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Old 03-13-2020, 10:29 AM
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Re: Coronavirus contains HIV genes

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POA just posted a statement on FB 20 minutes ago:

A message from our pastors to the POA church family:
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If you are unable to attend any of our gatherings due to sickness, please continue to honor the Lord in your giving by making your financial contributions online at www.poa.church or by mailing your tithes and offerings to the church:

The Pentecostals of Alexandria
Attn: Pastor Gary Maxwell
PO Box 8838
Alexandria, LA 71306

We cannot live in fear. God is – always has been and always will be – faithful. His Word is true. So, we will pray for the sick. We will look for opportunities to share the gospel with others. We find peace and rest in Him – the almighty, all powerful God of the universe who created us – formed us – and redeemed us.

“But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob,
and he that formed thee, O Israel,
Fear not: for I have redeemed thee,
I have called thee by thy name;
thou art mine.”
(Isaiah 43:1)
I just find inappropriate that they ask the sick to remember the money, and even mentioned it before the encouragement words. Really, if you get sick, you will be sick for only few weeks, and if are sick longer than that you are probably ought to be focus on making it instead. There is a time for everything.

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Old 03-13-2020, 11:46 AM
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We shouldn't condemn or belittle those who, for the sake of their own health or health of others, choose to take extra precautions for the next weeks or months. We certainly don't need a litmus test for Apostolics. I dare say many, including those who believe themselves to be superior, would fail. I don't see many, as the early Apostles did, going from city to city, healing multitudes and turning cities upside down.

As stated previously use common sense.

The church I attend will continue services. They have stocked the bathroom with antibacterial soap and have hand sanitizer in the lobby and on the platform. The Pastor has asked people to use common sense and be sanitary.

I am mad and angry this morning. I spoke with my brother, who's experiencing some serious business loss due to this stupid virus going around. I'm seeing posts and hearing people talk about FEAR and how AFRAID they are for themselves or their loved ones.

I have experienced fear and anxiety over my 82-year old mother continuing to go to the hospitals to pray for patients who are from her church. I've read the news and Twitter reports of the virus and all the cancellations and questioned whether I should keep my family from church.

I'm sick of the fearmongering from the media. I'm sick of the media pushing their narrative and agenda of panic and chaos.

I will not be afraid! I will not fear! God is bigger than Coronavirus! And regardless if God protects us from getting the virus, or whether He gives us strength to go through it -- He is in control!

I rebuke this fear and panic. I rebuke the lies of the enemy, which seeks to divide us and cause us to cower in fear.

Fear can go to hell where it belongs! Coronavirus, the flu, pneumonia, and cancer can join it there.

I will take necessary precautions, everyone should. But I will not live in fear.

Saints of God should pray and declare war on fear and this disease.

In Jesus Name.
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Old 03-13-2020, 11:58 AM
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We shouldn't condemn or belittle those who, for the sake of their own health or health of others, choose to take extra precautions for the next weeks or months. We certainly don't need a litmus test for Apostolics. I dare say many, including those who believe themselves to be superior, would fail. I don't see many, as the early Apostles did, going from city to city, healing multitudes and turning cities upside down.

As stated previously use common sense.

The church I attend will continue services. They have stocked the bathroom with antibacterial soap and have hand sanitizer in the lobby and on the platform. The Pastor has asked people to use common sense and be sanitary.

I am mad and angry this morning. I spoke with my brother, who's experiencing some serious business loss due to this stupid virus going around. I'm seeing posts and hearing people talk about FEAR and how AFRAID they are for themselves or their loved ones.

I have experienced fear and anxiety over my 82-year old mother continuing to go to the hospitals to pray for patients who are from her church. I've read the news and Twitter reports of the virus and all the cancellations and questioned whether I should keep my family from church.

I'm sick of the fearmongering from the media. I'm sick of the media pushing their narrative and agenda of panic and chaos.

I will not be afraid! I will not fear! God is bigger than Coronavirus! And regardless if God protects us from getting the virus, or whether He gives us strength to go through it -- He is in control!

I rebuke this fear and panic. I rebuke the lies of the enemy, which seeks to divide us and cause us to cower in fear.

Fear can go to hell where it belongs! Coronavirus, the flu, pneumonia, and cancer can join it there.

I will take necessary precautions, everyone should. But I will not live in fear.

Saints of God should pray and declare war on fear and this disease.

In Jesus Name.
Well, as of about 12:30 this afternoon the decision was made for us... our governor has temporarily stopped all gatherings of 250 or more beginning this evening at 5 pm. This does not include industrial or manufacturing plants or grocery stores...

