The Pentecostals of ........(Arrogance)?

[acharris]

Originally Posted by keith4him

While we have a AOG pastor/poster here, I would like to know if the latest stats of only 40-45% of AOG members actually claim the HG with tongues as evidence is true?

I can't answer for the entire fellowship. We did a survey of our local congregation and the percentage of MEMBERS who have been filled with the Holy Ghost with the initial physical evidence of speaking in other tongues was 85%. We have many new converts who have not yet joined the church who are still seeking the Baptism, so the overall number was 83%.

Until the number is 100% we still have our praying, teaching, and encouraging cut out for us.

[LordChocolate]

Originally Posted by acharris

Has anyone considered the arrogance of placing on your church sign...
"THE PENTECOSTALS OF TIMBUKTU (OR ANY OTHER CITY)" unless...

You are indeed the only Pentecostals in that city.

You don't want or forsee anyone else ever starting another Pentecostal church in your city.

I really don't mean this to appear mean spirited toward those who already call their churches by this title.

I just wonder how other Pentecostal churches in those cities feel?

I can understand "The Pentecostals of Main Street (or some neighborhood)" but to make the statement that you are indeed "THE PENTECOSTALS OF NEW YORK CITY!" I don't understand it.

You are kidding right? This thread must be totally TIC.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by LordChocolate

You are kidding right? This thread must be totally TIC.

YEP

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by LordChocolate

You are kidding right? This thread must be totally TIC.

Well, when i first read the first post in this thread, I almost provided the following translation

"I dont like AM and his church in Alexandria"

but i thought better of it.

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by acharris

I can't answer for the entire fellowship. We did a survey of our local congregation and the percentage of MEMBERS who have been filled with the Holy Ghost with the initial physical evidence of speaking in other tongues was 85%. We have many new converts who have not yet joined the church who are still seeking the Baptism, so the overall number was 83%.

Until the number is 100% we still have our praying, teaching, and encouraging cut out for us.

I am glad to know as an AOG pastor you feel that way. (seriously)

[acharris]

Originally Posted by Ferd

Well, when i first read the first post in this thread, I almost provided the following translation

"I dont like AM and his church in Alexandria"

but i thought better of it.

I assure you that is NOT the case. I love them dearly.

[Mrs. LPW]

Originally Posted by acharris

I assure you that is NOT the case. I love them dearly.

Good to know!

[committed]

I guess some people don't have anything better to do than to think up some criticisms to state about other ministers and churches. When are we going to start loving one another in spite of our differences?
Doesn't the Bible say, "John 13:35
By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another."
Romans 13:10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour:
It seems that on AFF the more dirt you can dig up, the more popular it is.
It would be a great thing if we could all resolve now - at the beginning of a NEW year, to follow Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Why don't we all give it a try???

[LordChocolate]

Originally Posted by Ferd

Well, when i first read the first post in this thread, I almost provided the following translation

"I dont like AM and his church in Alexandria"

but i thought better of it.

Look I don't care for AM. But I have no reason to try to hurt what he is doing.

[Mrs. LPW]

Originally Posted by LordChocolate

Look I don't care for AM. But I have no reason to try to hurt what he is doing.

Why don't you care for him?