UPCI is getting BIGGER!

[harleypreacher]

Every year at conference, the people are getting bigger and bigger. I just watched people this year in St Louis, women who are so obese that they can’t walk, preachers with huge stomachs, is it just me or is the UPCI as an organization getting fatter by the year?

With this kind of growth we will have to double the seating in a few years and charge $100 per person for conference fees.

I was watching a preacher who had to be over 500 lbs, so big he couldn’t stand up, I was wondering how he could justify preaching against smoking being harmful to your body, or being addicted to alcohol.

Doubling in a Decade, Global Impact!

[Pastor Keith]

Originally Posted by harleypreacher

Every year at conference, the people are getting bigger and bigger. I just watched people this year in St Louis, women who are so obese that they can’t walk, preachers with huge stomachs, is it just me or is the UPCI as an organization getting fatter by the year?

With this kind of growth we will have to double the seating in a few years and charge $100 per person for conference fees.

I was watching a preacher who had to be over 500 lbs, so big he couldn’t stand up, I was wondering how he could justify preaching against smoking being harmful to your body, or being addicted to alcohol.

Doubling in a Decade, Global Impact!

They just have a thyroid problem!

[rgcraig]

American citizens are getting bigger!

Been to the mall lately?

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

American citizens are getting bigger!

Been to the mall lately?

This is definitely an American problem--not a UPC problem.

Butter, cream, carbs, starchy, fatty foods, unhealthy oils in everything, fried foods, sugar added to just about everything...

Add that to lifestyles and careers that require little-no physical exertion, and you have a BIG problem.

[Jeffrey]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

This is definitely an American problem--not a UPC problem.

Butter, cream, carbs, starchy, fatty foods, unhealthy oils in everything, fried foods, sugar added to just about everything...

Add that to lifestyles and careers that require little-no physical exertion, and you have a BIG problem.

American problem, but preachers and church folk take the cake (no pun intended)! Late night services (especially Sunday Nights), then splurging at the fast food restaurants, italian cuisines or buffets. Of course going to sleep right afterward. Not to mention the skinny choices (again no pun intended) of recreation and fun. Let's see, eat here or there. Choices, choices, choices.

To be fair, it's something we should all be concerned with. Preachers get the scrutiny because of there position, but it's an entire North America and church world problem. We are a land of blessing. Even the most poor among us is not starving. Nothing to be snarky about, and surely nothing to point fingers about. Let's do better church!

This is another reason why fasting is a great idea. It helps us to connect with the majority of the world that is doing without. Humility that breeds compassion.

[notofworks]

Originally Posted by harleypreacher

Every year at conference, the people are getting bigger and bigger. I just watched people this year in St Louis, women who are so obese that they can’t walk, preachers with huge stomachs, is it just me or is the UPCI as an organization getting fatter by the year?

With this kind of growth we will have to double the seating in a few years and charge $100 per person for conference fees.

I was watching a preacher who had to be over 500 lbs, so big he couldn’t stand up, I was wondering how he could justify preaching against smoking being harmful to your body, or being addicted to alcohol.

Doubling in a Decade, Global Impact!

I clicked because I thought, "Huh? They are? I sure haven't heard that."

It goes back decades. My memories of GC as a child were all the huge district officials on the stage. One year our Dis. superintendent spoke about sacrifice and his vest wouldn't cover his huge stomach. It was hard to listen to.

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by notofworks

I clicked because I thought, "Huh? They are? I sure haven't heard that."

It goes back decades. My memories of GC as a child were all the huge district officials on the stage. One year our Dis. superintendent spoke about sacrifice and his vest wouldn't cover his huge stomach. It was hard to listen to.

I rest my case.

[notofworks]

Originally Posted by Cindy

I rest my case.

Case well rested! You got me!

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by harleypreacher

Every year at conference, the people are getting bigger and bigger. I just watched people this year in St Louis, women who are so obese that they can’t walk, preachers with huge stomachs, is it just me or is the UPCI as an organization getting fatter by the year?

With this kind of growth we will have to double the seating in a few years and charge $100 per person for conference fees.

I was watching a preacher who had to be over 500 lbs, so big he couldn’t stand up, I was wondering how he could justify preaching against smoking being harmful to your body, or being addicted to alcohol.

Doubling in a Decade, Global Impact!

Why don't you try to be less offensive.

[Cindy]

And all the jerks of AFF will love this thread.