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02-03-2013, 11:42 AM
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Re: Cutting Back On 'Church' Services
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Originally Posted by Timmy
Leander. Austin area.
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I lived in Austin many years and have a son there now. I love Texas! (Austin is just too cotton pickin' hot from May - Sept. now)
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"I think some people love spiritual bondage just the way some people love physical bondage. It makes them feel secure. In the end though it is not healthy for the one who is lost over it or the one who is lives under the oppression even if by their own choice"
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"We did not wear uniforms. The lady workers dressed in the current fashions of the day, ...silks...satins...jewels or whatever they happened to possess. They were very smartly turned out, so that they made an impressive appearance on the streets where a large part of our work was conducted in the early years.
"It was not until long after, when former Holiness preachers had become part of us, that strict plainness of dress began to be taught.
"Although Entire Sanctification was preached at the beginning of the Movement, it was from a Wesleyan viewpoint, and had in it very little of the later Holiness Movement characteristics. Nothing was ever said about apparel, for everyone was so taken up with the Lord that mode of dress seemingly never occurred to any of us."
Quote from Ethel Goss (widow of 1st UPC Gen Supt. Howard Goss) book "The Winds of God"
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02-03-2013, 02:59 PM
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Re: Cutting Back On 'Church' Services
Well I've had my nap and now I'm ready for some good church tonight.
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02-03-2013, 03:20 PM
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Re: Cutting Back On 'Church' Services
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Well I've had my nap and now I'm ready for some good church tonight.
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Go get your fix!
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02-03-2013, 03:26 PM
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Re: Cutting Back On 'Church' Services
Randy, be nice.
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
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02-03-2013, 03:32 PM
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Re: Cutting Back On 'Church' Services
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Originally Posted by RandyWayne
Go get your fix!
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Brother Randy! We are going to church tonight as well!!!! We are doing a pot-luck and watching the game. God is good! 
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02-03-2013, 03:34 PM
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Re: Cutting Back On 'Church' Services
We are having real church and then communion and foot washing.
I was glad when they said unto me let us go to the house of the Lord.
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02-03-2013, 04:49 PM
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Re: Cutting Back On 'Church' Services
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Originally Posted by followingJesus
We are having real church and then communion and foot washing.
I was glad when they said unto me let us go to the house of the Lord.
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
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02-03-2013, 06:36 PM
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Re: Cutting Back On 'Church' Services
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Originally Posted by seekerman
Why have many 'churches' eliminated their Sunday night services? Lack of interest and attendance?
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Seeker an kill that bug before someone else does.
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Quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD.
Painful moments, TRUST GOD.
Every moment, THANK GOD.
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02-03-2013, 06:40 PM
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Re: Cutting Back On 'Church' Services
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Originally Posted by MissBrattified
Number of church services is a local church decision, and IMO is completely non-spiritual in nature. The local church leadership should determine what's in the best interest of the local congregation. In some places, the majority of people live within walking distance of the church and getting there often isn't a problem. In rural areas, it might be a 30-45 minute drive one way and coming to service is more of an effort--especially for older people. Additionally, if you have a lot of elderly people in your church, some services won't be as well attended. There are practical considerations and I think it's silly to judge people's spirituality by how many services are on the schedule--one way or the other.
Our church only has two official services each week, but we have a drug and alcohol recovery class on Thursday nights, along with weekly music practices and other departmental meetings and functions. I certainly don't feel guilty for not having a Sunday PM service, although sometimes I miss it. We're often doing church *stuff* on Sunday evenings anyway.
All that said: There is a lot of benefit in fellowshipping with other believers and I think the emphasis on church being all about a "shoutin' service" or getting spiritually "fed" is a misnomer. It leads to unrealistic expectations AND missing out on other components that are important to the Christian life. Breaking bread together and building solid relationships with other saints is very important--almost as important as building a solid relationship with God, IMO. The early church prayed together, worshipped together, ate meals together, shared burdens, shared resources, etc. They were a close knit community of believers. So many people want to show up at church and "be blessed" and they really couldn't care less about all the other people there--or about getting to know any of them on a personal level. They are really missing a big part of what the Church is all about.
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Happy moments, PRAISE GOD.
Difficult moments, SEEK GOD.
Quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD.
Painful moments, TRUST GOD.
Every moment, THANK GOD.
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02-03-2013, 06:58 PM
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Re: Cutting Back On 'Church' Services
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Originally Posted by followingJesus
We are having real church and then communion and foot washing.
I was glad when they said unto me let us go to the house of the Lord.
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Good to hear. I would sure hate for you to have unreal church.
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"I think some people love spiritual bondage just the way some people love physical bondage. It makes them feel secure. In the end though it is not healthy for the one who is lost over it or the one who is lives under the oppression even if by their own choice"
Titus2woman on AFF
"We did not wear uniforms. The lady workers dressed in the current fashions of the day, ...silks...satins...jewels or whatever they happened to possess. They were very smartly turned out, so that they made an impressive appearance on the streets where a large part of our work was conducted in the early years.
"It was not until long after, when former Holiness preachers had become part of us, that strict plainness of dress began to be taught.
"Although Entire Sanctification was preached at the beginning of the Movement, it was from a Wesleyan viewpoint, and had in it very little of the later Holiness Movement characteristics. Nothing was ever said about apparel, for everyone was so taken up with the Lord that mode of dress seemingly never occurred to any of us."
Quote from Ethel Goss (widow of 1st UPC Gen Supt. Howard Goss) book "The Winds of God"
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