I have Left the UPC Church

[Michlow]

Originally Posted by nathan_slatter

Free at last, free at last, Thank God almighty we're free at last...

There is a reason I call you my evil twin!

[CC1]

Michlow,

I appreciate your thread. My concern is a practical one from 48 years of observation.

Far too often those that become untethered from their foundations blow away in the wind and never seem to land on solid ground again.

As you know I share some of the same concerns you do for the UPC and old time Oneness Pentecost.

However I have always kept hold of what I consider my spiritual foundation and that is confidence in God, the work of Calvary, etc, etc. On a more practical level what I have kept hold of in my foundation is what I consider committment and faithfulness to the house and word of God.

Too many times I see folks who either get or seek a "better understanding" of things just end up unplugged from any assembly of believers. They are either all alone (a Coopite) or manage to find a handful of other malcontents who share concerns or views with them.

All I am saying is beware. Make an honest re-evaluation often to see if you are out in the ether living by the words of that famous song "Me and Jesus got our own thing goin' on" or if you are willing to find a pastor and assembly you can submit yourself to for the important ministry to you spoken of in the Epistles.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by CC1

Michlow,

I appreciate your thread. My concern is a practical one from 48 years of observation.

Far too often those that become untethered from their foundations blow away in the wind and never seem to land on solid ground again.

As you know I share some of the same concerns you do for the UPC and old time Oneness Pentecost.

However I have always kept hold of what I consider my spiritual foundation and that is confidence in God, the work of Calvary, etc, etc. On a more practical level what I have kept hold of in my foundation is what I consider committment and faithfulness to the house and word of God.

Too many times I see folks who either get or seek a "better understanding" of things just end up unplugged from any assembly of believers. They are either all alone (a Coopite) or manage to find a handful of other malcontents who share concerns or views with them.

All I am saying is beware. Make an honest re-evaluation often to see if you are out in the ether living by the words of that famous song "Me and Jesus got our own thing goin' on" or if you are willing to find a pastor and assembly you can submit yourself to for the important ministry to you spoken of in the Epistles.

This is good advice, CC1...

[Michlow]

Originally Posted by CC1

Michlow,

I appreciate your thread. My concern is a practical one from 48 years of observation.

Far too often those that become untethered from their foundations blow away in the wind and never seem to land on solid ground again.

As you know I share some of the same concerns you do for the UPC and old time Oneness Pentecost.

However I have always kept hold of what I consider my spiritual foundation and that is confidence in God, the work of Calvary, etc, etc. On a more practical level what I have kept hold of in my foundation is what I consider committment and faithfulness to the house and word of God.

Too many times I see folks who either get or seek a "better understanding" of things just end up unplugged from any assembly of believers. They are either all alone (a Coopite) or manage to find a handful of other malcontents who share concerns or views with them.

All I am saying is beware. Make an honest re-evaluation often to see if you are out in the ether living by the words of that famous song "Me and Jesus got our own thing goin' on" or if you are willing to find a pastor and assembly you can submit yourself to for the important ministry to you spoken of in the Epistles.

CeeCeeOne,

I appreciate your concerns, and I honestly have no desire to be isolated and cut off for the rest of my life. I do want to move forward. But I must be honest and say that right now, I have no idea what that entails. I guess I am waiting for God to tell me what the next step is. For now, I am not all the concerned with the great unknown. But if 2 years pass, and I have still not moved forward, then you have permission to smack me upside the head!

[berkeley]

Would you please share your journey with us.

This just in! They have discovered the Apostolic Salvation Requirements!!!!

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9G_RqvJK2...proval.lrg.jpg

[mfblume]

Originally Posted by Sheltiedad

This just in! They have discovered the Apostolic Salvation Requirements!!!!

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9G_RqvJK2...proval.lrg.jpg

HAHA!

And who said it takes a rocket scientist to learn this?

[Whole Hearted]

If you have left the oneness of God, repentance, baptism in Jesus name, Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues and holy living ( holiness of lifestyle and dress, both inward and outward). If you have left any of these you have left the church. There is only one church.

[berkeley]

Originally Posted by Whole Hearted

If you have left the oneness of God, repentance, baptism in Jesus name, Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues and holy living ( holiness of lifestyle and dress, both inward and outward). If you have left any of these you have left the church. There is only one church.

What is it that you people do not understand? No one here is advocating the dress style of a ho.

P.S.
did you call he whose info I gave you?

[Michlow]

Originally Posted by Berkeley

What is it that you people do not understand? No one here is advocating the dress style of a ho.

P.S.
did you call he whose info I gave you?

Oops! Did I forget to mention that part? Yep, the same day I "turned in my membership", I went out an got myself some hotpants and a tube top. Next week I'm gonna Pastor Tribble up and see if he will let me sing in his church