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where did thread about church go
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newbie
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Posted 16:0, 06/02/2010
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can anyone find the thread about yadkinville united methodist church
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more cowbell
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Posted 16:46, 06/02/2010
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I just posted to that thread a couple of minutes ago. And by the way, Newbie, good luck with being new in town. I hope you have plenty of friends that live here. 'Cause if you don't, your in for a long road to being accepted. My family has been here for 12 years and are unable to get involved in any community activities of any kind. We have specifically ask to be involved in different areas, and because no one knows us and we have no family here, we get ignored. This has to be the clickiest town I've ever seen. I hope you are either extreme right wing or rich. Otherwise, you will not get anywhere here. And, that policy goes for the churches here also.
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newbie
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Posted 17:5, 06/02/2010
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thanks...it re-appeared...don't know what happened earlier!! well i am right wing....hope its not as hard making friends as you say.
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nasty
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Posted 8:0, 06/04/2010
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newbie, after you make a post and click add reply, just click on the eagle in the top left. Your post will be the first of the 4 listed on that page. Hope this helps.
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MtDewAddict
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Posted 21:57, 06/15/2010
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Newbie, that thread is still not showing up for me; I don't know what happened. Cowbell, it really upsets me to hear that you and your family have been mistreated because I don't believe that the majority of Yadkin County residents are mean spirited people but I do admit that there are some. You and your family should visit Longtown UMC because I truly believe that it is a home for anyone that wants or needs one. We would be more than happy to welcome you with open arms!
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Brutis
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Posted 10:58, 06/16/2010
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LUMC has a female preacher that wears really short tight clothes so I guess that church would allow anyone to come. Just my thoughts so don't jump all over me for expressing my opinion.
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more cowbell
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Posted 15:5, 06/16/2010
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Brutis, I respect your "opinion", but here is mine and I hope you might respect it also. Your kind of "opinion" is exactly what I'm talking about. "LUMC has a female preacher that wears really short tight clothes so I guess that church would allow anyone to come". That, my friend, is not an "opinion", it is an assumption. I am not known to many people in this county so it is ASSUMED that I am a bad person. A woman wears short tight clothes so you ASSUME she is a bad person. A person is overweight so you ASSUME they are not an athlete. Etc., etc. Maybe we should not be so quick to make an ASSUMPTION. Let's get to know the "outsiders", then form an 'OPINION'. Who knows, you might actually like these people, and they make a great friend.
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MtDewAddict
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Posted 18:0, 06/16/2010
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Brutis, I am a member of Longtown and I can assure you and everyone else that our pastor does NOT wear tight or revealing clothing. She in fact wears a robe during the service so no one sees her 'street clothes' at all. Have you ever seen with your own eyes the 'gossip' that you are spreading? If not, please do not portray our pastor in a negative light because she is nothing like what you are assuming or believing.
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Brutis
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Posted 20:25, 06/16/2010
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I knew that someone would jump on me that's why I wrote what I did and I was right. The very next person to post did just that and yes it was my opinion. If you are a female and a preacher then what you wear is an important statement that you are making about yourself. And MtDew yes I did see this I don't lie. It was at a function in the Fellowship Hall at Asbury when she was there and I was concerned that she would split out of her clothing it was so tight. And by the way she did Asbury wrong in how she done them. And yes that is my opinion also.
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MtDewAddict
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Posted 0:45, 06/17/2010
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Brutis, I did not 'jump on you' as you put it. I am simply defending my pastor because I believe that she is an amazing example of a powerful, intelligent and Godly female. Also, I did not call you a liar, I simply asked if you had seen her with your own eyes or if you were judging on hearsay. And for the record, she did not do any wrong to Asbury. They had the option of merging with us but chose not to because we wanted a single point charge church. Again, I respect your opinion but please understand that I LOVE my church and it upsets me when I see things falsely stated about it or my pastor.
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white american
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Posted 9:0, 06/17/2010
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The Methodist pick and choose the parts of the bible they believe in. They allow women to be pastors. They allow gays and lesbians pastors. A methodist church in the county accepted a woman pastor about 4 years ago, and lost over half their membership.
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walks the talk
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Posted 4:17, 06/18/2010
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white american, It isn't just the Methodist.. nor is it all the Methodists. It isn't just the Baptist..nor is it all the Baptist. And so on.
