David F. Grey-- pioneer

[Pro31:28]

Originally Posted by SoCaliUPC

I remember one sermon about are you a bastard. I was young and thought he was cussing.

That is so funny that you mentioned that! I actually have that quote highlighted in my Bible with the notes of the sermon!

[ReformedDave]

Originally Posted by Nathaylie

Brother Grey and Sister Grey were awesome. I can picture him the way he slapped or clapped his hands after making a point. I am looking at the bible that they gave my wife and myself on August 22nd 1992 when we were married with Psalms 90:17 under his signature. David you are also awesome. You gave one of my daughters breathing treatments a couple times in the hospital. She is now 12 and asthma free.

Thanks for the memories- Glad your daughter is OK.

[ReformedDave]

Originally Posted by StMark

Brother Grey was awesome! I miss teachers like him
.You just don't hear them like him anymore.


Dave, Your Dad was one of my Dad's mentors in the early
years in Southern CA.. He really looked up to him and your Dad
gave him a lot of sound advice and imparted much wisdom.

I believe they were also neighboring pastors at one time?
It was before my time.

Mark, the feeling was mutual. Yes my dad pastored in Turlock...twice.

Some of their fondest memories came out of that valley.

[ReformedDave]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

I had some problems with some of his answers lol, but he really was one of the UPCs great ones

You think you had problems with some of his answers......

[ReformedDave]

Originally Posted by Ron

You have an awesome and rich heritage RD!

I remember his stories of being pastored by Ewart, Harry Morse, Brother-in-law to Clyde Haney, almost pastoring Bro. Goss' church, having Azusa Street members in his first church, pastoring the brother of famous baptist missionary CT Studd, and a million more things.

[Bro-Larry]

He was a great man, Dave.

[ReformedDave]

Originally Posted by Bro-Larry

He was a great man, Dave.

Thanks Bro-Larry.

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by ReformedDave

I remember his stories of being pastored by Ewart, Harry Morse, Brother-in-law to Clyde Haney, almost pastoring Bro. Goss' church, having Azusa Street members in his first church, pastoring the brother of famous baptist missionary CT Studd, and a million more things.

Oh come on, now...you can't go saying those things and not tell us at least one story!

[ReformedDave]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

Oh come on, now...you can't go saying those things and not tell us at least one story!

Just one short one-

My dad was elected first youth director for the UPC and at the next gen. conf. he petitioned to get funding for the youth dept. by being able to take and keep offerings that they received at youth meetings. Oscar Vouga STRONGLY objected and argued against the proposition. Bro. Goss liked my dad and he forced it to a vote, which passed, and Bro. Vouga stormed out. That nite he and my dad got together and my dad said that Vouga was a real gentleman and they remained friends until Bro. Vouga passed away. My father really looked up to him and appreciated his preaching.

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by ReformedDave

Just one short one-

My dad was elected first youth director for the UPC and at the next gen. conf. he petitioned to get funding for the youth dept. by being able to take and keep offerings that they received at youth meetings. Oscar Vouga STRONGLY objected and argued against the proposition. Bro. Goss liked my dad and he forced it to a vote, which passed, and Bro. Vouga stormed out. That nite he and my dad got together and my dad said that Vouga was a real gentleman and they remained friends until Bro. Vouga passed away. My father really looked up to him and appreciated his preaching.

Thanks, Dave, but you don't know how much I dislike politics within the church body. I'm glad you related one with a better ending the most I've heard in this forum!

I read the story of your dad that Bro Sam gave the link to. Did your dad ever see his parents again after they left for Japan without him?