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Anonymous (68.33.184.79)
06-11-2004, 10:40 PM
Any thought on what it is going to be like this year?
Anonymous (68.33.184.79)
06-11-2004, 10:42 PM
Will Paul get to speak other than Grace Hour?
Will Marr make his presence known?
Will anybody even mention what is going on from the main pulpit?
Anonymous (68.33.184.79)
06-11-2004, 10:44 PM
Are any of the Ex-members here going to come?
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-11-2004, 10:47 PM
LOL !!!
a ridiculous price for a wasted week of Carl worship.
been there done that.
Anonymous (4.139.90.26)
06-11-2004, 11:08 PM
Dr. Carl H. Stevens, Jr...
Internationally loved by dozens.
Anonymous (4.155.30.47)
06-11-2004, 11:32 PM
I can't help but think how SAD it is that there are people coming from all over the world - people who have saved their money all year to come. These people have NO idea anything is even going on.
It is criminal, in my humble opinion!
Anonymous (198.70.0.62)
06-11-2004, 11:56 PM
Dr. Carl H. Stevens, Jr., D.Dl.,L.L.Bean,F.D.S.
Anonymous (4.139.90.26)
06-12-2004, 12:04 AM
...ASAP, RSVP, TV,
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-12-2004, 12:06 AM
Too funny .
Anonymous (165.247.101.250)
06-12-2004, 03:41 AM
As a missionary and member or ggwo I attend convention for many reasons. None of them are to worship a man. I meet with friends for fellowhip and such, I receive encouragement and comfort, rest too! I enjoy the Word from SEVERAL wonderful portions in the Body. It's a great time. And I come to share Christ with others. Try it!
margo (64.12.117.20)
06-12-2004, 03:47 AM
we have "tried it" anon 165... yawwwwwwwwwwn!!
Anonymous (165.247.101.250)
06-12-2004, 03:49 AM
You truly missed what I said. You only responded to the "try it" part... not the meat of it. Maybe you yawned through it.
Anonymous (4.139.12.6)
06-12-2004, 03:58 AM
International Convention 2004
Greater Grace World Outrage
June 20 - June 27, 2004
Baltimore/Maryland/USA
PREPARE FOR THE MIGHTY WORK OF FACTNET
Schedule of Events:
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SUNDAY: June 20th
SPEAKER: Pastor Scott "Robbingsome"
TOPIC: The Doctrine of "Covering"
[Unsightly gray roots and "Pastor's" mistakes.]
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MONDAY: June 21st
SPEAKER: Pastor David "Don't Tell Um Enough" Tough
TOPIC:A demonstration of various tricks and techniques for creating illusions and disappearances.
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TUESDAY: June 22nd
SPEAKER: Pastor "Balls" Stevens
TOPIC: "Secrets" For a Happy Marriage.
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WEDNESDAY: June 23rd
SPECIAL CONCERT:
The New Village People of Greater Grace
FEATURED PERFORMERS:
Nephew Carl
Dawn Lewdass
Gay Singletary
Natasha Brown
Lewdass Hall
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THURSDAY: June 24th
SPEAKER: Pastor "Tomass" "Shallow"
TOPIC: Will exegete the Greek word "AWESOME" and will lead a discussion on what color Noah's ark really was.
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FRIDAY: June 25th
SPEAKER: Pastor Steve "****belly"
TOPIC: Proven & Effective Methods for Ditching Mission Teams Seconds Prior to Departure for the Field.
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SATURDAY: June 26th
SPEAKER: "Docktore" Daniel "Lewdass"
TOPIC: Steven's Doctrine NO TOUCH "my wig" LOVEs.
SPECIAL MUSIC: Performance of a rousing rendition "Brain Damage" from Pink Floyd on lap steel guitar.
[Lyrics will be available @ a later date]
"The lunatic ..."
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SUNDAY: June 27th
SPEAKER: "Pastor"
TOPIC: Words of "profound" wisdom, such as,
~ Every child born today will be naked.
~ Each new day will have 24 hours in it.
~ Water is wet...
...and much, much more!
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SPECIAL THANKS TO:
"Stiff" Taylor for subsidizing every visiting missionary's: airfare, housing, food, medical expensives, transportation, retirement portfolio, etc, etc.
NOTE: To all visiting missionaries in need be sure NOT to visit Pastor "Tag-your-it" @ GGWO Special Services Department.
And Pastor Marr's name speaks for itself so no acknowledgments are necessary.
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-12-2004, 05:08 AM
4.139.. ok.. you are officially out of the anger stage but the comedy stage I don't remember in Kubler-Ross's stages of grief..
Anonymous (80.74.208.137)
06-12-2004, 08:28 AM
It will be the very best convention ever.
Cordell Walker (66.90.181.249)
06-12-2004, 03:25 PM
Lyrics happily provided:
The lunatic is on the grass.
The lunatic is on the grass.
Remembering games and daisy chains and laughs.
Got to keep the loonies on the path.
The lunatic is in the hall.
The lunatics are in my hall.
The paper holds their folded faces to the floor
And every day the paper boy brings more.
And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
And if there is no room upon the hill
And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too
I'll see you on the dark side of the moon.
The lunatic is in my head.
The lunatic is in my head
You raise the blade, you make the change
You re-arrange me 'til I'm sane.
You lock the door
And throw away the key
There's someone in my head but it's not me.
And if the cloud bursts, thunder in your ear
You shout and no one seems to hear.
And if the band you're in starts playing different tunes
I'll see you on the dark side of the moon.
I can't think of anything to say except...
I think it's marvelous! HaHaHa!
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-12-2004, 05:06 PM
3:28am - AWESOME.
Anonymous (4.139.6.89)
06-12-2004, 06:47 PM
You must be referring to the Convention @ Greater Grace World Outrage posted on this board!
Anonymous (216.108.206.170)
06-12-2004, 11:41 PM
Tell me why would anyone want to give money to go to convention for it to be paid out as hush money or worse? What about MBCS it is not even an accerdited school why would you want to support that work? Convention is just another way to get people in the doors and get their money for misuse.
Bob Brinton (141.154.184.28)
06-13-2004, 12:14 AM
Cordell, You didn't tell me you were a Floyd fan. Now I definitely know you're okay. Tull, anyone? Bob
Christine (141.157.99.130)
06-13-2004, 12:21 AM
How about Tull's Thick as a Brick....
Kind of like the folks who remain at GGWO.
http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/happy.gif
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-13-2004, 12:21 AM
sitting on a park bench.... Cara
Anonymous (198.70.0.62)
06-13-2004, 12:42 AM
FEATURED SPEAKER AT 2004 CONVENTION!!!!!:
CARL H. STEVENS, DD.,LLD.,ADD.,MPD.
COG (141.157.99.130)
06-13-2004, 12:55 AM
10:58...
Thanks for the great laugh! http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/happy.gif
How about a booth for Barbara?
She could teach young women how to look nice for Carl.
Retro hairstyles, bad makeup, how to apply heavy perfume, etc.
How about helping me plan our next charity event at work? LOL
Anonymous (4.155.66.246)
06-13-2004, 01:12 AM
OMG, you guys are TOO funny. I am laughing outloud to the point of tears!!! Whoever our resident comedian is - thank you! I've been doing way too much crying lately. Laughter is truly good medicine, and we all need it so!
Tweedledee (12.34.239.243)
06-13-2004, 02:40 AM
From Tull, Locomotive Breath:
"He hears the silence howling -
catches angels as they fall.
And the all-time winner
has got him by the balls.
He picks up Gideons Bible -
open at page one -
God He stole the handle and
the train won't stop going -
no way to slow down."
You only need to ask.
Anonymous (4.139.15.221)
06-13-2004, 06:17 AM
Finally it's here; what you've all been waiting for...
The lyrics to "Brain Damage" as sung by Docktore Daniel Lewdass @ Great Grace World Outrage Convention 2004.
The lunatic's exposed at last.
The lunatic is living in the past.
Remembering gains and easy dames and stupid jokes for attempts at laughs.
Got to keep his loonies on the path.
The lunatic is in Fellowship Hall
The lunatics are in this hall.
The false doctrine holds their bowed faces to the floor.
And every day their "Pastor" brings them more.
And if the truth breaks open many years too soon.
And if there is no room with "Pastor" in a bathroom.
And if if your head explodes with dark forebodings too.
I'll see you on truth's lighter side very soon.
The lunatic's false doctrine is in my head.
The lunatic's false doctrines are in their heads.
But Factnet raises the shade, to make the change
It'll re-arrange me till I'm sane.
They try to lock reason's door
And throw away the key
There was someone in my head that wasn't me.
And if the deceived shout loud accusations in your ear.
Or you try to shout the truth and no one hears.
And if the new church attended relays a different tune.
I'll see you on the lightside of the truth.
I can't think of anything to say except...
I think it's marvelous!
Ha,Ha,Ha,Ha! "Pastor" who?
Anonymous (198.70.0.62)
06-13-2004, 12:40 PM
NEW AT THIS YEAR'S CONVENTION!!!!!
FREE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OFFERED IN THE EXHIBITION AREA!!!
Look for the "Liquid Waves of Oxycontin" Booth.
Anonymous (4.139.90.99)
06-13-2004, 04:01 PM
Good stuff "198".
Someone on another post mentioned other booths: "a People's Temple kool-aid" and "Factnet Information."
How about inviting the Baltimore Sun or the State's Attorney General's office as well?
Any other imaginative ideas for Greater Grace World Outrage booths out there in Cyberland?
Anonymous (4.139.90.99)
06-13-2004, 04:04 PM
Oops, I almost forgot one which was also previously mentioned on a post...
The Barbara Stevens Makeover booth.
I wonder if Pastor Teddy would be willing to work at that one?
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-13-2004, 04:19 PM
Carpet Fair. There's got to be some free-market competition to Hair Club for Men.
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-13-2004, 04:24 PM
Polygraphs R Us. Free tests for the first 10,000 pastors. This booth is being subsidized by WORD (World Outrage Regional Dissenters-Baltimore Chapter)
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-13-2004, 04:25 PM
Berlitz for Twits. 50% off our Class in Double Talk. Free for those who pay half tuition.
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-13-2004, 04:29 PM
Ammo World. Show your employee ID and take 25% off your next purchase.
Located next booth - Lanacane. Free sample size tube for anyone packing heat. For application to your trigger finger.
Anonymous (4.139.12.214)
06-13-2004, 04:31 PM
152:
Yeah baby!
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-13-2004, 04:33 PM
Ventriloquists International. Free booklet "How to Lie Without Moving Your Lips". Special SURPRISE celebrity booklet signing between 11 A.M. and 1 P.M. on Monday.