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MtDewAddict
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Posted 16:45, 06/18/2010
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White American, Methodists believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, that He died on the cross at Calvary for our sins and that on the third day He arose from the dead. Isn't that the backbone for Methodists, Baptists, Pentecostals and so on? We don't 'pick and choose' what we believe in or preach out of the Bible anymore than the aforementioned denominations do. Please research your beliefs more carefully next time so as not to spread falsities.
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liberalbender
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Posted 0:59, 06/19/2010
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I moved to Yadkin Co 3 years ago...I was an independent Baptist in my former state. I checked out several Baptist churches after the move and could not find my comfort zone in them. A neighbor suggested that I try the Methodist Church and I thank God that she did. They could not have been more welcoming. We also have a woman minister and her sermons are wonderful. And if someone has a problem with the sex of a minister, or the clothes they wear, or the car they drive...you may want to lay those stones down. Don't you think it is strange that the same churches that think a woman should not be a deacon or pastor-want these same women to carry a sign saying "say no to alcohol" or send them door to door recruiting new members?
I am involved in numerous events in the community and found the folks great to work with and have fun with. Not once has my help been turned down-even though being a lib, and I am sorry that newbie & more cowbell have had probs in this area.your Don't give up and you will find your comfort zone.
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FED UP
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Posted 7:38, 06/19/2010
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liberalbender, let me get this straight.
You moved TO Yadkin? Just curious, why would anybody move TO Yadkin?
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smalltownman
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Posted 8:24, 06/19/2010
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Liberal, I believe we may go to the same church.
Is your church on Main St. in EB?
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weezie
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Posted 10:11, 06/19/2010
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MtDewAddict A person's beliefs are does in no way make them true or even correct. The Bible states that a woman should keep silent in the "church".
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smalltownman
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Posted 12:9, 06/19/2010
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Funny thing though, the first evangelist mentioned in the Bible was, gasp, A WOMAN!
Mary Magdalene spread the good news that Christ had risen to the others.
By definition, an evangelist is "someone who spreads the good news".
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MtDewAddict
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Posted 15:27, 06/19/2010
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Smalltownwoman, I am so glad that you brought that point up because apparently some people are not very well versed in their biblical history. Weezie, you apparently misunderstood my words because I never stated that a persons beliefs made them correct. I simply said that Methodists believe in the same fundamentals that most other denominations do; they don't 'pick and choose' what they believe or preach. Also, a fact for those of you that may not know and would like to...Back in John Wesley's day, women were travelling around the states 'teaching' the Good Word. More and more people began to gather to hear the word of God so when these women asked John Wesley what they should do since women weren't supposed to 'preach', he told them to do what was necessary to spread the Gospel and if that meant preaching then so be it. (Keep in mind that this is a very abridged version.)
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smalltownman
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Posted 15:45, 06/19/2010
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And I have to ask, if a woman is to remain silent in church then why are 95%* of Sunday School terachers female?
*Personal estimation
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Sweet Martha
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Posted 16:0, 06/19/2010
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smalltownman What it(not wanting women to be deacons, preachers, etc.) all boils down to is men wanting and maintaining CONTROL!!!! God forbid if a woman should have a better idea on how to conduct some phase of the church operation.
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fiesta pantalones
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Posted 19:59, 06/19/2010
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"What it(not wanting women to be deacons, preachers, etc.) all boils down to is men wanting and maintaining CONTROL!!!!"
Or maybe they are just trying to follow what the Bible says. What a crazy thing for a church to do, right?
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Heathenism
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Posted 20:35, 06/19/2010
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Sweet Martha
Most of the Babble was written by men. What should one expect? Morals exist outside the Babble and without Jeebus.
fiesta pantalones, like most Christians, follow his or her denomination's interpretation of the cobbled together "word of god." How many denominations and how many interpretations? The list goes on and on.
What more evidence do we need to know that the Creator did not write a book? The Creator of the universe, giving it's creation a book, is like your filthy rich "friend" giving you feces for your birthday.
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fiesta pantalones
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Posted 20:54, 06/19/2010
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Actually Heathenism you haven't known me long enough to make any determination on what I base my beliefs. We have only had one or two conversations. If you had some history to base your opinion of my Christian faith on, you would know that I need no one or group of people to tell me how or what to think.
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Heathenism
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Posted 21:21, 06/19/2010
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We've had many conversations. I'm lib. I changed my handle. I thought everyone knew that. I thought you knew that the other night.
You've arrived where you're at on your own? No influence at all?
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fiesta pantalones
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Posted 21:59, 06/20/2010
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Oh. Okay.
Why the new handle? Were you embarrassed about what you have posted in the past?
