I used to think that as well... it even bothered me when our church changed it's name from First United Pentecostal to Capital Community Church.
I've realized since then, that it really doesn't matter what name your church goes by, that's only a legality. What matters is what is taught behind the doors and what the church is doing beyond it's four walls to reach the lost of that city.
I think being "proud" to be UPC is a waste of pride... if you're going to be proud of anything, be proud of Jesus.
See, had I been visiting a place and looking for a oneness church, "United Pentecostal Church" would be one of the first things I look for simply because I know what they believe. Now, had it been Capital Community Church, I would have passed it by. (Not trying to be rude or anything here) How would one find out if y'all are oneness or not? I don't think a name has much to do with anything except for identifying oneself.
Anytime I see a "UPC church", "Jesus Name Apostolic church" I might feel safe visiting that church.......
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See, had I been visiting a place and looking for a oneness church, "United Pentecostal Church" would be one of the first things I look for simply because I know what they believe. Now, had it been Capital Community Church, I would have passed it by. (Not trying to be rude or anything here) How would one find out if y'all are oneness or not? I don't think a name has much to do with anything except for identifying oneself.
Anytime I see a "UPC church", "Jesus Name Apostolic church" I might feel safe visiting that church.......
I agree with you there... I guess the point could be made, we aren't really here for the visiting Oneness people, so much as for the community in which we live...
We're also a church that believes strongly in one on one soul winning.. neighbours, co-workers, doctors, cashiers... that sort of thing. So we don't rely on people coming in because of what the church sign says. Seeing as the average joe doesn't know what UPCI believes.
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Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
I agree with you there... I guess the point could be made, we aren't really here for the visiting Oneness people, so much as for the community in which we live...
We're also a church that believes strongly in one on one soul winning.. neighbours, co-workers, doctors, cashiers... that sort of thing. So we don't rely on people coming in because of what the church sign says. Seeing as the average joe doesn't know what UPCI believes.
Should you not be identifiable to all as UPC....Commuity infers non denominational
Should you not be identifiable to all as UPC....Commuity infers non denominational
We belong to our community. We're there for them. God fills us with the Holy Ghost to empower us to reach the lost...
We're not empowered to be UPC for other UPCers...
We don't hide what we believe, that's for certain.
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Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
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