Apostolic Summit - Tulsa, OK - Pastors are now receiving it. - Page 16

Sam · #**151** 10-25-2007, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CC1

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I don't think you are going to see the venom and bitterness that occurred when the AMF was formed.

My biggest question is how long after organizing will it take them to begin taking potshots at themselves! The conservatives tend to think that only their particular brand of "holiness" is the right one and they each believe a little differently on some things many times.

Back in the 1970's I used to get a magazine from the AMF. I believe Bro. Murray Burr was editor. I remember his article on the bramble bush but don't remember much about it. I mentioned this organization to a friend of mine who was a UPC pastor and he just shrugged them off and said, "They don't think they've had church unless they've beaten somebody up."

pelathais · #**152** 10-25-2007, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CC1

I think you are off base here. There are some whiners like Wholehearted who seem to take great joy in complaining about the UPC but overall I have a feeling that this meeting is very much one about conviction and deeply held beliefs.

The men who are putting on this meeting are all mature seasoned men who I think are not interested in starting a "Bash the UPC Club".

I don't think you are going to see the venom and bitterness that occurred when the AMF was formed.

My biggest question is how long after organizing will it take them to begin taking potshots at themselves! The conservatives tend to think that only their particular brand of "holiness" is the right one and they each believe a little differently on some things many times.

You're taking the optimistic view, which is admirable and probably best. I'm also looking further down the road where your biggest question comes up.

Most of the guys listed as facilitators are good and kind men. But the whole thing really just seems to smack of the mean-spirited stuff that I lived in for so many years.

RandyWayne · #**153** 10-26-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CC1

I think you are off base here. There are some whiners like Wholehearted who seem to take great joy in complaining about the UPC but overall I have a feeling that this meeting is very much one about conviction and deeply held beliefs.

The men who are putting on this meeting are all mature seasoned men who I think are not interested in starting a "Bash the UPC Club".

I don't think you are going to see the venom and bitterness that occurred when the AMF was formed.

My biggest question is how long after organizing will it take them to begin taking potshots at themselves! The conservatives tend to think that only their particular brand of "holiness" is the right one and they each believe a little differently on some things many times.

At this particular time, there are a few similarities which will help keep this group together -for a brief time anyways.
They all agree that:
1) To own a TV is a sin and will ultimately keep you out of heaven
(And yes, the most extreme will make sure to tell everyone how when they stay at a hotel, they cover it up with a towel.)
2) All pants and dresses must come to the ankle and all sleeves must come to the wrist.
3) All music is to be Southern or black gospel
and finally
4) As "the pastor!", I am the most important, touched and anointed, deserving of a double portion, man in MY church.

And on a similar but different note, can you imagine the holiness preaching that will be had by all at this event? I am sure it will be positively orgasmic in nature! I am waiting to hear from some here who snuck in....

NLYP · #**154** 10-26-2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leaf

Using the UPCI ministerial mailing list to solicit defections to a new denomination has all the class and grace of an overweight redneck ballet dancer with rheumatic hips.

BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Timmy · #**155** 10-26-2007, 12:32 PM

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"Apostolic Summit"

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"Mapping direction for a preferred Apostolic future"

#**156** 10-26-2007, 05:16 PM

4) As "the pastor!", I am the most important, touched and anointed, deserving of a double portion, man in MY church.

I believe this unfortunately applies to at least 90% of ALL pastors,
denom, and nondenom,from ultra to liberals and including the hallowed ones here.

Sam · #**157** 10-26-2007, 08:41 PM

Well, it finally got here!

My personal invitation to the Apostolic Summit in Tulsa.

I don't know where they got my name and address.
It certainly wasn't from the UPC ministerial list.

I hadn't thought about going to Tulsa before,
but if they were interested enough in me to send me a personal invitation,
I guess I should consider going.

I wonder if it's too late to make motel reservations.

just kidding, of course.