Statement of Apostolic Policy - Page 3

rgcraig · #21 12-11-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Steinway

This statement makes me wonder if their ushers pack heat!

If I were to visit this church with my wife wearing pants, would a gun be pulled on us as we were forcefully removed from the church?

I've heard that some churches offer "visitor's skirts" that you can put on.

notofworks · #22 12-11-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rgcraig

I've heard that some churches offer "visitor's skirts" that you can put on.

Marilyn Gazowsky did that at one time. I'm guessing they no longer institute that policy. They had fairly large signs posted in the lobby.

Sam · #23 12-11-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Baron1710

You notice it is in the negative, "women NOT WEAR PANTS." So ladies leave your pants at the door, and come on in.
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Is that anything like the guy that got in trouble with the law because his wife told him to drop his pants at the Dry Cleaners?

deltaguitar · #24 12-11-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by notofworks

Isn't that the truth. There's actually a church in Baron's neck of the woods that does exactly that, even the "stock photos." Another good friend of mine, much further west...same thing. You'd have to be there for months before it would start to sink in. It's the tried-and-true LDS tactic. By the time you get deep enough to know what's really going on, you're emotionally attached and it's too late.

At least these people have the guts to say and be honest about who they are.

There is a message from the Pentecostals of West Monroe's Week of Annointing in which Wayne Huntley teaches this as a method for church growth. He even said that he wants some people to not convert to standards real fast so that he can have some "decoys" for the sinners. In the same sermon he also mentions that we don't have true converts until they think "we are right and everybody else is wrong". I was blown away by these comments and they helped me really start distancing myself from UPC doctrine.

Why do we have to lie to people if it is the truth?

Sam · #25 12-11-2009, 08:38 AM

I used to work with a person who was very proud of the policy of the Baptist church where he went. They had signs specifying that no women were allowed in the building wearing pants. He told me that even if a woman florist or delivery person came to deliver flowers for a funeral or wedding she would not be allowed in the building if she had on pants.

John Atkinson · #26 12-11-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rgcraig

I've heard that some churches offer "visitor's skirts" that you can put on.

We have a serious poroblem with visitors showing up in my church with shorts on in summer.

I am thinking some "visitor long britches" is probably the way to fix this.

And for the ladies perhaps a selection of "visitor uncut wigs"

Oh man this has got me just brimming over with ideas....

wonder what materials are best suitable? we would want them to be disposable for health and safety concerns.

Maybe a long sleeve paper shirt with preattached paper tie that buttuns or zips up the back for guys...

I am seeing a whole industry here with big potential....

allstate1 · #27 12-11-2009, 08:46 AM

Johny Paycheck's " Sinners prayer" sure makes a lot of sense to me after being on here a couple days!

rgcraig · #28 12-11-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by John Atkinson

We have a serious poroblem with visitors showing up in my church with shorts on in summer.

I am thinking some "visitor long britches" is probably the way to fix this.

And for the ladies perhaps a selection of "visitor uncut wigs"

Oh man this has got me just brimming over with ideas....

wonder what materials are best suitable? we would want them to be disposable for health and safety concerns.

Maybe a long sleeve paper shirt with preattached paper tie that buttuns or zips up the back for guys...

I am seeing a whole industry here with big potential....

Endless possibilities!!!!

Sam · #29 12-11-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by John Atkinson

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I am seeing a whole industry here with big potential....

Maybe the Pentecostal Publishing House can offer these,

or Home Mission pastors, or missionaries in foreign countries could be provided with packages of these.

Sis. Alvear is not UPC but she has mentioned preaching to folks who are not dressed "properly." Maybe she could carry some of these with her and ask folks to dress "properly" before she will preach to them.

Justin · #30 12-11-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by deltaguitar

There is a message from the Pentecostals of West Monroe's Week of Annointing in which Wayne Huntley teaches this as a method for church growth. He even said that he wants some people to not convert to standards real fast so that he can have some "decoys" for the sinners. In the same sermon he also mentions that we don't have true converts until they think "we are right and everybody else is wrong". I was blown away by these comments and they helped me really start distancing myself from UPC doctrine.

Why do we have to lie to people if it is the truth?

Is this posted online?