***Another NAYC bombshell: Apostolic Steppin' for Jesus

[pelathais]

If this is an example of how you treat others within the body of Christ, let me warn you. Leave off from the ministry that you profess to be following. You are causing a great deal of harm to those who are very precious in the sight of the Lord. He will not be pleased by your conduct.

Please, repent of your sins and with humbleness of heart seek Jesus Christ. He is merciful and forgiving.

[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by SISTER Murphy

Next time you are in Oregon, we have to do lunch and church (not necessarily in that order, either!)

Sadly, I've not been within 1500 miles of Oregon. But I'll remember your invitation if opportunity arises!

[retsambeW]

One thing is certain....

Webby isn't going to be doing any 'stepping" any time soon. At least, not of the kind viewed in some of the posts here.

Of course, lack of athletic ability at my weight and size has a lot to do with that!

I don't know folks. I am all for worship, but this seems a little different, even to me.

[Truly Blessed]

Originally Posted by Margies3

I was in a service a few weeks ago where someone did a ballet dance to "Champion of Love". She was perfectly modest when she did it. By the end I was weeping - along with almost everyone else in that service. The Presence of God was there in a powerful way!!!

I have had similar experiences. Once in our church plant in San Jose, Costa Rica and another time in a church in Hong Kong. We can't isolate the presence of God. He is omnipresent and in particular, inhabits the praises of His people, whether it is a song sung unto Him or an interpretive dance offered up unto Him.

[LadyRev]

Originally Posted by SISTER Murphy

Girlfriend, get over yourself!!!

The "those young people" I was referring to were any group of young people who are only being kept in church by the use of the newest form of entertainment. So, save your 'backbone' for a real fight, 'cause I wasn't addressing YOUR church, YOUR youth group, YOUR whatever.

I think its very obvious who needs to "get over" themselves.

Btw, we had 3 brand new young people to receive the Holy Ghost and get baptized last night. Two of them had never been in a Pentecostal church before. Next thing on the agenda is a bible study with them. Or maybe I should sign them up for the stick drama team first...whatcha think?

[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by LadyRev

I think its very obvious who needs to "get over" themselves.

Btw, we had 3 brand new young people to receive the Holy Ghost and get baptized last night. Two of them had never been in a Pentecostal church before. Next thing on the agenda is a bible study with them. Or maybe I should sign them up for the stick drama team first...whatcha think?

Good thing you signed them up for our new steppin team so we can get the party started!!!

[TexasProud]

I am utterly and thoroughly appalled. Is this really what our movement (no pun intended) has come to?? I would have left...as would my mother, grandmother, and the at least 5 generations of apostolics before her.

Dancing in the Spirit does not require prior rehearsal.

But maybe that's just me...

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by TexasProud

I am utterly and thoroughly appalled. Is this really what our movement (no pun intended) has come to?? I would have left...as would my mother, grandmother, and the at least 5 generations of apostolics before her.

Dancing in the Spirit does not require prior rehearsal.

But maybe that's just me...

Seems like it's becoming the "new thing". I don't know where on earth some of this is going but I'm not going. No way!

[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by TexasProud

I am utterly and thoroughly appalled. Is this really what our movement (no pun intended) has come to?? I would have left...as would my mother, grandmother, and the at least 5 generations of apostolics before her.

Dancing in the Spirit does not require prior rehearsal.

But maybe that's just me...

Who said it was 'dancing in the Spirit' anyway?

Choirs rehearse, so what? Even orchestras have rehearsals for the songs they will sing on Sunday, so what?

There is no commandment that says practicing movements to songs is wrong, nor is there any such implication in scripture.

We can clap and we can dance. So what if it's rehearsed? The Bible says to praise Him in the dance. It doesn't say that only if it's 'in the Spirit'.

[HeavenlyOne]

Read Psalms 150 and let me know if those things should be done at random and without regard to time, rhythm, and tune, or if there should be order in that kind of praise.