Reunion in August in Maine PART 2

[itstimetomoveon (itstimetomoveon)]

Please continue posting for the sake of those on webtv and dial up.
Thanks

[itstimetomoveon (itstimetomoveon)]

david_munson (david_munson)
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sandyb (sandyb)
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god washed the dirty feet of men.it has been soo long, i just heard about this site yesterday. i am blown away. to think of a reunion is just great.
somebody respond, i am amazed


jeannie (jeannie)
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Hi SandyB! Welcome to the Factnet community, hope you can make the reunion.

How long have you been out?


steve_quinlan (steve_quinlan)
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Can sandyb be Sandy B whose golden was Sasha?


bjerwin (bjerwin)
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Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 7:37 am:

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Sandy B... great to have you on. Gosh.. how cool!!!

Blast, it would be wonderful to see Gretch again. I am glad her and her family are doing well. She was a true believer!!!

Those basketball games were hillarious... here was little Lisa Schaller (before Schaller) spiritual, quiet, peaceful, submissive, drawing blood from the rest of us on the basketball court. Diane and I laughed at the "little demon". Where the hell did she come from? LOLOL

Are the Martellucci's still in Baltimore?


jeannie (jeannie)
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Yes, the Martellucci's in Baltimore.

Bev has taught English in GGCA for years. Both my older two had her and loved her to pieces. Roberta still attends also, as does Mrs. Martellucci. Dear Mr. Martellucci passed away a couple of years ago.

[sojourner (sojourner)]

Lana my friend, are you joining us in August?
I hope so, Ralph Wells is storing up hugs and I don't think I will have time to talk to anyone unless I can share some of them with you.
Thinking of you today.
P. Wells, kiddo is looking forward to those hugs, but don't stop me from swimming or interrupt my ingestion of LOBSTAH! There will be serious consequences if you do. I might sing with you, Lord what a trial that would be for you!
love, kiddo, i mean..well you know who I mean...

[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>Some important information was left behind.Here it is;



bjerwin (bjerwin)
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bump up for new people to see when our little convention will be.. August 6 in Maine.

Does anyone remember where the motels are listed?

(Message edited by bjerwin on June 19, 2005)


bjerwin (bjerwin)
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Here are a number of sites for lodging in the Freeport, Yarmouth, and Greater Portland areas. Please ask me if you'd like specific information about any particular place before booking -- a couple of the Portland venues are "extremely basic."

http://www.freeportcomfortsuites.com/

http://www.freeportinn.com/

http://www.cascobayinn.com/

http://www.harraseeketinn.com

http://www.freeportusa.com/lodging.html
(General Freeport Information)

http://portland.maine.lodgingguide.net/portland_lodging.htm (Most of these places are 15-20 minutes from Winslow Park)

http://www.yarmouthmaine.org/

http://www.downeastvillage.com/home.html (In Yarmouth – 5-10 min. from Winslow Park)


Remember to submit your $10.00 fee! Thanks

Alanna Olivadoti
48 Cleaves St
Yarmouth, ME 04096


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[forte (forte)]

why are you so hooked on bold font

[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>I'm a bold font junkie.
Does it bother you?
Not asked with irritation.
I just want to know.

Maybe I have an underlying need for attention LOL.
Just kidding.

Much Agape Love,
Dave</font>}

[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>
Actually,I have so many sites to surf,it just makes it quicker to find where I left off and get through all I have to do.

P.S. I wasn't being sarcastic to you.I hope you know that.

Dave</font>}

[itstimetomoveon (itstimetomoveon)]

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steve_quinlan (steve_quinlan)
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Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 3:36 pm:

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Hi Sandy. So wonderful to "hear" from you. If you'd like to email me, I'd love to learn how things have been/are with you. And I'd be happy to catch you up a bit on myself. I'm in Colorado for now. You may also want to check out the "email addresses" thread. Lots of people there.
SQ
squinlan@qwest.net


bjerwin (bjerwin)
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Is there an echo in here?


herroyalhighness (herroyalhighness)
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Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 11:21 am:

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Ya go away for a little while and - BAM - you come back to find Lori &amp; Sandy B are in the mix!!! Whew! Now that the rain in Maine has subsided a bit I've been trying to get my back yard ready for a wedding and have neglected Factnet. I'm still not able to log in daily, but don't want to lose touch altogether.

