District Puts WPF on Notice - Page 16

Jermyn Davidson · #**151** 03-17-2008, 11:50 AM

http://www.apostolicfriendsforum.com...&pictureid=236

I must have laughed for about 5 mins straight on this picture.

I can answer the above question: I learned how to pray at the most legalistic UPCI church I have ever attended! I learned how to pray, experienced God in such a powerful way, used of God there like no where else before or since, to date-- all while going to a church where the Pastor from the pulpit spoke specifically against men wearing facial hair. He told them to find another church to attend if they wanted to keep their mustache. This was done while a man who had been a backslider had returned to Christ, though he was never a member of this church. He and his wife never came back while I was stationed there. When I left that duty station, I was glad to leave that church.

scotty · #**152** 03-17-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 1399

http://www.apostolicfriendsforum.com...&pictureid=236

I must have laughed for about 5 mins straight on this picture.

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Stupid isn't it ?

You can't stop watching it..

Fiyahstarter · #**153** 03-17-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by scotty

But you just said that your preacher was not a clothesline preacher so why are you looked down on?...the conferences? then don't go. Simple answer huh. Is there not a church that has everything the UPC has without the standards? If so why would any of you bother with UPC? What is it about UPC that keeps them coming despite hating the standards?

My pastor is NOT a clothesline preacher. Neither does my pastor nor my first lady look down on me. The "looking down" comes from SOME (not all... not even most... just some) in the church that take it upon themselves to judge people.

As I said, there are some things I love about UPC, other things I hate. The things I LOVE are of GOD. The things I hate are of man. I have enough goose sense to separate the two.

Obviously, there is more that I love about my church than hate, else'n I'd take your advice and just get out (and why do I get the impression that is what you would like me to do???) I'm sure if I had started out at one of the more conservative UPC churches, I WOULD HAVE "gotten out" a long time ago!!

You do seem to be very touchy on the subject of standards. I have a question for you. Can you accept me if I don't adhere to your holiness standards?

Here's my thing. I promise not to make fun of the way you dress if you promise not to make fun of the way I dress. 'K?

Rico · #**154** 03-17-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiyahstarter

Here's my thing. I promise not to make fun of the way you dress if you promise not to make fun of the way I dress. 'K?

If only it were that simple...............................

Barb · #**155** 03-17-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lilanastasia

I think the proper term should be platform "RULES", you think?

If the church teaches a specific standard, then that standard should be respected at all times - not just when you're on the platform...correct?

Our church has platform "rules" - pantyhose, hair "up", men in white shirts, no slits...stuff like that - but they certainly aren't "standards" - or something that we would consider a heaven/hell issue.

Yes, now I can understand rules as you stated them...don't agree with all of them, but understand 'rules'.