Brother Epley an example for all of us.

[Sister Alvear]

Just taking a glance at the pictures I have posted on the missionary thread most know I believe somewhat different than most however the law of kindness still applies.

I have had sweet brothers come up to me and say, Sister Alvear, you know how we feel about women but you are welcome to come by anytime and we will have you speak to our ladies...does this hurt my feelings? A thousand times no. I say live by your convictions. Don´t believe in women in ministry? I cannot help that. However we can be kind to those we differ with.
We don´t have to make statements that are cutting and cruel.
One of my boys came to me and said, "Mom, I am going to start preaching that men that don´t believe in women preachers are going straight to hell."
I just looked at him and grinned and said, "sure glad you are not God."
Last I heard about him sending people to hell...
I don´t want my children to be cutting and cruel. I want them to be merciful and kind...

[Sister Alvear]

Brother Epley and I do not see alike on women preachers but he does not offend me...and I hope I have never offended him...I think God wants us to live in peace as much as possible and if we do not see alike we do not have to kill each other.

[Broken]

I believe a woman can be annointed and preach a sermon - I just wouldn't want to have to sit under one as the pastor. Each to their own. I would not condemn and I am so glad there are choices we can make where to attend church ...

[freeatlast]

Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

Yes, Rico I have but he brings in things in a way that he is not offensive...well at least to me I think he is an example of a very conservative preacher but most of us would stick up for him because even though he expresses what he feels to be truth I have never found him offensive...not even about the women preacher issue...he doesn´t believe in them ( but they exist..ha) but I don´t think he would hurt anyone on purpose.

Epley quote: "God does not hear the prayers of any bobbed hair women"

Certainly not offensive.....NOT .

[Margies3]

Originally Posted by Broken

I believe a woman can be annointed and preach a sermon - I just wouldn't want to have to sit under one as the pastor. Each to their own. I would not condemn and I am so glad there are choices we can make where to attend church ...

If Sis Alvear were here, I could probably convinced to go back to the Apostolic church just so I could sit under her as pastor

[Sister Alvear]

Thank you for your kind words... I had a short ladies meeting tonight. I spoke a few minutes but our main thing tonight was practicing a song and getting measurements for a new dress for our ladies conference in July.

I have always thought of every believer being a preacher...but like Sherri says some of my thoughts are out of the box!

Sis. Alvear... out of curiosity.. How is Sis. Holmes, I've been out of the Apostolic loop for a couple of years now.

Sis. Alvear..... I have noticed your soft tone towards many of the religions represented here... namely charismatic people... baptist people and so forty... and as much as I appreciate your tone with them.... I wonder why the different stance on those who follow Bro. Brahnams message? You seem to have no problem judging us as decieved... why us and not the rest of the gang? Just wondering? After all he preached against the Trinity,, he was Jesus Name Baptism.. Holiness in living, womens adornment was godly, no televisions... I mean he was so much closer to your teachings than most of these others groups are.. why the animosity?

[Sister Alvear]

Sister Holmes has not been well for some time.

Bro. Vaughn, I am sorry if I seem a paradox to you I do not mean to sound that way. I have no ill feelings at all toward you or any of the followers of WB. My alarm is that I have seen them destroy oneness Jesus Name people. I have not see the Baptists or whatever groups you see me talking to do that over here.
I have seen the Branham group rebaptize people because they were not baptized by one of their preachers. I have seen them split homes and all kinds of things...

I know you must be young and you do not know the effect of the doctrine Branham preached...only time can tell you that.

Son, I have nothing against you in any way. I am sorry if I made it sound personal.

[Sister Alvear]

You are from a great family. I love your grandmother very much. I saw her last year at Brother Holme´s campmeeting. She told me she came just to hear me...boy oh boy did that make me feel important!