Only 6 weeks left until Reunion!!!! Tell those who might not know and feel free to contact me with any quesitons: aolivadoti@nya.org

Sandy - it's been way to long.

Alanna




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[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>itstimetomoveon:
So,what gives with all that?
What are yo up to anyway?

Dave</font>}

[jeannie (jeannie)]

Dave, I think Itstime which just being kind to Lana and her webtv problems.

[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>Oh,ok.I was just wondering about it.I wondered because of the missing info on dates and places.
You know,if you don't ask you don't get answers.

Thank you.

Dave</font>}

[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>Lana;can you see the left hand side where it sayshttp://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/FactLogoSmall.gif
Discussion
Topics
Last Day
Last Week
Tree View
If so try clicking on last day.I think it will cover the bottom of the topics that you might be missing.I'm just guessing but it may be worth a try.

Much Agape Love,
Dave</font>}

[sojourner (sojourner)]

I'm afraid if I come I will never want to leave...
Patricia
I love labs but I am glad we rescued a neglected, love starved Cock-a-poo, even if she never leaves me for a second and drives me crazy..she loves me...that is irresistable.
Patricia

[blastfromthepast (blastfromthepast)]

God has to have a sense of humor, I'm convinced.
As I read some of the notes on facnet I am laughing hysterically. At times I think the laughter is freeing me from things I didn't realize I was still hurt by. Wounds from the past and my experience at TBS. Friendships that I thought were gone forever and wasn't sure why.
I have such found memories of the early days of my walk with God. Memories of so many people that made huge impressions on my young and impressionable mind. hmmm... I learned a lot!!
The people that were sincere and loved me with God's love. Lana, Bobby, Patty M., Ed M, Marty, Deb, Mike G, Gretchen, Billy A., the Martelluci's, Lisa Schaller, BJ, Steve Q, Joel, even Bill Starr! Even Bob Saprano! whatever happened to him? I could never figure him out, but oh well, there were a lot of those people in the Bible Speaks! I'm sure most of you don't realize how big of an impression you made on my life at that time. I was a young 18 when I joined in. Now some 20+ years later here I am.
I know I came across this website for a reason.
It has reignited something inside of me that I haven't felt in a long time. That deep love that God has for all of us. I am in awe at his faithfulness through my life and the lives of all of you! I am so glad that so many of us have had "normal" successful lives after the TBS/GG days.
It will be a blast to see all of you at the reunion. I am still trying to figure out who some of you are? offshore? anova? do I know you?

[pressing_on (pressing_on)]

Blastfromthepast
Bob Saprano is still attending GGWO, still singing.
If I may ask, where do you live?
By the way I love that you rejoice in the faithfulness of God in your life.
I think sometimes we get so wrapped up in the circumstances that we don't seem to see the grace of God in all of it.
He truely does love us, He truely does care for us, and truely follows us where ever we go.

[blastfromthepast (blastfromthepast)]

I live in Maine. On the very southern part..almost in "cowhampshire" (NH)
where are you?

[pressing_on (pressing_on)]

In Baltimore.

[blastfromthepast (blastfromthepast)]

Were you a part of the church back in the day?

[aurora (aurora)]

Hi Blast-
Did I speak to you at a LL game Sat?
If so, I'm glad you found this board. I was rather forward when I spoke with you but being so recently "out", I love to hear folks that have been out for a while. Thanks for taking time to speak with me! ( that is, of course, if you are the one I'm refering to!)

[blastfromthepast (blastfromthepast)]

yes, tis' me! I'm glad I bumped into you to find out about this.