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-13-2004, 04:39 PM
The Cookbook Publishing Group. 10% off our newest book "Cooking for One". Special guest chef, Julia Childless, will demonstrate our latest recipe for Humble Pie. A tasting will follow - Sorry, women only.
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-13-2004, 04:42 PM
Baltimore City Department of Social Service. Free filing help for any missionaries needing emergency assistance. Sorry, no joke here.
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-13-2004, 04:46 PM
BMW of Towson. Raffle tickets being sold - $5 million dollars apiece. Winner gets a specially crafted portable driver's seat, so anywhere you go you can be sitting in - you guessed it - the BEAMER seat.
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-13-2004, 05:00 PM
Big Brother Technologies. Spyware for the SERIOUS school administration. Free delivery when you buy our Total Home Security package. No forms to fill out. Don't worry - we know where you live.
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-13-2004, 05:04 PM
4.139 Ya HAD to go and get me started.
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-13-2004, 05:14 PM
JUST ADDED - Special guest speaker, Jeffrey Levitt. Topic: How To Bilk Marylanders Without Losing a Pound. (The appearance of Mr. Levitt in no way supports, endorses or even acknowledges the existence of any other churches, religions or denominations. He is obviously unsaved and has never heard Stevens' message "The Eternal Is of Eating".)
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-13-2004, 05:17 PM
Basement Waterproofing. When you're in it up to your ankles, call us. Free emergency service for those in it up to their necks.
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-13-2004, 05:18 PM
The Salvation Nazi. No salvation for you today. OUT OF LINE!
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-13-2004, 05:30 PM
The David Blaine Fan Club. Free membership to pastor worshippers. Our motto - "What you see is what you get". We are excited to inform you that Mr. Blaine has just accepted the position of Dean of MBC&S. In the fall he will be teaching a special course for seniors at the college entitled "Pastoring at GGWO - It's not just smoke and mirrors anymore." Recent graduates are eligible to attend Mr. Blaine's special presentation of "How to Bolster a Facade using No (Visible) Touch".
Christine (141.157.99.130)
06-13-2004, 05:49 PM
A book outlet.
75% off all material that was once "on" but is now "off" and not to be read anymore.
Show your convention ID and receive a free Carl Stevens bobble head doll. (One extra hair piece included!)
Curmudgeon (66.90.181.249)
06-13-2004, 06:00 PM
A new edition of the Faith Thoughts annotated Bible, autographed by Carl with airbrushed color photo. All scriptures twisted are in special blue "hilite."
sap (65.96.56.161)
06-13-2004, 06:36 PM
a free ticket out and a paper bag to put over your head on way out.
or
an escort provided by factnet folk. Will cover face for free.
Christine (141.157.99.130)
06-13-2004, 06:38 PM
The paper bag could also be used as a barf bag. Once you start listening to what is said, you may become ill.
Anonymous (63.170.71.99)
06-13-2004, 11:12 PM
You guys are brilliant! If you had been in TBS in Lenox when I was there, I know we would have been friends.
The Salvation Nazi, too much! The book outlet of "on" books that are now "off"! How true!
Oh, and the beamer seat. Please don't stop. This is so good.
christine (141.157.99.130)
06-13-2004, 11:18 PM
Kind of on the same line as the 12:17 post:
How about a booth that sells fishing boots (waders)(for when the BS gets really deep.)
Show your convention ID and get free rolls of toilet paper too.
Anonymous (4.139.3.10)
06-14-2004, 02:03 AM
...and shovels!
Anonymous (4.139.15.178)
06-14-2004, 02:33 AM
Anybody have more ideas for additional guest "speakers" and their "topics?"
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-14-2004, 06:40 AM
Uncle Carl’s Gourmet Pretzels - Hand twisted just like the Scripture.
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-14-2004, 06:41 AM
Isolation Island - Enter to win a free, permanent vacation. Eligibility requirements: thinking, questioning, failing to do the wave during Stevens sermons and other types of subversive behaviors.
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-14-2004, 06:41 AM
Sharpie Markers – Why mark a person figuratively when you can do it PERMANENTLY? Just give ‘em a big red arrow on their forehead pointing down ’cause you know where THEY’RE going!
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-14-2004, 06:42 AM
Uniformity City – Purchase our newly published Disciple’s Manual. Tells you exactly how to believe, dress, speak and live as a member of the TRULY spiritually elite. Gift with purchase: two tickets to see “The Frankford Wives”
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-14-2004, 06:43 AM
The Cyndi Lauper concert has been cancelled due to the performers refusal to be corrected regarding her rebellious behavior. She has been determined by Pastor to be “off” in her thinking that girls just wanna have fun. The girls will NOT be having ANY fun.
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-14-2004, 06:44 AM
Crapster – Download all the recordings of The Grace Hour you want for FREE. We don’t prosecute, just proselytize. Listeners must wear appropriate safety equipment to prevent injury. We suggest neck collars for when your head rolls around and around trying to follow the point, blinders to keep the glaring inconsistency from damaging you vision, Dramamine for the nausea and a Jolt cola to keep you awake.
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-14-2004, 06:45 AM
Mayflower Van Lines – When things get hot, we’ll move what you got. On standby for the exodus. Experience in moving scoundrels in the middle of the night. Special discounts given to those moving to a state that starts with “M”.
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-14-2004, 06:45 AM
Cover-Up in a Can – One spray takes care of most fishy odors or those of a rat. Personal size fits well in purse or pocket and is handy when dealing with those marital infidelities. The smell of Fear may require additional applications. For extensive or recurrent odors, we suggest daily application. Ask for the 55 gallon drum. We give corporate discounts with a GGWO employee ID.
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-14-2004, 06:46 AM
Louis Vuitton – Our greatest give-away yet. We guarantee that EVERYONE will leave with baggage courtesy of GGWO. Do you have a full set? A new piece will be available each week. Start collecting now.
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-14-2004, 01:37 PM
There will be 3 booths set aside for Carl Steven's affairs. One will be for the 70's and 80's (the early years), the 90's (which some say were gay), and those of today which look a lot like nurses with IV's.
Christine (141.157.46.14)
06-14-2004, 02:46 PM
8:37...You MUST be in advertising!!
You have made my day!!
I now feel challenged to think of more speakers and booth ideas....I'll be back later! http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/happy.gif
Anonymous (198.70.0.62)
06-14-2004, 08:35 PM
Be sure to visit the 2004 CONVENTION MIDWAY!!!
Featuring:
THE TILT-A-GIRL(Carl H. Stevens, ride operator)
THE BRAIN SCRAMBLER
GREATER GRACE FUN MAZE(Once you get in, it's REALLY hard to get out!!!!)
THE TUNNEL OF NO-TOUCH-LOVE
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-14-2004, 08:36 PM
and the House of Mirrors.. things are not as they appear!
Anonymous (198.70.0.62)
06-14-2004, 08:39 PM
DON'T MISS THE
SECRETARIAL POOL BEAUTY PAGEANT!!!
Cordell (66.90.181.249)
06-14-2004, 08:42 PM
The Divine Design dating agency for GGWOutrage singles
Anonymous (198.70.0.62)
06-14-2004, 08:43 PM
205, You mean THE HOUSE OF SMOKE AND MIRRORS?
Anonymous (198.70.0.62)
06-14-2004, 08:45 PM
THE GREATER GRACE ALL-MALE REVUE!
Featuring Steve Taylor and Dan Lewis
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-14-2004, 08:47 PM
I'm telling 'ya - once you start...
Anonymous (198.70.0.62)
06-14-2004, 08:47 PM
I guess I better stop. (I'm goin' to hell, for sure!)
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-14-2004, 08:48 PM
Let met get out my fine point RED Sharpie and appropriately MARK you.
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-14-2004, 08:48 PM
And a special movie showing of the "Stepford Wives" with featured guest speaker "Wayne Hogarth" teaching the doctrine of "How To Be A Stepford Pastor."
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-14-2004, 08:54 PM
No not to hell!!
but there will be a "special drawing" on Saturday night.. and everyone is a winner!
All will receive a one way ticket to Guyana, packet of kool-aid included!
Anonymous (67.249.212.14)
06-14-2004, 09:05 PM
Embedded media coverage provided by the editorial staff of Pravda.
Anonymous (198.70.0.62)
06-14-2004, 09:09 PM
AT THE 2004 CONVENTION!
THE FIRST GREATER GRACE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL!!
Continuous showings of:
RUTHLESS PEOPLE
TRUE LIES
THE JERK
DUMB AND DUMBER
NATIONAL LAMPOON'S SUMMER CONVENTION
(Schedule subject to change without notice or explanation)
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-14-2004, 09:09 PM
GGWO will supply all embedded with arms from their own personal cache.
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-14-2004, 09:13 PM
Also featuring the classic "Elmer Gantry" starring ...no not Burt Lancaster but our very own Elmer, Carl Henry Stevens!!! (Reserved seating per GG mandate... all you poor people stay in the back of the theater!)
Anonymous (4.155.90.30)
06-14-2004, 11:24 PM
This year, we invite you to join us for a workshop entitled "Behind Closed Doors," which will be taught by our beloved pastor and founder, Carl H. Stevens. Join us as Pastor personally invades the bedrooms of married couples, not only here in America, but throughout the world! Topics on the agenda are, "Seven Years Without Masturbating," and "How to Avoid Perverted Practices in the Marriage Bed." Following the main message, the following break out sessions will be available for a small additional fee:
Men: Meet us in fellowship hall where Pastor will be sharing his never before shown videos on the subject of sexually fulfillment in marriage. Individual, private booths will be available after the showing for those who desire more education in this most important subject. Special discounts for pastors.
Ladies: Join us under the tent for our own Mrs. Barbara Stevens! Topics will include "Begging for a Kiss" and "Red Lipstick in Bed." The time for the ladies will conclude with a surprise reunion with Roberta Powell, who will be speaking on Ecclesiastes 4:9, "Two are better than One."
We will wrap up the workshop with the Stevens family singing everyone's favorite country song, "Behind Closed Doors."
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!!
e (141.157.83.168)
06-14-2004, 11:40 PM
64.12.117.20 YOU ARE TOO FUNNY!
Anonymous (63.170.71.99)
06-15-2004, 12:17 AM
Added to the GG International Film Festival:
BONZO GOES TO BIBLE COLLEGE
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-15-2004, 12:30 AM
Also, EYES WIDE SHUT
Christine (70.16.7.233)
06-15-2004, 01:45 AM
How about:
Dangerous Minds
Misery
Liar Liar
Also, for those about to "Go home to Mummy:"
Bambi and Old Yeller.