As far as "You've arrived where you're at on your own? No influence at all?", don't you really think that is kind of a dumb question? Have you arrived at any point in your life without any influence at all?
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liberalbender
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Posted 18:4, 06/21/2010
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Yes Fed Up-I chose to move to YC-to a tiny town where we knew no one...and it's great! Folks have been super nice, very inclusive and our church is so friendly!
Still don't know why some folks want to play the "my church is the only way to Heaven" card. We are all sinners no matter how hard we try...It seems like what is in your heart is more important than how tight your clothes are...or if you've had a beer. GOD doesn't need me to speak for him-I just need to listen for what HE wants me to do. And HE has yet to tell me 1 thing someone else is doing wrong.
So maybe HE has told some folks don't wear tight clothes, don't drink, don't wear make-up, and women don't speak in church. If so-you should listen. But HE hasn't said that to me. HE tells me DO-Do help your neighbor, Do help the homeless, Do help the children, Do help the hungry.
And it doesn't matter if you agree or not...cause my God is a Doer...not a Don'ter.
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Heathenism
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Posted 18:52, 06/21/2010
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fp
No embarrassment. I think the new name is a better fit since I'm slightly more interested in disproving the Christian myth than politics.
Any influence? I know no other Deist and I personally know no other Libertarian.
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fiesta pantalones
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Posted 20:41, 06/21/2010
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And I know no one who is Christian (Christ like). I have read a book written about the life of Christ and events prior to his time on earth. Have you ever read a book about Deists or Libertarians? Again I ask, any influence?
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Heathenism
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Posted 6:56, 06/22/2010
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Only AFTER I had arrived in the ballpark of Deism and Libertarianism. The two go together well actually.
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fiesta pantalones
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Posted 18:35, 06/22/2010
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So you never heard anything about Deism or Libertarianism prior? Never anyone yammering about Jefferson being a deist or anything about natures god? Really? I only ask because I heard about Indians and natures god (gods) among other things in elementary school. The concept of personal responsibility was taught to me by my parents. I find it amazing that you wouldn't have been taught anything about this stuff until one day you hit your head or whatever and suddenly everything made sense to you.
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Heathenism
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Posted 7:5, 06/23/2010
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No. When I learned about both of these, I realized that what I was had a name.
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BlizzardAge
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Posted 17:13, 06/23/2010
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This thread is slightly depressing, with all the arguments about whether women should remain silent in church. Maybe we should keep stupid people silent in churches instead? Oh, wait, that would mean 95% wouldn't be able to say a word...
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fiesta pantalones
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Posted 21:24, 06/23/2010
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Then I can only assume that you spend the formative years of your life with your fingers in your ears and no example of manhood in your life. I hate to hear that. I hope that isn't still the case. If you are choosing to keep yourself so deeply in the dark still, that explains a lot.
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Heathenism
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Posted 22:22, 06/23/2010
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If you're talking to me, maybe I'm still in my formative years. Wink wink.
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Heathenism
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Posted 22:24, 06/23/2010
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Blizzard
What a splendid idea.
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The Rev
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Posted 15:30, 07/03/2010
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whiteamerican is terribly ignorant about the United Methodist Church. I attended the United Methodist General Conference. That is the only organization that can speak for the Methodist Church. That is where the first motion came up to allow practising homosexuals to be ordained. It was overwhelmly voted down. The General Conference meets every four years and it has come up every year but has never received any where near a positive vote.
There is a case in the Virginia Conference where a minister refused to allow a person to join the church because he said he would continue to practise homosexual acts. The minister was brought to the Judiciary counsel (Supreme Court of the UMC) and the cort held the minister's action up.
Concerning women preaching in the church, I suggest you click on this site - http://www.amightywind.com/wapostle/fempro.htm. If you cannot get it that way then copy it and place it on your Internet Explorer. There is more but I believe this is enough to get you studying before you talk if you really want to know something.
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merv
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Posted 16:51, 07/03/2010
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LMAO a practicing homosexual? He must want to do it until he gets it perfect. How can one practice it I thought you were either one or not one. Must be hard to learn like practicing for law.
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Heathenism
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Posted 18:25, 07/03/2010
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You can be born: with a penis and a vagina, with six fingers on one hand, with six toes on one foot, with four arms, blind, deaf, albino, with missing teeth, dumb as hell, smart as hell, but, BUT, you cannot, it is impossible, never ever, can you be born with an attraction to the same sex. This concept is preposterous!
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