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

blastfromthepast...........howdy!

[sojourner (sojourner)]

Look forward to meeting you in August blastfromthpast, we are going to have so many laughs we might just get blasted into the future and leave the past behind, (except for the good times, inspite of the garbage)

Howdy to you too mrsdrysdale....howdy? now there is a word that if I uttered it in Boston, the Yankees would have me locked up! Their stuffy here, conservative blue bloods and all that....bunch of idiots live here who pay huge taxes to fatten up the politicians. Oh boy....totally not relevant...sorry.
Patricia

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

Patricia...you need to come visit us hillbillies down here. lol

No sure yet if I am coming to the reunion; it would be nice to meet you guys in person.

[muskyrose (muskyrose)]

Blast you sound familiar. But to be honest half the time I have no clue who all the different handles are unless someone tells me. I think I'm getting old!! I was 17 when I joined in So. Berwick too way back when. (1973 to exact)

You all have a wonderful time in August at the get together. Unfortunately I wont be able to make it. http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/sad.gif But I will certainly be thinking of all of you.

<>>>>>>>>-------Bonnie

[blastfromthepast (blastfromthepast)]

Bonnie...I must know you. Your name sounds familiar, too...
I went to the local high school and got saved my Sr. year when Gretchen Benoit came in and "recruited" a bunch of us young "towny rebels". What really caught my attention, other than my new found love for God, was the womens basketball team. I came along with one of my best friends..J. Boston.
J &amp; I moved to Lenox in '76 to play on the womens softball team.
Where are you now?

[muskyrose (muskyrose)]

Blast, I'm in The Berkshires.I now live in Pittsfield. I'm Mike Cary's Sister. He used to hang around with Phil kalenbeck, Bruce pool, Dickie Howland. Poppa and Momma Cary were my parents. I Married Jeff Brace in 74, way back when every one was getting married. (we divorced about 5 years ago) My big thing was working with the kids in Sunday School, Bus minsitry and Jr. Church. I was always working with kids.

<>>>>>>>>>>>>>----------Bonnie

[blastfromthepast (blastfromthepast)]

Yes, I remember you Bonnie. I remember some of the "speaks kids" as we use to call them going to the local high school.. I believe Phil went the same year that Steve &amp; Paul Stevens went.
Wow!! That was a long time ago.
Nice to hear you!

[pressing_on (pressing_on)]

Blastfromthepast
I was around in the Lenox days, just before the mid 80's. Just 12 at the time. I also visited
S Berwick on the weekends sometimes for the teen get togethers, though I wasn't quite a teen yet, pre-teen you could say. That was in the years of 83 and 84. Then near the end of 84 we moved to Lenox.

Bonnie, I to was one of those ones who was always with the little ones.

[anova (anova)]

Hi,

Offshore's invitation for an all day open-house at our home the day after the reunion, as it turns out, will not be a possibility. Sorry about that.


Anovus

(Message edited by anova on June 26, 2005)

[c_la_verite (c_la_verite)]

I get really disgusted by people who throw out invitations and the take them back!! Why don't they plan things out better before they speak ???

Aaarrrrrggggghhhhh !!

[jasper (jasper)]

C'mon, c la verite! Take a chill pill. Life doesn't always go as planned.

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

c_la_verite.....hi there. I was wondering if you were still around..haven't talked to you in awhile. How are you doing?

[c_la_verite (c_la_verite)]

hi mrsdrydale...(ethel) always glad to hear from you. things are great! as for a chill pill jasper... well i could use one right now. sorry, but anovus and offshore's behavior is intolerable and very much like ggwo behavior. believe me... i know what i'am talking about. they claim to be out... but i'm having my doubts!

[joyce (joyce)]

Now, now CLV.. Next time you come to the states see if they offer you B&amp;B!

[jeannie (jeannie)]

Oh Joel, You are just upset that the Offshore B&amp;B hospitality didn't extend into a permanent stay!

