New Year - Happy or Not

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

That sounds like a wonderful service!!

Happy New Year, Liz!!!

Happy New Year Pressing! Sounds like 2010 will be a wonderful year for you!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by missourimary

I've never been to an Apostolic communion service that didn't include footwashing. I was taught (years ago) that footwashing was a sign of cleansing, getting the "dust" off since baptism. It was also taught that if you didn't participate, you were "none of his." Far cry from the newer pastor's idea that communion shouldn't be served because it isn't safe... if you eat "unworthily" you may die! (I'm not there anymore, BTW.)

I think these are both extremes, but I still miss footwashing... and communion.

Very extreme. And the "unworthily" is taken, totally, out of context. It is speaking of not remembering or honoring what Christ did on the Cross. That is what would make you "unworthy".

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Elizabeth

Happy New Year Pressing! Sounds like 2010 will be a wonderful year for you!

Yes, I'm very excited!! August won't get here soon enough!

[dizzyde]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I think some react differently. I am moved by it, but I can't say that I end up sobbing.

Some of the deepest feelings I have had are never expressed openly. Just too deep to cry, KWIM?

We have had a tremendous move of the Holy Ghost is many of the footwashing services.

Yeah, I think that's part of it, I am not a big crier, and when I do, it usually is at the strangest times! lol!

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by dizzyde

I understand that, but for me, for some reason there has always been a disconnect. I don't know why, I don't mind doing it at all, but it always winds up being so awkward. While I might say a simple prayer while doing it, my partner invariably winds up sobbing, and then I just feel dumb and inadequate. Not a great experience, I feel somehow like I have ripped them off, so I just started avoiding it!

I don't get emotional either-and feel awkward too. I just go through the motions to get it over. Like washing dishes- Sorry if that offends anyone but I can totally relate to what De is saying here.

[dizzyde]

Originally Posted by Elizabeth

I don't get emotional either-and feel awkward too. I just go through the motions to get it over. Like washing dishes- Sorry if that offends anyone but I can totally relate to what De is saying here.

ROFL, that is it exactly!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by dizzyde

Yeah, I think that's part of it, I am not a big crier, and when I do, it usually is at the strangest times! lol!

I'm not a big crier either. The only time I can come close to breaking down is when the pressure has been applied for so long, I can't take it anymore. That doesn't happen often, but when it does, I have a big meltdown.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Elizabeth

I don't get emotional either-and feel awkward too. I just go through the motions to get it over. Like washing dishes- Sorry if that offends anyone but I can totally relate to what De is saying here.

You are soooo funny!!! I love that!

[rgcraig]

It was a big changing decade for me, but I expect the next decade to be exciting and full of fun with grandchildren!!!!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

It was a big changing decade for me, but I expect the next decade to be exciting and full of fun with grandchildren!!!!

Happy New Year, Renda!!!! I mean, Granda!!!!