A Wrecked Church! - Page 52

Rapture 1 · #**511** 08-05-2012, 06:33 AM

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Rosie, a lot has happened since then. (And continues to happen every day) They did have another vote, men only, by invitation only. Women were not allowed on the property that night. It was 12-2, favoring Bro DF, (of course). It was overseen and carried out by the "Bishop" of OB. Since he won by such a landslide, there is going to be a big celebration Aug 25. Everyone is invited (although the "Bishop" from OB had already said in one of his rules, that no visitor, that has a home church, is allowed there.) Oh well, I guess being a Bishop you can make up the rules as you go along. I never did understand (as old as I am), what the requirements are to being a Bishop. I have only known a couple, and I always thought it was when a preacher gets so old that he can't preach, and that may be right. Someone please let me know.

StillStanding · #**512** 08-05-2012, 07:39 AM

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Rosie, a lot has happened since then. (And continues to happen every day) They did have another vote, men only, by invitation only. Women were not allowed on the property that night. It was 12-2, favoring Bro DF, (of course). It was overseen and carried out by the "Bishop" of OB. Since he won by such a landslide, there is going to be a big celebration Aug 25. Everyone is invited (although the "Bishop" from OB had already said in one of his rules, that no visitor, that has a home church, is allowed there.) Oh well, I guess being a Bishop you can make up the rules as you go along. I never did understand (as old as I am), what the requirements are to being a Bishop. I have only known a couple, and I always thought it was when a preacher gets so only he can't preach, and that may be right. Someone please let me know.

So.....I big celebration of the new pastor (who won by a landslide) is planned, but nobody from other churches are welcome? This just gets stranger!

I guess the 18 people still at the church will party hardy! Maybe they can share a cake.

Rapture 1 · #**513** 08-05-2012, 08:16 AM

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So.....I big celebration of the new pastor (who won by a landslide) is planned, but nobody from other churches are welcome? This just gets stranger!

I guess the 18 people still at the church will party hardy! Maybe they can share a cake.

Well, the "bishop", when he read the new ''rules of the church" a month ago, said, No one is allowed at the church that has a home church, if you have a home church, then go to it! So that being said, how is anyone to come? There are only 18-20 there. The choir from HS, Ms is supposed to sing. And, a preacher, who has big ties to UPC, is supposed to do his thing, (whatever that is, to make it legal). I don't know why, nothing has been done legal yet!! I cannot understand why any church, esp an apostolic church will condone this. And any PREACHER that does attend, something is wrong with them. I would not have any confidence in him or her. Even tho some people say a lot of this is gossip, the parties involved (Bro DF, the "daughter" some of her family and very few friends, and everyone else, know better. It's going to be an interesting party!!!

Sweet Pea · #**514** 08-05-2012, 08:26 AM

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Well, the "bishop", when he read the new ''rules of the church" a month ago, said, No one is allowed at the church that has a home church, if you have a home church, then go to it! So that being said, how is anyone to come? There are only 18-20 there. The choir from HS, Ms is supposed to sing. And, a preacher, who has big ties to UPC, is supposed to do his thing, (whatever that is, to make it legal). I don't know why, nothing has been done legal yet!! I cannot understand why any church, esp an apostolic church will condone this. And any PREACHER that does attend, something is wrong with them. I would not have any confidence in him or her. Even tho some people say a lot of this is gossip, the parties involved (Bro DF, the "daughter" some of her family and very few friends, and everyone else, know better. It's going to be an interesting party!!!

Isn't it possible that he meant for regular services? NOT special services?

Rapture 1 · #**515** 08-05-2012, 08:50 AM

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Isn't it possible that he meant for regular services? NOT special services?

Could be, but some of the other rules, I can't figure! No gossiping( how is that possible?), and no meeting together outside of church.

HeavenBound · #**516** 08-05-2012, 11:54 AM

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The date for the Pastor Installation Service is Aug.24th at 7pm according to the Church bulletin I received last Sunday. The Dixie Echoes are singing there today at 2PM. Counting my husband and myself there were 27 people at Grey Road last Sunday. That was also counting Bro.DF, Sister KK, and Bishop DC. The other members of this Church had more at the worship they held at the motel6. The cream of the crop has a more moving service in the meeting room than the dry service I attended in this very nice building. Of course I didn't stay through the entire service and listen to Bishop DC talk about the devils who are posting on here. That's what his sermon was about. He forgot to mention the devil's that were sitting there listening to him and himself.

AreYouReady? · #**517** 08-05-2012, 01:24 PM

Devils eh? We will let Christ decide who the devils are.

My own personal opinion is:

If I were a member of that church, I'd count my monetary losses and walk away in a heartbeat.

Anybody who has to go to the great lengths to steal from the people like it appears these folks have done deserve an empty building.

RandyWayne · #**518** 08-05-2012, 01:27 PM

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Devils eh? We will let Christ decide who the devils are.

My own personal opinion is:

If I were a member of that church, I'd count my monetary losses and walk away in a heartbeat.

Anybody who has to go to the great lengths to steal from the people like it appears these folks have done deserve an empty building.

Ya, this is the part I always find so amazing. The difficulty that so many people have in simply walking/running/swimming away from a sinking (or sunk!) ship. But then again I always marvel at women who stay with horribly abusive boyfriends and husbands, so it's probably the exact same dynamics.

AreYouReady? · #**519** 08-05-2012, 01:58 PM

Some people must like abuse...or they sanction what those two have done to a body of believers.

I can tell right now is that only the lawyers will get the money.
FWIW: The best thing people can do is to take what money they have and start a new fellowship. Elect a new board and find themselves a God-fearing Pastor who believes in a five-fold ministry. Pray and ask God to bless their new fellowship with an outpouring of His Spirit. Enjoy fellowship with one another.

Leave that empty building behind because Jesus is coming soon and what God-fearing body of believers want to be found in a place like that when He returns?

Rapture 1 · #**520** 08-05-2012, 04:44 PM

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The date for the Pastor Installation Service is Aug.24th at 7pm according to the Church bulletin I received last Sunday. The Dixie Echoes are singing there today at 2PM. Counting my husband and myself there were 27 people at Grey Road last Sunday. That was also counting Bro.DF, Sister KK, and Bishop DC. The other members of this Church had more at the worship they held at the motel6. The cream of the crop has a more moving service in the meeting room than the dry service I attended in this very nice building. Of course I didn't stay through the entire service and listen to Bishop DC talk about the devils who are posting on here. That's what his sermon was about. He forgot to mention the devil's that were sitting there listening to him and himself.

I had heard there were about 20 there last week. I guess that kid couldn't count that high. Oh, well, at the "other church", there were about 40 last week and today about 50. They had a good service with lots of singing, shouting and good fellowship. And good preaching by Bro SG. He use to pastor years ago in Dyersburg. These people haven't been fed in a very long time. They are like a bird out of a cage. The people that are still at Grey Rd have a problem. Why would anyone want to sit through a DRY service,( and give your money), and listen to someone like "Bishop DC", talk such hate messages. I'm glad most of the people have gone, and are enjoying themselves. The 10 that have remained with the "bad guys", I think, are still looking for a miracle. And, of course that could happen, but I wouldn't bet my house on it.