[Faith-talk] mennonites was Church of Christ singing

Thu Dec 1 04:35:23 UTC 2011

I can attest to this personally.
God has called me to Juarez, Mexico.
No missionary has dared to even go there, so I won't have the backing
of my church organization.
As a blind person that doesn't know Spanish, I believe God isn't
calling me to go, but to send someone.
I can't say, "Hey," go to Juarez, but I can give to whoever God tells to go.
I support missionaries, that go to nations that I'm burdened for, so I
can help them reach those lost souls.
If I pastor a church, most of the money will go to the missionaries.
I've heard of pastors using tithes, to buy airplanes, so that they can
go on vacation.
Why not use that money to help poor missionaries get Christmas gifts,
and food for their children?
Other denominations do something like this, but we have a program
called Christmas for Christ.
This is a program that we support, that gets Christmas gifts for
missionary children, who otherwise wouldn't have them.
Blessings, Joshua

On 11/30/11, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Linda,
> He does have a point there. It seems hypocritical of pastors to spend money
> on luxury material things when they should give it to charity or helping the
> impoverished in some way.
> Seems to me they should use extra money for missions or other ways in
> outreach.
>
> Ashley
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Linda Mentink
> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 10:05 PM
> To: Faith-talk,for the discussion of faith and religion
> Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] mennonites was Church of Christ singing
>
> Joshua,
>
> How they spend their money is between them and God. Yes, they
> probably should be wiser with what God has given them, but so should
> we. It's not up to you to judge them. If you have a problem with how
> they spend it, write them and tell them, and see where that gets you.
> I'm tired of you venting here like that. We can't do anything about
> it, and neither can you. God didn't make you, or any of us, judge and
> jury. Not all who call themselves pastors live by the Bible, and deal
> with selfishness in their lives. We just don't have to contribute to
> their ministries! Maybe you're wiser than they at your young age, but
> God will deal with them in His time and in His way.
>
> Blessings,
>
> Linda
>
> At 08:53 PM 11/30/2011, you wrote:
>>Sister Jeanette:
>>The Bible does talk about wearing costly clothing, and for women, and
>>men both, costly array.
>>I'm tired of preachers spending more money, buying a rolex, when that
>>money could go to the furtherance of the Gospel, (missionaries,) for
>>example.
>>Ashley:
>>I'll E-mail you about the pants offlist.
>>The Quakers came after the Mennonites, but yes we worshiped in
>>churches, and still do.
>>The quakers have a famous Bible college in Westfield, Indiana, called
>>Union Bible College.
>>I'll also send you their Website, because they have George Fox's messages
>>too.
>>Blessings, Joshua
>>
>>On 11/30/11, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> > Joshua,
>> > I've been confused between quakers and mennonites. I know they both
>> > believe
>> > in modesty and simplicity.
>> > Did the founding of The society of friends, quakers, come after
>> the Amish? I
>> > don't think so. I thought quakers migrated here. Then came
>> > the Mennonites and then the Amish. Amish broke off from Mennonites.
>> > Do Quakers and Mennonites worship in churches?
>> >
>> > BTW I'm not one to be simple; I love modern technology and gadgets. But
>> > I do feel I dress modestly. I'm not a girl  to wear tank tops or
>> > tattoos. I also wear some simple jewelry; like a gold pin or pearl
>> > necklace
>> > for dress ocasions. But I won't overdue it on the jewelry thing. They
>> > are
>> > pretty, but plain solid colors.
>> >
>> > I don't see what is wrong with pants though. To me that seem appropriate
>> > dress; particularly the black or brown slacks.
>> > Part of modesty to me is not showing particular body parts  and also
>> > acting
>> > with manners. Modesty to me, is about the way a lady acts, not just a
>> > religious thing.
>> >
>> > Ashley
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: Joshua Lester
>> > Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 7:02 PM
>> > To: Faith-talk,for the discussion of faith and religion
>> > Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] mennonites was Church of Christ singing
>> >
>> > Dana:
>> > Are you Amish?
>> > One thing I really respect, and love, is their semplicity.
>> > Quakers also believe in modesty, and semplicity.
>> > Us Apostolics have modesty in dress down pat, but semplicity, (for
>> > some,) (sadly,) is not emportant.
>> > It is sad, that we tell our women not to wear pants, (which is part of
>> > modesty,) but we men, (preachers especially,) can't turn down an
>> > opritunity to buy $500 shoes.
>> > We need to be semple, (and not wear costly clothing.
>> > The Bible teaches against this kind of behavior too!
>> > Blessings, Joshua
>> > On 11/30/11, Dana <dananolan at comcast.net> wrote:
>> >> I think that  amish people are so awesome.
>> >> Dana
>> >>
>> >> To order from my scentsy party
>> >> www.krisandra.com
>> >>  is the place to visit and look under Dana's party
>> >> All orders need to be in by December 15th in time for Christmas
>> >>
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