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-15-2004, 01:52 AM
Will pastor be bringing his wife And his signifigant other as well?
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-15-2004, 01:54 AM
Which pastor are we talking about????????????
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-15-2004, 02:43 AM
I really think we should organize a un-blitz for convention. An un-blitz to un-do the mind control. We could descend on Frankford plaza and pass out "factnet tracts."
And then run! before the armed guards and the out of control little Veader boys come after us.
It would be the most "awesome" convention ever!
Anonymous (4.139.12.146)
06-15-2004, 02:48 AM
198:
Loved your MIDWAY post!! HILARIOUS!!!
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-15-2004, 03:54 AM
If we had more time before the convention, we could organized pickets, then call the media.
pop (80.74.211.172)
06-15-2004, 10:50 AM
Why people go there?
To see friends?
To show faithfullness?
I NEVER got good teaching from conventions. Did you?
Some raps were very interesting because of some wild
comments by tired pastors with caffeinism.
I rather stay home and watch Joyce Mayer.
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-15-2004, 11:07 AM
AMEN TO THAT.
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-15-2004, 01:19 PM
How to make your rug not look so bad after a tryst and before you go back to your wife from the 80'sn who by the way is worried about her own her and not yours. She will run a vacuum through yours.
Anonymous (198.70.0.62)
06-15-2004, 03:18 PM
For the Fantasy Fights Thread:
Joyce Meyer vs. Carl H. Stevens
Come on, now.
Sam Spade (201.129.145.195)
06-15-2004, 09:11 PM
How about a dissident dunking booth?....
You can put Pr. Stevens on the seat and then throw your own feces at him, like the chimps at the zoo, at $20.00 a pop.
The money raised could be used to a missions trip for all dissidents to the local mall, movie theater and bar.
Sam Spade (201.129.145.195)
06-15-2004, 09:53 PM
..to "help" with their "recovery" process.
lee (65.96.56.161)
06-15-2004, 09:57 PM
I see you've finally come off the fence Sam......good to know where you stand now. Thanks!
Sam Spade (201.129.145.195)
06-15-2004, 10:11 PM
I never was on any fence regarding infantile, personal, malicious attacks on people we might not agree with...something you've never done, by the way.
lee (65.96.56.161)
06-15-2004, 10:17 PM
You've sunk lower than I thought you ever would. I'm glad in a way to see this, as sad as it is.
Sam Spade (201.129.145.195)
06-15-2004, 10:24 PM
ME? Are you blind to what this board has turned into? I would defend you too if people were as malicious to you....as a matter of fact, I have.
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-15-2004, 10:33 PM
Hummm Sammy..another friend also??
If one person tells that you have the ears of an ass,
pay no attention. If two should tell,
go get yourself a saddle.
Hebrew Proverb.
Sam Spade (201.129.145.195)
06-15-2004, 10:39 PM
I've had my saddle on a long time, bud. Where's yours?
I suppose it would be a lot easier to just shut up, wouldn't it?
But wait, isn't that the whole problem to begin with?
lee (65.96.56.161)
06-15-2004, 10:49 PM
Sam, I can speak for myself. Please send the detractors to me. I know you have a love of arguement, perhaps you've grown more proficient than many of us here. Continue on....you just show me who you really are. A man who doesn't mind wallowing in low places and using dirty tactics.
Your posts on the thread about fantasy fights showed me that you are practicing hypocrisy.
Maybe you should read and contemplate the threads that speak of doctrine. How about the ones dedicated to helping children and women that have been abused......or would you mock them too? Their 'recovery' is something to make a joke about? As a PASTOR , a man with a title, position and calling I expected more from you.
You haven't said one thing to make me think that GGWO is a place I'd like to be , or a place I'd recommend.
Anonymous (68.34.121.13)
06-15-2004, 10:54 PM
Fantasy fight matchup:
Sam vs Spade
Spade is taking the upper hand
and yes goes up Sam's butt
to start the cleaning
he must be full of ##*#
Sam Spade (201.129.145.195)
06-15-2004, 11:09 PM
Lee,
Here is something Phil Strout said (I'll have to paraphrase it) in a message years ago from Chile......
"Today many speak of healing of the past. I do not see that anywhere in the Bible. What I think we need more of, instead of healing of the past, is repentance of the present." -from "Healing of the Past."
As I've said previously, I sympathize with people hurt by graceless practices by leadership at GGWO, one of which was my own son. I despise the motives behind such practices. And I do read and serioulsy consider the doctrine posts, and have the highest respect for Cordell, the Browns, your husband, nonotime...ETC. I have studied these issues a long time.
Yet people cruelly mocking pastor and GGWO people have nothing to do with being wounded or with doctrine. They do not need healing - they need repentance -or maybe just a tiny little dose of their own medicine.
And you would prefer a dysfunctional silence to this obviously nasty abuse? Isn't that a bit retroactive? What's good for the goose is good for the gander. For me, that means honor, for you and for Jack, as well as for Pastor Stevens and GGWO leadership. I will also speak forthrightly about abuse, whether at GGWO or Factnet. neither GGWO, nor your attacks onme, will stop me either.
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-16-2004, 01:00 AM
The Carl "H" Stevens kissing booth. And find out what the "H" stands for?...horrible, hideous, harassing, hoarse, heathen, hellbound, homosexual, HIGH, heavy, HANDS FREE, habitual, huge(tiny), hero worshipper (himself).......
Anonymous (207.7.193.218)
06-16-2004, 01:13 AM
Hitler?
Anonymous (4.139.18.50)
06-16-2004, 02:21 AM
152...
You forgot "halitosis"...
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-16-2004, 03:27 AM
HORRIFYING, Holy Crapper, Hell's Angel
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-16-2004, 04:57 AM
Hellcat! lol
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-16-2004, 05:11 AM
Roberta and Barbara having a mud fight. That will be right next to the bumper cars with Carl Stevens and all his gal pals. Paul Stevens will be burned at the stake at high noon.
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-16-2004, 05:13 AM
Mike Anair will be showing a docu-drama of how hurt he has been and how he found comfort in the arms of another man.
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-16-2004, 05:24 AM
Spin the vial. It's like spin the bottle with Carl H Stevens, but with drugs instead. Yeah he is the prize. Some prize. More like a joke
Anonymous (62.121.45.91)
06-16-2004, 07:13 PM
wwps "Is she having orgasms when you have sex?"
Anonymous (68.33.132.78)
06-16-2004, 10:13 PM
I have definitely enjoyed reading some of these posts. I definitely need a laugh or two after the depressing stuff on these threads. (I am definitely a GGWO critic!) I am pleasantly surprised at the imaginations and senses of humor on this thread.
On a more serious note, what is everyone thinking about the convention? I'm wondering if anyone has thought about picketing? I know it has been mentioned in one of the threads, but has anyone given it some serious thought? I know it's kind of short notice, but from what I can gather, I don't think many of the people from the branch church's have any idea of the crap that's going on at home base.
A well planned PEACEFUL and LAWFUL picket might just raise a little awareness of the people in the dark. The reaction of the GGWO Mafia might also cause some food for thought. As well as further media coverage....... I want to emphasize PEACEFUL and LAWFUL assembly.
I don't know how it could happen, since so many (including myself!) are fearful of revealing their identities because of friends, family, and loved ones still in the ministry.
I don't think that Carl Stevens could ignore a PEACEFUL and LAWFUL demonstration right on the doorstep. If it was large enough, then he might get a glimpse of the "Mighty Work of God" for real! Plus, it would make a lot of the "out of towners" ask a lot of tough questions. And the lack of tough questions is what has enabled this bastard to continue to abuse people in the Lord's name.
If I weren't so worried about the repurcussions for friends on the inside, I would lead it myself.
Just a thought..........
Anonymous For Now
Cordell Walker (66.90.181.249)
06-16-2004, 10:23 PM
To anonymous for now:
NOW you're talkin'!!!!
Anonymous (68.33.132.78)
06-16-2004, 10:38 PM
Cordell,
How can we stop talkin' and maybe start doin'?
Anonymous For Now
Anonymous (68.33.132.78)
06-16-2004, 10:46 PM
Maybe I'll start a new thread.....
Anonymous For Now
Anonymous (4.155.63.42)
06-16-2004, 11:31 PM
I posted on the other thread about this and my question is this: Since it will on private property, won't we be "asked" to leave and escorted out?
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-17-2004, 12:06 AM
No one can come onto their property. You'd have to do it from across the street.
Bob Brinton (151.203.179.90)
06-17-2004, 12:31 AM
More Tull: "To each his own way; I'll go mine. Best of luck with what you find. But for your own sake remember times we used to know."
Those who don't learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. Bob
Anonymous (4.139.9.199)
06-18-2004, 11:51 PM
Greater disGrace World Outrage will have a raffle during Convention 2004. Grand prize: a jukebox with a variety of selections; from as far back as Lenox and even, Maine days...
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A1: LIVE AND LET "LIE"/ As sung by Pastor Scott Robbingsome
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B2: CAN'T FIGHT THIS FEELING/ As sung by ALL Factnet Posters
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C3: MONEY FOR NOTHING/ Greater disGrace World Outrage Tithes & Offerings
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D4: PAPA DON'T PREACH As sung by GGWO Pastor's children.
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E5: I'M WALKING BEHIND YOU Duet sung by: Ramon Pichaldo & Roland L. aka The Winking Eyed Grifter
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F6: AFTER MIDNIGHT Duet song by Roberta Hall-Powell & Barbara Baum-Stevens during Lenox days.
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G7: DAZED AND CONFUSED As sung by the GGWO congregation after one of "Pastor's" sermons AND "Pastor" after popping a few oxycontin to "take the edge off."
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H8: WALK LIKE A MAN Duet sung by Latasha Lewis & Dawn Brown.
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I9: DE-DO-DO-DO, DE-DA-DA-DA IS ALL I WANT TO SAY TO YOU! As sung by "Pastor" Stevens to the "Body" at homebase Greater disGrace World Outrage.
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J10: MRS. ROBINSON A poinant tune which asks, "What's Up With Your Hubby?"
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Anonymous (209.163.119.220)
06-19-2004, 03:40 AM
How about a GGWO first – Rock Band Cinderella singing for the offering, “Somebody Save Me; Somebody Call the Doctor, I think I am Going to crash….” Dedicated to all Oxy users.
Anonymous (209.163.119.220)
06-19-2004, 03:41 AM
How about at a famous GGWO after-after rap, special film fest showing of Sex, Lies, and Videotape….
Anonymous (216.37.223.4)
06-19-2004, 03:44 AM
68. I think a new thread is a great idea it is getting hard to pull up and I say lets start doin. Can we be arrested for picketing there? What are some of the choices we have? Does anyone know?
