord. I didn't know how to pray, so I read my prayers out of a little catholic Prayer book. I then started attending an Apostolic church, repented and was baptized. I didn't know what baptism was. They explained it to me, and all I knew, if it took getting dunked, I will willing. I was told I had to seek for the Holy Ghost so, I began the nitely trips to the altar. Radio preacher RW Schambach was coming to town and I wanted to attend. My pastor told me I had no business going to a trinity meeting. Besides, it was all the way accross town and woul be full of black folks.

I went, and so glad I did. I was there to get the Holy Ghost and, on Holy Ghost night, I was the 2nd i line. Bro. Schambach laid hands on me and I recieved the Holy Ghost.

So, yeah, my heritage is on both sides of the aisle. And, its been my desire since that night to sit on neither side but rather between the aisles, and extend the hand of fellowship to all on both sides, whether Oneness or Trinity. For we all are baptizd by His Spirit into One Body.

Wow, awesome testimony and ...I don't know what to say about your Pastor's comments about the Black folks...but they probably had GREAT singing.