Creating a New Fellowship

[Steve Epley]

Prevailing
Oneness
of
Pentecost

P.O.O.P.


Our motto


POOP HAPPENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

POOP is the answer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So & So the chairman of POOP.

POOP's officials.

Originally Posted by stmatthew

Here is your chance (like you really need one) to tell us what you think is important in a fellowship. If you were going to create a new one, or join a new one, what would you be looking for? What do you see as non-negotiables? How structured would you have it??


Maybe we will incorporate AFF and start giving out licenses...................for a small fee of course.

HONEST PEOPLE
PEOPLE WHO DON'T LIE
PEOPLE WHO DON'T STEAL
PEOPLE WHO DON'T SOW DISCORD
PEOPLE WHO AREN'T SELFISH
PEOPLE WHO AREN'T DECEIVERS
PEOPLE WHO DON'T PLAY POLITICS
PEOPLE WHO ARE CONSISTENT
............PEOPLE WHO SHOW GOD'S LOVE!!!!!

PEOPLE WHO HAVE TRULY REPENTED, HAD THEIR SINS REMITTED WITH BAPTISM IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST AND RECEIVED THE HOLY GHOST WILL SHOW THE AFOREMENTIONED FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT!!

IMAGINE...AND PRAY THAT SOMEDAY WE WILL HAVE THIS FELLOWSHIP AND WE WILL: IN HEAVEN!!

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

What you call "minors" is the foundation doctrine of the New Testament Church.

Michael, The life, death, buriel and resurection of Jesus christ is the foundation of the New Testament. The revalation of the Might God in Christ and the Proper response to the Gospel as found in the book of Acts, are the foundation of the New Testament Apostolic Church.

what happens to dead people that do not obey the Gospel doesnt rise to that level. how one views the end of this age have little to no bering on Salvation. you have run down a rabbit trial and have lost your way.

you need to get back to the basics and let the minor stuff take care of themselves.

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

How does one with a minister in this fictitious fellowship that falls into immorality or preaches he's the Messiah? How does one disqualify undesirables?

This is a good question!

[SDG]

Originally Posted by Ferd

This is a good question!

It should read "How does one deal w/ ...."

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

It should read "How does one deal w/ ...."

you probably cringe at my spelling too....but I dont worry about your syntax.


your question is one of the reasons why I want a 1948 UPCI without the legalism.

I believe in solid structure but with the room for a pastor to pastor and room for open and lively discussion of the important issues.

We need to understand that seperation and holiness are good without detialing every single thing a person can and cannot do.

teach principles, leave execution to God and the individual.

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Look people, I contributed big time! No one else has any ideas?

You dissed my contribution... only JTullock supported my addition! What do you think I am going to do, keep getting my feelings hurt? Some fellowship!

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Dude. I am an absolute nobody.


'cept to Jesus.

And to your wife and your kids and the rest of your family and your friends and your congregation and to everyone else who loves you or even maybe just likes you.

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

It should read "How does one deal w/ ...."

How would you suggest it be dealt with? I am a proponent of restoration with accountability and proving for a reasonable period of time.

[CC1]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

My wish list......

1. Doctrinally strong.
2. Standards left up to the local assembly.
3. Fiscally responsible.
4. Central office for communication purposes only.
5. Regionally themed to promote voluntary fellowship.
6. No corporate fundraising programs whatsoever, each church would give to the ministries of their choice.
7. No periodicals. All communication via internet or newsletter.

All good points except perhaps number 7. That one has me puzzled. Are you from Mississippi? (a lot of Mississippi people I know including my wife believe that reading is evil and will hurt you)