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-19-2004, 04:28 AM
I AGREE WITH SAM SPADE ON THIS ONE FORUM THREAD.
YOU PEOPLE ARE DISGUSTING. OBVIOUSLY NOT THE ONES IN NEED OF HEALING, THATS FOR SURE. YOUR MOTIVES ARE UGLY YOUR HEARTS ARE WICKED AND EVIL.
AND YOU WONDER WHY PEOPLE AT GGWO READ THESE POSTS AND MOCK ALL OF YOU DISSENTERS?
ITS BECAUSE YOU ALLOW STUFF LIKE THIS TO BE POSTED ON THREADS. ITS ONE THING TO BE WOUNDED AND NEED TO POST/TALK OR DISCUSS WHATS ON YOUR HEART AND SEEK SOME KIND OF CLOSURE THROUGH THIS TIME.
ITS ANOTHER THING TO ALLOW THESE POSTS THAT GO FAR BEYOND WHAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS FORUM WAS INITIALLY SET OUT TO BE. BECAUSE YOU (YES, MEANING YOU -- KAREN, CORDELL, RJ, SJ, CARA, MARGO, CHRISTINE, LEE, JACK, THE BROWNS, ETC. YOU ALLOW THESE DISGUSTING POSTS ON THIS THREAD AND NOT ONCE DID YOU DO OR SAY ANYTHING TO PUT A STOP TO IT...SO YOUR SILENCE IS YOUR AGREEMENT, THEN, ISN'T IT???????????????????????????
HOW CAN YOU READ THESE UGLY DISGUSTING THINGS AND DON'T CORRECT THEM????? AFTER ALL, ALL OF YOU HAVE NOW BEEN CATEGORIZED AS THE "GREATER DISGRACE WORLD OUTRAGE" BALTIMORE GROUP...
AND YOU WONDER WHY PASTOR STEVENS CALLS THIS EVIL FROM THE PULPIT AND SEEMINGLY NOTHING IS DONE TO HELP THOSE WHO REALLY WANT TO BE HELPED LIKE ME??
WHAT GOOD WOULD IT DO FOR THEM TO REACH OUT TO THOSE IN NEED WHEN IT SEEMS LIKE YOU ARE PLAYING TWO SIDES OF THE FENCE HERE....THE SIDE THAT WANTS HEALING VS
PAYING BACK CARLELUIA BY STABBING AT BODY MEMBERS CHARACTERS? MOCKING DIFFERENT PASTORS?
WHAT YOU FIND SO FUNNY REALLY IS DISGUSTING AND IF IT WAS DONE/SAID ABOUT YOU, YOU WOULDN'T LIKE IT ONE DARN BIT NOW WOULD YOU.
AND I THOUGHT THERE WAS HEALING FOR ME ON THIS FORUM. WORTHLESS WASTE OF MY TIME TRYING TO GET TO KNOW YOU GUYS. I THOUGHT YOU WERE GENUINELY INTERESTED IN MY SPIRITUAL WELL BEING. WELL YOU JUST TRASHED IT FURTHER. THANKS FOR NOTHING YOU BUNCH OF SORRY LOSERS. I'M GLAD THE CHURCH BURNED YOU. YOU DESERVED IT.
AND DON'T BOTHER HAVING YOUR ISP SPIES TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHO I AM ON AOL. I DON'T WANT YOUR HELP ANYMORE.
SOMEONE WHO REALLY WANTED HEALING
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-19-2004, 05:50 AM
205.188 It is unfortunate that you have not found that which you are in need of here.
On this board, as within life in general, people, beliefs and practices are all different. That is reality. While I do not agree with everything that is said or how it is said, I support the right of everyone to speak as they choose.
There are some threads which are more serious than others. Perhaps you would feel more comfortable communicating directly with someone. You can find the email addresses of two very honorable and kind Christians, Lee and Roberta, on the thread "WE CARE...". I'm sure they could help guide you onto the path to healing.
Anonymous (4.139.90.136)
06-19-2004, 05:54 AM
SOMEONE WHO REALLY WANTED HEALING-
Your healing can only occur when allowed to walk out the various phases of grief and apparently you are in the anger phase.
However, its not fair to put people into a "little box" as to how they can walk out their own process of healing. Some people vent their anger through these sarcastic posts and quite frankly; they have more than likely been burned by the very people mocked.
You claim to side with "grace" but your attitude is ANYTHING but that! Take the log out of your own eye before judging the speck in your brother's.
There are definitely resources available on the various threads; so don't throw the baby out with the bathwater kiddo.
You can avoid this thread in the future if you find it too offensive. Grow up and take responsiblity for your own healing and quit judging others walk!
If you want to pout and place blame that is your perogative. But is VERY unfair of you to try to put the burden onto others for your own choice. Grow up and quit projecting your issues onto these posts.
I would suggest a phone call to Safe Harbor for individual counseling; the number has been posted on other threads!
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-19-2004, 06:07 AM
205,
We have all been part of a ministry that operated through control. It is hard for you to understand that this forum has no elite leaders at the controls here. It is an open forum. That means anyone can post anything, right or wrong, godly or ungodly. There is no one that has control over that. Most of us are adults we can choose not to read the ugly and mean-spirited posts. We use the technique of "not feeding the trolls," they thrive on getting a reaction. Silence does not mean we condone the behavior. Some of the nastier threads were started by GG defenders. It was intended to distract from the real issues. Bottom line is I wish they would all go away, the ones that are here to hurt others. But it is a free country, this is a forum on "Freedom of Mind" website. You can expect the best and the worse of human kind. And you have the freedom to find help here and you have freedom to overlook the nasty threads. I pass over them, I do not read them. I hope you reach out to those you can discern are here to help.
Cara
Deb (207.69.137.203)
06-19-2004, 06:35 PM
Here's a song that can be resurrected for the convention, it's an oldie but goodie, written, and originally sung by Patty Huff, Lenox days
(I hear she is doing ok now, by the way, but at the time she wrote it ...... you be the judge.)
A $20.00 gift certicficate, good for any booth at the convention, to all who correctly guess who the song is about! (If you guess wrong, you're "escorted" off the premises, so take your time on this one.)
"The angels, the angels, watch as he sleeps,
Crying 'Where is Mary to wash his tired feet?'
His journey today will be so hard, so long,
His life, his love, to the people belong.
The angels, the angels, watch as he wakes,
Crying 'Where is the alabaster box to break?'
His journey today will be so hard, so long
His life, his love, to the people belong."
(It's truly frightening to me that, years later, I still remember those words!!!)
(By the way, I asked C.H.S. about this song one day, after he told me that he had never sought, or wanted adulation. My question was, "Then why did you allow Patty to sing that song in front of a packed church service, not just once, but at least twice (that I knew of). He told me he thought she had written that song about Jesus. Funny thing was, before she sang it the first time, she introduced it by saying the words came to her as she was driving in his car, watching him sleep, after he'd had such a hard day's work. Hmmmmm. It left NO doubt in my mind who she was singing about, but, who knows, I could be wrong, after all I'm one of the deceived ones.
Deb
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-19-2004, 09:10 PM
Kool Aid anyone? I just listen the Jim Jones tapes and they sound a lot like our beloved Pastor Stevens. Let's get ready for the journey of a lifetime. Leave your insurance policies to Carl and Barbara Stevens in care of Greater Disgrace. I am sure they put the money to good use. Sniffff......ahhhh!
Anonymous (4.155.30.27)
06-19-2004, 09:48 PM
Where on earth did you get tapes of Jim Jones preaching? Really curious.
Anonymous (4.139.90.188)
06-20-2004, 01:07 AM
An excellent point 152; however, think "pop" "gulp" "ahhhh" are much more descriptive of the Stevens drug of choice.
Anonymous (209.163.119.47)
06-20-2004, 01:08 AM
How about a special guest speaker, Ken Lay former enron cheif exec. about how to bilk millions...
Anonymous (4.139.15.103)
06-20-2004, 06:58 AM
Welcome missionaries to Greater disGrace World Outrage Convention 2004. We hope you will enjoy this educational experience...
Anonymous (62.121.45.91)
06-20-2004, 10:29 AM
This could be the very last convention for pastor.
What would be his legacy?
What other pastors will say? Comments about Factnet? Future pastor-teacher?
Anonymous (63.170.71.99)
06-20-2004, 02:45 PM
Will any FACTNet folks be attending the conference? It would be great to have some roving reporters who can let us in on the proceedings.
Just think of the paranoia it would engender! It could ultimately be very healthy for all.
Anonymous (4.139.18.129)
06-20-2004, 10:40 PM
This past week I ran into a former acquaintance from GGWO. Playing "dumb" I asked this individual what was going on at GGWO. They proceeded to tell me the usual scripted deception of "everything's awesome!" I then brought up the Baltimore Sun article of this past May; it was then they proceeded to tell me about a problem which HAD occured about a month ago but was now fine! [what?] Must be some more lying from the pulpit going on! They then proceeded to Biblically "rationalize" this as God "shaking" the church [Hebrews 27] and that I should come back since everyone is called to a "local assembly" and that I was OUT of the geographical will of God by not attending GGWO any longer etc, etc, etc,...blah-blah-blah!
Same old same old folks! We really should try to inflitrate this convention and pass out postcards with Factnet.org on them since many "within" GGWO believe that the Factnet issue has "died down."
Some of us should remind them that this is NOT a dead issue afterall!
What ever happened with the billboard idea on the side of a truck to be placed beside the GGWO property? I saw a big truck down by the church today which would be perfect for said. Am wondering if the dissidents still planned to post a Factnet.org sign on the side of such?
Also, how about paying some non-GGWO residents at the apartments across the street from GGWO to hand a Factnet.org banner outside their deck?
Anonymous (68.229.25.178)
06-20-2004, 10:59 PM
TO 4.139
GREAT IDEA!
Let's run to Kinko's and print a banner (it's not that expensive).
Anonymous (4.139.18.129)
06-20-2004, 11:02 PM
How much would a banner cost 68.?
Anonymous (4.139.18.129)
06-20-2004, 11:03 PM
Maybe the little Church of God across the street from Moravia Park Drive would be willing to let us put the banner on their roof?
Anonymous (4.139.18.129)
06-20-2004, 11:04 PM
What should be written on this banner?
Louise Connolly (24.128.24.65)
06-20-2004, 11:10 PM
How about 'Don't drink the Kool-Aid!'
Louise Connolly (24.128.24.65)
06-20-2004, 11:11 PM
Sorry folks, I just couldn't resist.
