Pre-emptive attack on predecessor who formed new church
Charles Lewis, National Post Published: Thursday, January 10, 2008
An Anglican bishop will issue new licences to all the clergy in his diocese -- an "unprecedented" move that appears to be a pre-emptive attack on any priests who may be thinking of joining a breakaway faction that opposes same-sex blessings.
Cyrus Pitman, the Bishop of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, sent a letter on Dec. 18 to all clergy demanding they attend a service on Jan. 21 in which they would all have to renew their vows and also have their Church licences reissued.
The situation is especially charged because Bishop Pitman's predecessor, Donald Harvey, who retired more than three years ago, formally left the Anglican Church of Canada in the fall to lead a new Canadian church that reports to a conservative bishop in South America.
But Bishop Harvey said yesterday not a single Newfoundland priest has approached the new Church about defecting and Bishop Pitman is questioning the loyalty of those who have yet to show disloyalty.
The McGruders are honorary Canadians, so I thought I'd copy this post over here to be sure that everybody sees and prays.
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Originally Posted by SoCaliUPC
Priscilla McGruder has not felt well for several weeks. She has been undergoing numerous tests. Today it was confirmed that she has cancer!
The tests reveal that the cancer is in her liver, ribs, shoulder and femur bone. Her chemotherapy will begin a week from Monday. She and Carroll are very strong in their faith!!! Nothing the doctors said to them today weakened their resolve! She told the doctors she has been here before! They have put their trust in God!!
Please remember this incredible lady of God in your prayers!!
Applicants for upgrades to Rev. G. T. Brewer January 31
Are there any AD pastors here who are worried that their church will apply for an "upgrade?"
I can see it now: "Dear Bro. Brewer, Our church would like to upgrade to the latest version of pastor. Our present pastor lacks functionality, is difficult to interface with the board hardware, is slow on the start up, and takes forever to complete preaching tasks. We would also like the latest version of preacher's wife; our present version is so outdated that it still has the poof logo, and runs on the 'Sing Unto the Lord' operating system."
Are there any AD pastors here who are worried that their church will apply for an "upgrade?"
I can see it now: "Dear Bro. Brewer, Our church would like to upgrade to the latest version of pastor. Our present pastor lacks functionality, is difficult to interface with the board hardware, is slow on the start up, and takes forever to complete preaching tasks. We would also like the latest version of preacher's wife; our present version is so outdated that it still has the poof logo, and runs on the 'Sing Unto the Lord' operating system."
Are there any AD pastors here who are worried that their church will apply for an "upgrade?"
I can see it now: "Dear Bro. Brewer, Our church would like to upgrade to the latest version of pastor. Our present pastor lacks functionality, is difficult to interface with the board hardware, is slow on the start up, and takes forever to complete preaching tasks. We would also like the latest version of preacher's wife; our present version is so outdated that it still has the poof logo, and runs on the 'Sing Unto the Lord' operating system."
CUTE
__________________ Mrs. LPW
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
I remember killing bull frogs in the bulrushes with D&J.
I was just telling someone the HC bullfrog story the other day!! Especially the one where they would croak all night and finally my Dad would go out and throw a handful of rocks and he would no more that get back into bed and you would hear "CCCRROOCCKK!!"
I went to a great choir clinic at the church on Mark drive today with Kevin Howard, music director of POA. Todd & Shy did a great job hosting, the church folk were so accommodating, Kevin was amazing, and the Lord moved mightily. We were very fortunate to be able to attend such a function, thanks Saint John!!!!!
I was just telling someone the HC bullfrog story the other day!! Especially the one where they would croak all night and finally my Dad would go out and throw a handful of rocks and he would no more that get back into bed and you would hear "CCCRROOCCKK!!"
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