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Hearing from the Field:
Public Statements from members andformer members of The Church of GodThe following statements, made by members or former members of The Church of God in this and other regions, have been voluntarily made by the authors and posted to this page of the Regional Website at their request or with their permission.
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The following Membership Statements appear in alphabetical order, by last name of the author.
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Terry Ammons, TN:
Let's not be so naive as to think that there are only two sides to this dilemma. Brother Carter's side Vs. Headquarters. The problems on the field stretch far beyond Brother Carter's region. Actually, it began in Alabama with Brother Anders, stretched into Tennessee, made it's way into Ohio/Indiana/Kentucky and is now stretching into Arkansas and Missouri.
I respect Brother Carter and appreciate the stand that he is taking and the fact that he is being a good shepherd to the sheep that are being slaughtered. . . . We ALL are just Church of God folk that want to be in the fold, but we are being forced out against our wills. How could anyone go along with the slaughter that is going on???
I feel like that when I am beaten down to the ground and you stand there and watch and do nothing, that you must be against me. That is where I see the lines drawn. Anyone that is reading this, if you care about your brothers and sisters that are being slaughtered, don't just stand there. Do something!!!
Anyone that can not see that Headquarters has become corrupt is either blind or too scared to open their eyes.
Eph 6:10-14 states,
"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;"
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Kevin Fearer, VA:
March 1, 2006
My Brothers and Sisters,
We are definitely in trying times but we know that we were to be placed in the fire before the perfecting process would be done. The early church faced these problems themselves and other problems that we have been facing lately. The hurt that your region and other regions have felt and are feeling are being felt all over the field even in Virginia Beach. Many people are in fear for publicly stating that they know that there is a plain right and wrong here. We would be fooling ourselves if we did not feel this way.
III John 1:9-10 states: "I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. Wherefore, If I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doeth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church."
Even then when the apostles were faced with situations like these they no doubt were heavy hearted, tired and disappointed but they held on because of the vision that they had. We must not forget our vision of The Great Church of God. Whenever man places himself outside the will of God and also causes hurt to God's people we know that God is on the scene. Sometimes things may not happen when we want them to, but rest assure, God will perfect his church. I believe that those who love The Church of God, no matter how much wrong has been done to them, they will be received back in The Body of Christ.
Last night I was talking with a pastor and I couldn’t help but cry over your region’s situation. As we talked, the Holy Ghost took over and a message was given out: “NO ONE STAYS MY HAND, I WILL DELIVER."
HOLD ON, HOLD ON, HOLD ON TO THE GREAT CHURCH OF GOD.
With love and prayers,
Kevin Fearer
The Church of God
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Thank you for your diligence in letting the general church know about these who are mutilating good people. If you hadn't stood up, we would not be aware of the heartless actions of those in charge.
How long are you going to continue to inform us of the underhandedness of General Headquarters? Forever I hope...at least until God steps in...and He will!
(submitted anonymously)
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...Could this be part of the process, in that ugly spirits are being exposed for exactly what they are? Last year, Sis. C. Wilson preached that the masks are coming off...and from what I have seen on this website, you don't have anything to hide. Thank you, and may God help The Church!
(submitted anonymously)
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We can be silent no more. There is too much at stake.
More to this section will be coming soon...
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