Anonymous (68.229.25.178)
06-20-2004, 11:11 PM
To 4.139
They have different sizes -- I think for around $200 or so you can get already a nicely sized banner if you use their typesetting, but a huge banner will cost more I think. As you go to Kinkos you don't need any artwork, just pick the letters that they have -- big and nicely readable like e.g. black letters on bright yellow background, and the banner is on a type of strong lasting plastic material -- so it will last.
Kinkos is open 24/7 so it may only take a few hours to get the banner done depending how busy they are.
Anonymous (68.229.25.178)
06-20-2004, 11:15 PM
To 4.139
Just write "FACTNET.ORG" on it.
... or perhaps in smaller letters above:
GGWO Rescue Mission
and then in bigger letters: FACTNET.ORG
underneath.
Anonymous (4.139.18.129)
06-20-2004, 11:19 PM
Time isn't an issue...$$$ is....$200.00 is a little steep for my poor budget! I'd use my tithes but I'm not sure this would be appropriate.
Anonymous (4.139.18.129)
06-20-2004, 11:20 PM
However, I do plan on slipping some 3x5 cards with Factnet.org on them at strategic places around the convention sight!
Anonymous (4.139.18.129)
06-20-2004, 11:22 PM
I have this picture of "Pastor" and was going to try to put a picture of his face on one side and Factnet.org on the other.
Anonymous (4.139.18.129)
06-20-2004, 11:23 PM
....by the way, Louise, loved the "Koolaid..." idea!
Anonymous (4.139.18.129)
06-20-2004, 11:24 PM
Anyone rich out there want to do the banner?
Anonymous (68.229.25.178)
06-20-2004, 11:29 PM
To 4.139
There you go. The 3x5 cards with CHS's face on one side and the FactNet.org on the other is a great idea too. Just don't put too many in one place, because security may clean 'em up once they see what it is. But in the food court -- I guess at the former J.J. Newberry's -- on a few tables here and there this could be a nice little idea.
Anonymous (4.139.18.129)
06-20-2004, 11:33 PM
Yup!
Anonymous (4.139.18.129)
06-20-2004, 11:35 PM
Also thought about making a "Prayer request" card with "Pastor's" pix on it, kind of like they give to missionaries going overseas. But under the requests put some of the issues posted on this board.
Anonymous (4.139.18.129)
06-21-2004, 12:27 AM
Must have struck a nerve for someone to sabotage this thread! It's good to know "the faithful" are reading these posts too. Maybe a seed of doubt will be planted, or as Stevens calls them "cacatrice eggs." Where did he come up with that ridiculous terminology? Anyway, then there may be hope for these blinded brothers and sisters!
Anonymous (64.246.11.20)
06-21-2004, 03:02 AM
GGWO Radio is now broadcasting on 103.5fm
PG (69.67.254.38)
06-21-2004, 03:46 AM
Is 59:5 is where the term comes from (for 4.139)
Louise Connolly (24.128.24.65)
06-21-2004, 04:31 AM
The folks looking for money for the banner,
please state how much is needed, when you
need it by and how to get it to you?
Louise Connolly (24.128.24.65)
06-21-2004, 04:33 AM
Note to all!
If if a saboteur ruins a thread just hit enter
before you go to far in typing then it can
still be read. I am experimenting now on how far to type.
Anonymous (4.139.9.89)
06-21-2004, 04:57 AM
Louise Connolly,
God bless you for your generous offer. A fellow poster thought a banner could be made for $200.00.
If you are still willing to pay for this I would be willing to pick it up and try to convince someone to hang it up.
Perhaps a call could be made to Kinko's in White Marsh and an order for the banner placed via telephone. I'm sure that they would take major credit cards...
Just let me know what you decide to do!
Anonymous (4.139.9.89)
06-21-2004, 04:59 AM
Sorry about not heeding your
prior advice! I was so excited
about this prospect I spaced out!
Louise Connolly (24.128.24.65)
06-21-2004, 05:23 AM
Is White Marsh in Maryland?
What is the timeframe when it is needed?
Please tell what it should say and the size so I could get the pricing or just order it.
Also, if I get financiers, you must follow through
with hanging it.
I have already wasted enough money for this lifetime
at TBS.
Click on my name and send details.
SS (63.13.210.104)
06-21-2004, 05:47 AM
Attacking GGWO is useless. It will only lead to a more "circle the wagons" mindset amongst the faithful.
Don't you folks have a life (a church, a minsity, an occupation?) Why do you obsess so much with this obviously dysfunctional Savior-complex you carry?
Go get healed and then you can heal others.
Maria T (141.157.99.97)
06-21-2004, 05:50 AM
To Louise
I cannot believe the level of hatred and
spite you would stoop to go, and now I
know for sure just how much more you need
to be prayed for, because your conscience is
seared and your heart is wicked.
Odd thing is, I spoke to someone who knew you
from TBS in Lenox, and she said you NEVER were
hateful and spiteful. She was also surprised
that for 17 years you have held a grudge
against Pastor Stevens and the ministry.
17 years is a long time to be enraged with
bitterness. You must really hate Pastor's
guts. To me that is sad. I once learned in
Nursing School in my Abnormal Psychology class
that when you have roots that intense of hate
and anger, bitterness, unforgiveness...you
destroy yourself before you could ever destroy
the other person who is the recipient.
I feel sorry for you. I can see your need
for God is far greater than you can see right
now, and I'm going to continue to pray for you
on a daily basis til you get right with God and
are free from these things.
If you are so hell bent on crusading against
Pastor...like with picketing or hanging
banners, why don't you just drive yourself
down here and do these hateful things yourself?
Why leave it to the Baltimore Factnet gang???
Oh I see, its one thing to "talk" but not "do."
I don't think its because you fear Pastor, or
security, or the people here either. I wonder
what fear of the Lord you have???
I think down deep in your heart you know the
evil motives of your own heart, and you know
that what you have done to "hurt/payback" people
since you started posting here has been done
with sheer malice and hatred for the body of
Christ. Jesus Christ died for these people too.
The very people you persecute.
You want a banner hung here?
Come do it yourself. I doubt you have
that much nerve.
Maria T.
I'm not the one who is a troll here, hon.
Anonymous (24.88.43.233)
06-21-2004, 06:04 AM
Maria,
If you are seriopus about how you feel
Please do me a favor and don't expect
people who are hurt to
listen to you.
The hurt (including me) step outside this
place called being rational sometimes.
I am sorry you don't understand but some of the
people that I know have been hurt would actual benifit from having a banner put up.
If GGWO is all the things you say it is
Why would something this bother people there?
Give the folks who at GGWO who are good people more credit than that Maria.
I think if I was to do something I place an ad right in the Baltimore Sun religious section.
Have some humor about you Maria.
I need it now.
neil
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-21-2004, 06:55 AM
Ok Maria,
blah blah blah
whatever you say.
Attacking Louise is more of a reflection of who you are.
Since you dont even know her,
But Louise knows Stevens and cant state with fact of his duplicity and pervertedness.
Maria T (141.157.99.97)
06-21-2004, 09:34 AM
To "205" who posted 6/21 at 1:55 a.m.
Blah blah blah yourself "205"!!!
Thank yoyu for saying that my "attacking Louise is more a reflection of who I am"..so true!! But before I bow from your adulation, let me clarify that I was addressing her motives and
obvious bitterness/hatred (to which a kindegartner could discern hon...)
NOT...attacking her ok????
Do you now have a double standard?
Like its ok for Louise to post degrading things, and you claim I am attacking her? Nope. I am standing up for what is right whether you like it or not.
So go and laugh. You don't know me either. I'm not the ass who didn't post my name. Neither is Louise. Sounds to me like you're the one with some real issues.
I loved your other remarks....
"And she "knows" Stevens??????????"
Per her testimony tonite on another thread, 5 yrs in the ministry in TBS as a young Christian going to Bible College. I've got twice her time plus 2 years....my roommate 33 years. Neither one of us are deceived...., or in a "cult" or a "stevenite" or a "loser" or "whatever" name throwing you want to take on this time of night for those "pro" GGWO.
And, go find her other post. She repented of addressing Pastor Stevens as Carleluia. So now, since you tried to make me look like an "ass" here, look in the mirror you donkey.
Maria T
One thing I don't stand for is the hateful backbiting posts. You want to continue this "205"..then have the decency to post who you are.
Maria T (141.157.99.97)
06-21-2004, 10:14 AM
To Neil
So tonight I get addressed by you again. Interesting. First you ask on another thread if I am after you....and then...why.
Now you comment on my posting to Louise.
I know you are hurting Neil. Remember, I called you many times? Remember I stuck up for you on this forum when people called you an ass, etc...??? Remember when you said you and Keri were going to separate WHO called your house to build you up and let you know people cared and were praying for you??? I have the phone bills to prove it!!
It was you, Neil, who turned on me. The post you sent me and Loretta? You rebuked us and adulated Pam...just like you just posted anonymously as "205" and did it again.
You have "familiar" writing style and particular vocabulary you use in your posts...and a very distinct way of phrasing things, that even when you don't sign your name, people know its you.
You see, Neil it was you that is acting like you are living a double standard. IT was ok for Pam and "4-139" to take pot shots at Loretta and I, but when we swung back at them doctrinally, you rise up in Pam's defense. When "S.M." attacked me, where were you then, since you seemingly were a new "friend" via phone or email??? Not one word from Neil. I got emails from the rest of the gang and people posted commenting about how ugly the post was.
Go back and re-read the posts Neil. Haven't you noticed I haven't directly emailed, called or
said a whole lot to you since then? Its because I don't know who I am talking to anymore.
You're emotions aren't as strong as they used to be in the month of April when the first thread started. Thats not insulting you Neil, or saying something libelous that you can take to your new lawyer. Some of your statements that you made to me on the phone have now changed from what you originally said. What is a person to think, that you were possibly playing "head games" with me? Or am I to think that you were "leading people on" that the church was going to reconcile and then they seemingly have backed off, and now you have a lawyer. How would it look to you, Neil?? I don't want to think evil of you ok? I also remember backing you up on a post in regards to the plans of the elders, because I had gone to one back then to check you out and he did verify that he spoke to you. I posted it sticking up for you when people were attacking you far worse.
By the way, not to get into any kind of argument with you or to post something you again will consider disagreeable, please...don't post here on this forum and tell me that nobody "hurt" will listen to me!!! You know nothing about who/whom I've ministered to outside of factnet that has posted on factnet. You know nothing of my personal life or business except where Nancy fell and broke her leg and what a difficult time it was for us. I have had a very busy phone and busy emails right up to my going away. People have well responded to what I've shared in a positive way. I never said I wouldn't help anyone either. I have always stuck up for what is right, not based on personalities. I thought perhaps you were that kind of friend. Was I mistaken? I think so after the post you made to Loretta and I simply because we stood up for what we felt was right.