The Lord promised to heal our land when we pray...

And thank you for this excellent post!
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Old 03-13-2020, 12:13 PM
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1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.


You mean to tell me you believe sicknesses and diseases are contagious?

Just by the media speaking this sickness out there and building it bigger than what it is, look how everyone is reacting! Tom Hanks and his Wife tested positive, and they’re taking selfies together! NBA stars tested positive and there doing fine being quarantined. Media speaks fear and loom what happens, it’s like the end of the world. Stores are empty with bath supplies, water etc. I thought Your words don’t matter.....
Do you believe leprosy is contagious?

Have you read the precautions taken in the Bible with leprosy?
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Old 03-13-2020, 12:45 PM
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Do you believe leprosy is contagious?

Have you read the precautions taken in the Bible with leprosy?
Hence the early Christians were called παραβαλανεῖς, which in Latin is parabalani. The title was given to people who risked their lives taking care of the contagious sick. Contrary to popular belief, being a Christian in the first century was a dangerous job, and evangelizing during the time when Christians were enemies of Rome even more precarious. Jesus stands out on leprosy issue because He allowed the lepers to approach Him. He heals them, and tells them to go and show themselves to the priests as prescribed by the law. Take precautions, wash your hands, brush your teeth, use the boudet, and toilet paper. Use listerine, wash everything down with lysol, and sit back and drink a big orange slurpee. But the early Christians had a lot more on their plates then what we face today. Yet, the Christians were the brave, the Romans liked bravery. Christians who would stand in the arena and not panic when the wild animals were let out. Who would stand and pray while gladiators attacked. Because death wasn't the end, death was the reward. Be careful for nothing, didn't mean to jump off the pinnacle of the temple hoping an angel would swoop down and save you. But, don't fear anything, because no matter what, whether you live or die, you still win. Coronavirus? People are really suffering out there with all sorts of issues, and churches are considering closing? Locking their doors so a gunmen wouldn't shoot the place up? Hey, do what you need to do, but Jesus is our only hope when the rubber meets the road.
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Old 03-13-2020, 01:25 PM
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Hence the early Christians were called παραβαλανεῖς, which in Latin is parabalani. The title was given to people who risked their lives taking care of the contagious sick. Contrary to popular belief, being a Christian in the first century was a dangerous job, and evangelizing during the time when Christians were enemies of Rome even more precarious. Jesus stands out on leprosy issue because He allowed the lepers to approach Him. He heals them, and tells them to go and show themselves to the priests as prescribed by the law. Take precautions, wash your hands, brush your teeth, use the boudet, and toilet paper. Use listerine, wash everything down with lysol, and sit back and drink a big orange slurpee. But the early Christians had a lot more on their plates then what we face today. Yet, the Christians were the brave, the Romans liked bravery. Christians who would stand in the arena and not panic when the wild animals were let out. Who would stand and pray while gladiators attacked. Because death wasn't the end, death was the reward. Be careful for nothing, didn't mean to jump off the pinnacle of the temple hoping an angel would swoop down and save you. But, don't fear anything, because no matter what, whether you live or die, you still win. Coronavirus? People are really suffering out there with all sorts of issues, and churches are considering closing? Locking their doors so a gunmen wouldn't shoot the place up? Hey, do what you need to do, but Jesus is our only hope when the rubber meets the road.
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Old 03-13-2020, 02:04 PM
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Out and about in the Big Easy today! Beautiful day, lots of people out. No fever yet. Walmart is out of tp and hand sanitizer. Lots of public places have put sanitizer out. That's about the only precaution I've seen. Wife has us on vitC tablets and bout some Lysol wipes
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Old 03-13-2020, 02:36 PM
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POTUS declared a National Emergency and almost immediately Sen Chucky Schumer tweeted that Trump better not "overstep his authority" or "indulge his autocratic tendencies."

smh Trump can't get any credit or support from these libs. He's criticized if he does something and criticized if he doesn't.
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Old 03-13-2020, 02:38 PM
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Coronavirus was originally brought to China through animals. A teenager who is not in Kansas anymore. Has reported that her little dog Chew Toto infected her family with the coronavirus. Her Aunt Em had used up all the toilet paper on the farm. Their church services were suspended until April, that is unless the Wizard who lives in OZ Russia is able to produce a vaccine in time.


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POTUS declared a National Emergency
and almost immediately Sen Chucky Schumer tweeted that Trump better not "overstep his authority" or "indulge his autocratic tendencies."

smh Trump can't get any credit or support from these libs. He's criticized if he does something and criticized if he doesn't.
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