Neil, if you don't want to talk to me anymore, thats your choice, but, if you feel I'm baling out on you, take a closer look because the real shoe is on the other foot. Its YOU that tried to sting ME, and, after going thru this kind of thing before, I tend to keep my distance around people that do that to me more than once.
Like I said, I stuck up for you more than you remember, and to elders also behind the scenes at GGWO.
Don't think you can hide too by changing your IP, I'm no dummy either just so you know I have learned a lot about proxy servers and IP's in the last month thanks to you.
Maria T
Maria T (141.157.99.97)
06-21-2004, 10:16 AM
Error in above post...I implied Neil changed his IP to post as "205" where I meant to say that HE COULD HAVE changed his IP and posted as "205."
Maria T (141.157.99.97)
06-21-2004, 10:19 AM
So...Neil...I just re-read your post to me and you say you need humor???
Ok. You're the middle man negotiating this reconcilliation. You tell me what purpose you see in a banner being posted against the church during convention week and I still won't laugh then, ok??????
Do you see how absurd that sounds to me, you thinking that is a good idea when you are the mediator? Wouldn't you consider the possibility that it probably wouldn't come across as being humerous to those of us who want to hear the Word preached during this week in particular...and that seeing/hearing that the factnet "mediator" thought it was a great to enact this childish thing??
You already have said people have implied that you are nuts, unstable, etc. Why give them another stab at you????? And I'm one you consider a potential enemy? Whatever.
Maria T
Louise Connolly (24.128.24.65)
06-21-2004, 01:58 PM
Hello Gang:
Thanks Maria for reminding me of my Adamic nature.
I do have difficulty understanding why you are
reading all these 'satanic lies'. It is great
though because you are a living example of the
power of mind control. Attack away I am up for it.
This is why people don't use their real names.
I bought a bullet proof vest to protect my Adamic
nature. I got it second hand at a yard sale for
that GGWO's security was having.
In defense of the bitter ones though I think a lot
of the threads are started by members to discredit
the real testimony of GGWO being a cult.
Keep up the good work.
What I think the discussion boards are about:
"I was reading some posts and someone asked, is
the whole purpose of these discussion boards to
ruin GGWO or words to that effect. I have to say I
sure hope so. This group of so called leaders in
GGWO under the leadership of Carl Stevens have
ruined numerous lives. They aren’t a Christian
ministry that went awry. They have intentionally
used Jesus’ message of salvation to exploit fellow
humans. Read the history, it has been the same old
story since they began in Maine in the ‘70s. Isn’t
great to be able to expose them. I have wept and I
have cried with the things I have read. I have let
loose my rage and found release in making fun.
I know there are plenty of cults to crusade
against in this world but for me this one is personal.
Maria T (141.157.99.97)
06-21-2004, 03:09 PM
Dear Louise
All of us have an adamic nature. Every single one of us. I think what bothers me most about your posts you explained it yourself...in your last statement..."I know there are plenty of cults to crusade against in this world but for me this one is personal." Thats why I have the problem with your posts. You let it become personal. Its obvious that you are hurt and wounded. I don't know how many threads you read prior to your coming onto factnet. I posted in the earlier ones. I too was hurt by this ministry but as I shared over and over again I had to let go of things and decide either to live my life for Christ or to hold on to bitternesses and resentments that only would destroy me. I had to know where I was called, and I don't follow a man nor am I "mind controlled." I know there are people who can't breathe without checking with Pastor Stevens first. I feel sorry for them, truly I do, because they worship a man, and I have agreed wholeheartedly with those that have stated that fact that some do 'idolize" and "adulate" Pastor Stevens.
He's not the only Pastor in the USA that this happens to, but it doesn't mean the church is a cult either. If he encouraged it, then perhaps it might fit one criteria on the "how to determine your church is a cult" list.
Louise...17 years you have lived with this built up hatred and resentment. Yes you have a right to post here as well as I do. We won't ever agree, not until you give this over to God. What fruit in your life does it bring you to have so much anger and hatred for such a long time? I'm asking you this because I had to ask myself the same questions. I had different things happen to me than you did. I don't know whose "wounds" were worse and that doesn't matter anyhow. I'm not trying to do a comparison of that fact. I'm also not discounting your wounds and making them secondary to my former ones or anyone else's.
Pain is subjective. Thats not a GGWO doctrine, its one I learned in Nursing School. Just as I can't measure your level of pain, nor could you imagine the level mine was at.
The bottom line here still remains at the issue of the cross. You need to let go of things in order to be healed.
I know my "mind' isn't "controlled." I have stated previously that there is "no" perfect church. None. Only Jesus Christ is perfect. I can only write from what I've experienced and seen.
Sure the posts bother me. There are people that are hurt, there are others who are just trying to agitate everybody on here, whether you are "pro" GGWO or not, they are pushing buttons on purpose to provoke people to wrath and anger.
Its them that are the interference. Not me. One person in defense of GGWO shouldn't be a threat to anybody.
I offer a different perspective than you do. I know you may think I'm deceived, or perhaps even a hateful person. Neither of which is true. And there are probably times I lacked grace in my posts, but I'm no different than anybody else there either.
We all are to have a vertical with God and not be dependent on a man to think or speak for us. That was one thing Pastor Stevens did teach me a long time ago. Believe me every time I've challenged you to "look in the mirror" -- I've already been before that mirror myself.
Maria T
Anonymous (80.74.208.100)
06-21-2004, 03:39 PM
This year's theme, "Prepare for the Mighty Work of God," was inspired by Joshua 3:5,"And Joshua said unto the people,
Sanctify yourselves: for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you."
After Alan Lang+ others this sounds very funny.
Anonymous (4.139.18.216)
06-21-2004, 05:52 PM
Don't you mean "hypocritical" 80?
Anonymous (141.157.104.97)
06-21-2004, 05:52 PM
hi i just found this forum through a friend- i am hmm kind of an ex go'er lol- well my mom made me go- anyhow i had aweful experiences with this so called "church" i am a believer in jesus and jesus only not "carl" not "ggwo" never have never will be. i had to go to the ggca for a year but of course got kicked out for being a normal teenager i wasnt into drugs or anything i thought i was normal guess i wasn't ggwo standards.I was onece called "satans helper" at one of these so called conventions because i was dating a boy that was i guess "satans helper" also which to me is just silly...i do not believe any one has the right to call themself a christian and then post here and judge your efforts to communicate it's called the first ammendment ever hear of it? I guess they will defend mr carl till the day they open their eyes and see that jesus is their savior not carl, I guess you can say i was an angry teenager due to having to go to this church but now i am grown up and i just know it's in God's hands no one gets away with lying-stealing-cheating for to long, as for convention well let's just say you couldn't pay me to go.
Anonymous (68.229.25.178)
06-21-2004, 06:45 PM
To 141.157 June 21 --12:52 PM
Thanks for sharing that and not being intimidated. Thank God that he took you out of that place. Your experience is not an isolated one.
Please read also:
REAL FACTS BEHIND GGWO and how it all began!
http://www.factnet.org/discus/messages/3/2384.html?1087838981
Anonymous (141.157.104.97)
06-21-2004, 06:47 PM
thank you- you know the truth is i feel sorry for these people the don't even know the love of christ or what grace really is- all the time i was there i was always judged- but i know who the real judge is Jesus not men
Anonymous (68.229.25.178)
06-21-2004, 06:57 PM
To 141.157 June 21 -- 01:47 PM
You're absolutely right! That's the way it is there, especially if you're not one with the "hyper-spritual" crowd.
We'll be in prayer for your life and most certainly I hope that you've already found a true Grace church in your area, so that you'll be enjoying your growth in Christ which should be truly a joyous experience without anyone judging you, but instead with people really loving you with genuine care, and accepting you just as you are, just like Jesus does. HE loves you very, very much and I'm sure you know that. You are very special! True Grace is such a beautiful thing and it's not found at GGWO.
Anonymous (141.157.104.97)
06-21-2004, 07:08 PM
I thank you so much for writting this I know that Jesus loves me the way I am- Sadly I have not even searched for a church because of the sour taste ggwo has left in my mouth but i would really love to find one close to me-sad part is i live so close to ggwo-I am here just for a short while i hope I only came because a family member is ill and I wanted to be close by-
Anonymous (67.249.226.134)
06-21-2004, 11:27 PM
Anyone experiencing any additional "bad craziness" at the Convention?
I'm wondering if Carl and the gang are circling the wagons. Or has any of this had an effect?
Anonymous (141.157.104.97)
06-21-2004, 11:30 PM
i live really really close by and im so tempted just to go over to see what they all are doing lol- just for kicks i guess because as a teenager going to these conventions i was judged and ripped apart so many times- but you know what i just sit back and pay no mind to them as none of them are my savior only Jesus is and one day they will be judged on their actions-but if curiostiy gets the best of me believe me i'll post an update =)
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-21-2004, 11:54 PM
Copy off some little tracts with factnet.org on them and slip anywhere you go on campus.. i am going to do the same.. put them betw. cars and in the bathroom, near booths..on tables..
If we all just do a little, all different, security won't catch us!
Anonymous (141.157.104.97)
06-22-2004, 12:02 AM
really are you close by as well and where are these tracks?
thanks
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-22-2004, 01:30 AM
Carol Bailey is singing right now at the convention the song "Wasted years, wasted years, how foolish".. now that is true irony!
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-22-2004, 02:25 AM
Steve Stevens made an ass out of himself trying to speak again!! I guess he got his message from Readers Digest again.
Isabella (207.7.199.247)
06-22-2004, 03:04 AM
O.K. everyone, here’s a poem from Joe:
I’m losing my sister,
she’s slipping away,
she seems to get worse every day.
She’s not dyng, or sick, as such;
she’s just changing, changing so much.
Her church, it seems is on a higher plane,
I think they’re tampering with her brain...
They all love you right away
it feels so right, you gotta stay...
In the back of your mind, that now tiny voice,
the one that longs to make a choice,
sees through this fog, this web of lies,
but you’re crushed like an ant when you open your eyes.
These brothers and sisters who love you so much,
now seek to control, your words, your touch.
There isn’t an aspect left in your life,
which done unrighteosly, won’t bring you strife.
Do you think Christ badgers our minds like that?
I’d rather be beat with a baseball bat!
I know your pain and all that you hide,
I know the way you feel inside.
Honest to God, I’d rather be wrong,
but I hope your church doesn’t last too long.
If you turn your back and walk away, I’ll love
you, (INSERT NAME HERE), anyway..
This poem is a plea, it’s not an attack.
I want my little sister back.
Anonymous (64.12.117.20)
06-22-2004, 03:13 AM
Isbella some our little sisters came to Lenox and Baltimore were molested and raped. No one helped them and this mind-control woman-hating cult made sure they had left their extended families behind because they were "unsaved and evil." These girls had no where to turn. It is disgusting and it must be stopped.
Anonymous (68.55.83.36)
06-22-2004, 03:23 AM
SPECIAL SHOWING" The Manchurian Candidate! This is to teach full mind control. If you practice long enough you will be as good as Carl and his SPECIAL MEN???????
Isabella (207.7.199.247)
06-22-2004, 03:40 AM
To 64-12 @ 10:13
I don't know about that. My own family humored me quite a bit. As far as children being sexually abused or molested and raped, I really don't know what to think. I was in the "ministry" for about 10 years. I never saw any child-sexual abuse, but who knows, this could have happened. I just don't think that was their schtick while I was there. Joe's poem was not about TBS/GGWO. It was about a brother who longed for his sister who was in a cult. He did good to write a poem. His mother and father, his sisters and brothers didn't want anything to do with it, but he knew enough to write it and he did. I found it very touching...
I want to find out more about the molestation issue. It is shocking to me that this may be going on and I intend to find out more about it when I have time.
Anonymous (66.98.226.42)
06-22-2004, 03:54 AM
Getting weirder by the moment:
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Anonymous (68.33.184.79)
06-22-2004, 04:40 AM
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06-22-2004, 04:42 PM
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Anonymous (141.154.186.91)
06-22-2004, 05:31 PM
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Anonymous (4.139.15.229)
06-22-2004, 11:58 PM
Stopped by Convention 2004 today for about 15 minutes. Very, VERY sad spirit there. Saw some of the "old guard" David Duff, Lewis and Billowith; they all appeared to have aged a great deal. There were only about 30 people in the food court area and NO ONE was smiling.
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-23-2004, 12:01 AM
4.139, did u know they shut down factnet today?
Appears to be the work of Michael Marr and cohorts.
It is being investigated by the bigwigs.
Anonymous (4.139.15.229)
06-23-2004, 12:05 AM
I didn't know that; but I noticed last night I couldn't access threads in which 68. described the "process of mind control" G.G.W.O. employs.
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-23-2004, 12:10 AM
They attempted a take over, flooded the site with porno and crazy threads, overloaded it. No one could do anything, then they got it back up and eventually cleaned up the threads. Expect another attempt soon. We understand that Marr is behind it. They are fools, many have been notified today of it, media, some of the top people in the field of cults are helping us now because of what they did.
Anonymous (149.174.164.83)
06-23-2004, 12:13 AM
I hear Anna Nicole Smith wants an audience with Carl Stevens. They have a lot in common. They are both trying to bilk money out of rich people. I think Anna is smarter and does a good impression of a pastor's wife. Oh Barbara please take note. You could learn a thing or two.
Anonymous (4.139.15.229)
06-23-2004, 12:14 AM
Just some thoughts and I do hope that I am wrong; however, perhaps this problem has its origins with Neil Carrick. After all, he has computer expertise and has wanted a moderated board all along. Additionally, he considers himself a "mediator" between GGWO leadership and the dissidents. Perhaps this is his feeble attempt to make himself "indispensable" and to take back control from strong willed dissidents?
nno (24.211.177.206)
06-23-2004, 12:36 AM
(4.139.15.229) said:
"... after all, he has computer expertise and has wanted a moderated board all along. Additionally, he considers himself a "mediator" between GGWO leadership and the dissidents."
You're dreamin'. Believe me, if Neil wanted this board down, it WOULD be DOWN!! PERIOD!. Niel is THAT good.
Anonymous (4.139.15.229)
06-23-2004, 12:39 AM
Well, I am glad that I'm wrong and that Neil is on our side of the issues! Forgive my ignorance Neil!
4.139
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-23-2004, 01:05 AM
152 how do you know they tried to shut down Factnet???
Isabella (207.7.204.36)
06-23-2004, 01:11 AM
Alleluia!!! The factnet.org is back. I am really happy, because we still have a lot to say. I emailed the reporter at the Baltimore Sun and emailed him again when the board went back up. I told him how many posts were here and I hope he looks into it and does another article.
Speaking of articles, I have many, many newspaper articles and documents. I see that Louise Connolly's email address is accessible and I will be sending them to her so she can put them up for everyong to read. My cult box runneth over.
Please everyone, stay with it. We can at least try to warn the newcommers what is really happening in this sick place.
I had an opportunity to listen to telephone time today. We have to warn the people before they become the victims of this deceitful organization. So many are, (just like so many of us were) unaware of what awaits them.
Isabella
RJ (141.154.186.91)
06-23-2004, 01:38 AM
Anonymous (4.139.15.229) You say there was a sad feeling at convention today...why do you think there is this sadness? What was your impression?
Roberta
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-23-2004, 01:44 AM
Isabella,
There are a growing number of us that are in communication. We mobilized today. This site may be attacked again, if you want to be kept informed please send an email to either Roberta or Lee, you can help us. (4.319 I hope you will do the same)
Anonymous (200.117.192.193)
06-23-2004, 02:23 AM
Ahem...
Factnet was shut down by it's own administrators. The error message as much as said so. "Permission denied" means that either intentionally or by accident permissions were changed on files to allow no one to enter the site. Verified by the fact that other sites on the same server were still up and running. Denial of service attack would shut down all sites on that IP.
So to make a long story short, stop looking for who within GGWO is to blame.
rj (141.154.186.91)
06-23-2004, 02:29 AM
Dear Ahem
Could it be that factnet shut the place down for a time due to the obnoxious flooding of new topics that occured last night? Also I believe (I am not exactly sure on this) the disclaimer at factnet states that they have the right to shut down and remove all sexual content like the garbage that was flooding the GGWO board last night...might that have something to do with some one from GGWO perhaps being to blame?
Just possibilities someone asked me about today.
Roberta
Anonymous (4.139.9.32)
06-23-2004, 02:57 AM
Roberta,
First of all, there were so few people on the grounds and most appeared cheerless.
Secondly a friend and myself had the opportunity to visit with an overseas missionary today.
He seemed very happy to see us and was encouraged to be at convention. However, when we mentioned the Baltimore Sun article, to our amazement, he admitted ignorance of its existence.
We saw David Duff and Daniel Lewis; both appeared to have aged tremendously and were VERY preoccupied. I think these posts are REALLY starting to hit home for them. Hopefully, they will come to the realization that they need to "rethink" the structure of this organization and it's "mind and will bending" doctrines.
To close, I'd like to say there was a VERY heavy spirit of sadness within my soul. Having to witness firsthand the convention; which I believe to be a "monument erected" for the glory of this deception, was VERY heartbreaking to behold firsthand.
Hope this clarified a few things for you dear.
Good night-
4.139
Anonymous (67.163.201.62)
06-23-2004, 05:09 AM
I heard GGWO is selling a tee-shirt at
convention this week.
It has a large face of pator stevens on
front. Its the same picture that was
used on the GGWO website.
You know....the airbrushed picture
with his forced grin and hairplugged
toupe'
underneath the caption says in bold letters;
"THUS SAITH ME"
Anonymous (4.139.9.32)
06-23-2004, 05:16 AM
Another popular "Tee" is the bold lettered quote, "MY TIME, MY TIME, MY TIME" emblazened on the front with a picture of Salvador Dali's MELTING CLOCKS on the backside!
They come in a wide variety of sizes and colors, as well as, the invisible version for those who are in denial.
Anon (152.163.253.102)
06-23-2004, 06:59 AM
I'm enjoying the Convention like never before. Are you crazy. This is the greatest. Why don't you just come and receive.
Anonymous (67.163.201.62)
06-23-2004, 07:04 AM
Receive?
Now theres a GGWO ism.
"Receive the message"
Whats next 152.163.253.102 ?
"Awesome"
"Wow"
"Paaastahhs so annointed"
Of course you werent serious.
But thanks for the comic relief.
Cordell (66.90.181.249)
06-23-2004, 07:20 AM
I don't receive that. Amen.
Anonymous (67.163.201.62)
06-23-2004, 07:28 AM
Cordell your alive !!!
At last some sanity.
Welcome back or rather Good morning.
Cordell (66.90.181.249)
06-23-2004, 07:33 AM
And to you as well. But now I'm off to bed. Just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in... ;) You gotta be old to remember that.
But I'd love to hear from one and all.
somebonus@yahoo.com
Cordell (66.90.181.249)
06-23-2004, 07:42 AM
But here's a little something to look at if you're bored, from a sermon by Peter Jensen, the evangelical Anglican Archbishop of Sydney:
"We have lost touch with the real God, because we have preferred the god of our own imaginations: and now this god has failed."
Read the whole thing here:
http://www.anglicanmedia.com.au/index.php/article/articleview/82/1/25/
You gotta love this guy.
Anonymous (131.207.157.217)
06-23-2004, 10:00 AM
4.139.15.229, you said there was a sad spirit in the convention. I watched the Monday night service on internet and to me it didn't look sad. Pastor Morrison was joking a lot. But they could have edited the sad faces off... The camera followed the audience as they stood for a standing o for both p. Stevens and p.Paul.
You were there live, but on the other hand only 15 minutes. Can anyone else give a report?
Bob Brinton (141.154.163.57)
06-23-2004, 10:02 AM
Hey Cordell, I remember the condition song. First Edition with Kenny Rogers. They sang it on the Smothers Brothers show. Ah...I miss Pat Paulsen. He would have been a perfect Convention speaker. He could've done an intro praising Carl in half veiled mockery. He sometimes would be so funny we'd be rolling on the floor. Bob
Anonymous (80.74.211.23)
06-23-2004, 02:07 PM
Have you seen Cordell or Sam t-shirts?
" I'm enjoying the Convention like never before. Are you crazy. This is the greatest. Why don't you just come and receive."
You are very funny!
Anonymous (152.163.253.102)
06-23-2004, 05:02 PM
I can relate to the people who were labeled as trouble makers by GGWO/TBS as teenagers. I was a very troubled teen. Although I grew up in a Christian home there was no love in my upbringing. I grew up feeling very rejected and lonely.
I reached out to God through GGWO than TBS. For the first time in my life I had people who I thought at the time really loved me, I was reading my Bible, and praying. I was closer to God than I'd ever been. For the first time in my life I was truly happy.
Than I met a boy named Joe at youth camp. We hit it off from the start. After camp we kept in contact through phone calls and letters. He helped me through the loneliness and rejection that I felt at home I helped him through the death of his father. We were just good friends but the people at GGWO than TBS thought differently.
When I was old enough I took all the money I had and bought a bus ticket to Baltimore. I was going to the place where people loved me and where I could get closer to God. I was going to become everything that God wanted me to be.
Joe picked me up from the bus station. I was so ready to start my new life. Well, to make a long story short, 2 days later I was basically escorted off of the property and back to the bus station because they didn't think my intentions were genuine. Joe fed into their crap and also dismissed me.
I've struggled with lonliness and rejection all my life. I have a very hard time to this day accepting the fact that anyone even God could love me. I have a hard time trusting anyone and I'm constantly judging people's motives.
Some people are making this message board into something that it should'nt be. I think it should be for those of us who have been hurt to come for love and support.
SJ
RJ (141.154.186.91)
06-23-2004, 05:15 PM
SJ
I have heard from others who are teens now and having problems with the church with being accepted, and adults who experienced much of what you have related here when they were teens in the ministry.
I am sorry these things happened to you. Too many young people who's hearts are full of love and expectation find judgement and disappointment when treated this way. It surely isn't God's heart at all. I know a teenaged boy this happened to at Camp Life. He has a personality all his own, and because he did not submit to the leader's ideas of what he should be, they accused him of improper conduct with a few teen girls who had been following him around all week. This boy's parents have been ministry supporters for over 20 years and I think he had no idea he'd be shunned and accused for his haircut and choice of clothing.
More than anything I am not sure I understand his parent's decision to stay with the ministry in the face of how they hurt their son. To be sure the boy is bitter and turned away fully from a walk with God. How awful.
I pray, SJ that God becomes your pillow at night, your heart will find peace in him, and thanks for sharing your story. I am going to contact this young man and ask hime to read your post...perhaps he'll feel less of an outsider.
Bless you
Roberta srfern@verizon.net
Anonymous (205.188.117.20)
06-24-2004, 07:04 AM
sj go live in a state far away with your...........i dont know......second half grandmother. almost anythings better than a teen in gg. try to get away, i didnt but i should of, learn from my misstake run like the wind dont look back. run! run! run!
Anonymous (80.74.208.187)
06-24-2004, 10:30 AM
Joking? Is this funny? Maybe pastor Baker was laughing.
Same thing happend with our church. The situation was
very difficult but the new pastor was telling jokes.
shut ur pie hole (152.163.253.102)
06-24-2004, 04:29 PM
i wasnt kidding you self involved half a jack ass.
Disgusted !!!!! (141.157.87.223)
06-24-2004, 09:35 PM
i believe they shun people away - they have had nothing but jedgement and gossip on me for years- and let me tell you it has been a long while since i involved myself in that church- here's a little example of how some people in this church can be- my husband stopped by with my daughter to get ice cream from convention funny but true, anyhow a few people came up to him asking where is your wife? she doesn't come anymore? he goes she is at home and no she doesn't come, then they keep asking why? why? like it is so major that i don't attend their church i mean what is their problem anyhow am i that damn important to them that they need to worry about where i am and why i don't attend that church- then their remarks were all similiar to my husband "well at least you come here and bring your daughter" i mean what the hell is your problem people he went to get something to eat and NO I DON'T GO THERE AND NEVER WILL MY DAUGHTER BE WITHIN FEET OF IT AGAIN- my advice to the people who's world revolves around "where i am" GET A LIFE BACK OFF OF MINE- I go to another church so swallow that- I DONT NEED TO GO TO GGWO TO BE SAVED!!!!!!
Reality Check (141.157.87.223)
06-24-2004, 09:43 PM
And another thing i'm so sick of you self righteous ggwo people- i mean come on get a damn grip on reality people just because you go to ggwo and then go home and do your drugs or your"wordly" things doesn't make your sins go away -your just a hiprocrit- you act as if you show up every wed & sun that people will think that you are a good christian- well you know what ur not ur not even close- stop judging other people and stop thinking you are better then other people just because they choose not to attend GGWO!!!! GET OVER YOURSELFS AND GET RIGHT WITH GOD!!! YOU ARE NO MAN'S JUDGE AND NO ONE IS BETTER THEN ANYONE!!!! HAS THAT FOR A MESSAGE???!!!!!!!!!
i just want to add i'm not bitter nor do i lose sleep over some people but i think they need a good dose of a reality check and i'm glad to see their world revolves around me hahahahaha what a joke !!!
Anonymous (68.33.60.157)
06-24-2004, 10:32 PM
You know Reality Check/Disgusted!!!!!, ya seem a little judgmental yourself. Could it be that some folks really care about you? Perhaps your husband should tell people that you go to another church instead of "No, she doesn't come." Maybe then they won't keep pressing. And if they do, so what. Go ahead and tell them. Big deal.
blah (141.157.87.223)
06-24-2004, 10:36 PM
i sound judgemental lmao im just stating the facts dear, and they don't ask because they care they ask to be nosey, and no one needs to know my buisness- it's just so funny how they need to know why i don't go to their church anymore when its none of their buisness, and besides that its the way they say things "well at least you come" i don't answer to men i answer to god, and i don't think im being judgemental when im being honest, you must go to ggwo
Anonymous (68.33.60.157)
06-24-2004, 10:59 PM
blah,
Asking where someone's wife is when she's usually there is being nosey. OK.
Anonymous (141.157.87.223)
06-24-2004, 11:01 PM
I HAVNE'T BEEN THERE IN A LONG LONG LONG TIME TRY YEARS DEAR-YOU WOULD KNOW THAT IF YOU READ IT- YES IT'S NOSEY!! YOU KNOW WHAT SHUT THE HELL UP YOU IDIOT!! YOU OBVIOUSLY GO TO GGWO
Anonymous (68.33.60.157)
06-24-2004, 11:09 PM
My, my, my. Relax dear. I don't care where you go. God loves you no matter where you go, hey, even if you don't go anywhere!
Anonymous (141.157.87.223)
06-24-2004, 11:13 PM
and you know what your obvisously not smart enough to read between the lines of why they asked where i was and why they said to my husband "well at least your here"- it happens time and time again they ask because they think i need to be going to ggwo to be a christian- all it is, is judging why im not there and for some reason they think just because i no longer attend there that i obviously need to seek God when they no nothing about me or my relashionship with God , and this post wasn't for any ggwo to respond to, it was to the ones that have been hurt or continue to get hurt from people, so learn how to read or shut the hell up because you have nothing of impotance to say to me!
Anonymous (68.33.60.157)
06-24-2004, 11:25 PM
do they really say "she needs to go to GGWO to be a christian?" Odd. Who would ever say that?!
Why did your husband even go there for ice-cream or better yet tell you about it if you get so obviously, vehemently upset by them.
Anonymous (141.157.87.223)
06-24-2004, 11:37 PM
oh please your boring the hell out of me i'm not going to tell you why he went so try and ask- just do yourself a favor and shut the hell up your an idiot lol freak!!!
Anonymous (68.33.60.157)
06-24-2004, 11:47 PM
Wow! I'm and idiot lol freak now. Thanks babe. You made my day.
Anonymous (141.157.87.223)
06-24-2004, 11:48 PM
anytime sweetie lmao
Anonymous (66.30.49.45)
06-25-2004, 12:32 AM
anon 141 @6:48-
I think it irritates you that they always ask about you because it IS a SUBTLE way of trying to plant division between you (a not-
going-to-GG person) and your husband (a yes- going-to-GG person). I am pretty sure that would be the motivation over there. I'm sure they want to make sure to "keep" your husband attending even if it means driving wedges between you two.
Don't flesh-out with him, though or you'll be playing their game and that's not good.
Anonymous (141.157.87.223)
06-25-2004, 12:38 AM
no no wait he doesn't attend the church- he agrees with me about them he just went over there to see an old friend of his and happened to get some food and run into a few people- but no matter how many times they try they will never win my husband against me because we are very happy and share a fellowship we God- it is jut a little irratating that they keep saying the same bs i mean they need to get over it so what i don't go to ggwo who really cares lol
Anonymous (68.33.60.157)
06-25-2004, 01:26 AM
HE HAS A FRIEND IN THAT CHURCH! How could he have a friend there if he agrees with you about them?
And I don't really care, I'm just pointing out that you are contradicting yourself. It's too bad that when the people haven't seen you they ask about you.
Lmao
Anonymous (141.157.87.223)
06-25-2004, 01:30 AM
i never said all of them just some of them i have a small and i do mean small amount of friends that go there- that doesn't mean i agree with what they preech there- and the select few that ask about my whereabouts are just little holier than thou ppl who feel the need to wonder why i don't go there anymore when it's quite obvious that i have moved on from the church years ago
Anonymous (68.33.60.157)
06-25-2004, 01:32 AM
Thank you for clarifying.
Anonymous (141.157.87.223)
06-25-2004, 01:33 AM
anytime
Cordell (66.90.181.249)
06-25-2004, 01:40 AM
Y'all need to stop meeting like this.
Anonymous (141.157.87.223)
06-25-2004, 01:44 AM
lol like what the internet isn't it like the biggest club scene now lmao- anyways that person is a trip i love when people egg me on lol
Anonymous (68.33.60.157)
06-25-2004, 02:04 AM
You have a small amount of friends there. Do they know how much you hate their church? What.....you just don't talk about it?
lmao too.
Anonymous (141.157.87.223)
06-25-2004, 02:06 AM
hell yeah they know how i feel and where i stand about that church, i'm not ashamed to open my mouth i'm very honest about my feelings for I fear no man
Anonymous (141.157.87.223)
06-25-2004, 02:12 AM
oh and besides that i never once used the word hate, i dislike most of the preeching that goes on there and i also dislike men feeling the need to worship carl, but i do not use the word hate that was your word
Anonymous (68.33.60.157)
06-25-2004, 02:31 AM
Hey, sorry. You sounded very hateful. Nope, really hateful. It didn't come across that you "disliked" the preaching or "disliked" the people. Your friends must be quite wonderful(?) if they let you trash their church.
Anonymous (141.157.87.223)
06-25-2004, 02:34 AM
wow i never knew the truth can sound hateful haha...anyways i only have friends that accept who I am, and they are wonderful because I only have friends that can speak their mind, besides how do you know they still go there i never said they did i said i have friends from there hahaha pay attention your slippin...anyways if i don't post again tonite it's because i got bored
see ya
Anonymous (68.33.60.157)
06-25-2004, 02:44 AM
You said you have a small amount of friends that go there.
You insult my intellegence and my ability to comprehend. Now you're boring me.
Anonymous (141.157.87.223)
06-25-2004, 02:46 AM
yada yada your boring me too i'll write more when i can be at my best insulting haha
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