[anova (anova)]

Well, we really aren't out, you know. We have pictures of Pastor Stevens all over our house. And after dinner everynight our family gathers together and sing the old standards like "Victory in Jesus," "I Love You, Jesus," and "It's Bubblin."


Anovus

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

anova,...LOL...I think you need to git yourselves some of them there plastic clappin' hands too!

[c_la_verite (c_la_verite)]

Joyce... did you say B&amp;B ? Well, I haven't had breakfast in bed ONCE since I've been here. The early morning songfests I can deal with, but it's the 24/7 drone of Inez Smith records in the background that is driving me really crazy. My left cheek is swollen from Offshore pinching it and saying "you're precious". And she keeps trying to get me to wear this nasty orange toupee with lime green stains on the edges saying it will give me an annointed look. The whole place is arranged in "catagorical doctrine" order and we have to be extremely careful to respect the rules. I knew before coming that there were problems and I thought I could help. Unfortunately, I am being held at arms length. They just refuse to receive any kind of love or correction. I guess the only thing left to do is shake the dust off my feet and leave!

[anova (anova)]

"The whole place is arranged in "catagorical doctrine" order..."


It's called Feng-Shui.


Anovus

[jim_kennedy (jim_kennedy)]

c_la_verite:

What do you want for nothing, your money back?

Jim

[c_la_verite (c_la_verite)]

Jim... where in hell did you get the idea "it was for nothing" !!!

[jim_kennedy (jim_kennedy)]

You mean they're charging Room, Board, and Tuition?

Anovus' School of the Bible

Todays schedule:

Breakfast: Hard boiled egg. 1 each. Salt. Pepper.
BCD: Anovus is the authority here and don't you forget it!
Rap Session: We're OK, you suck
Womens Class: How to cross you legs in the front row at Service.
Lunch: Lettuce Salad with one slice Roman Meal bread.
PM: Outreach: Bus Ride to Boston for subway blitz including songs and devotion by Anovus. Song List: "It's Bubbling, Family of God, My Funny Valentine, and Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head." Devotion: Satan's Conspiracy Against Delegated Authority. Offering will be taken for gas.
Supper: Cheese Omlette with no cheese. Ketchup.
Evening Service: Why I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Bomb. Bring your checkbook.
Evening: Discussion in dorm about how great Anovus is!

Wish I could be there!

love,

Jim

[sojourner (sojourner)]

Jim,
Wishes do come true.
Patricia

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

Jim...one thing you forgot to mention...to empty your pockets of any hard earned cash so we can buy the gas for the bus!

[joyce (joyce)]

You guys are too funny..... Cheese omlette with no cheese?!http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/lol.gif

[lalalu (lalalu)]

Jim...don't forget to leave one member behind during service so they can search the buildings, room by room, Gestapo style, to make sure everyone is in service.

[herroyalhighness (herroyalhighness)]

I for one, want to see hot dog soup on the menu!

Great run this one...missed you all!

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

Lalalu....one time I got my room searched and at that time you had to pay 25 cents per article of clothing you had lying around the room --to get it back...well, this particular time I had to pay $2.50.............oops

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

Jim...you have to come...we need you to be the Bus Driver! What a servant you are.

[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>mrsdrysdale,
you had to pay to get your clothes back?
isn't that extortion?

Dave</font>}

[whitehorses (whitehorses)]

i wonder what they did with the money. and if they gave it to the ministry if you got credit for the tythe.

[anova (anova)]

Jim,

After three weeks at the Anovus' School of The Bible, C'est La Verite has failed to discern the Body and has gone against desiccated authority.

NO MORE HARD BOILED EGGS FOR HIM!


Anovus

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

whitehorses...oh crap, I did tithe afterall. You know, I too always wondered what they did with that money. That wasn't the first time I had to pay to get my clothes back either. lol

[bob_brinton (bob_brinton)]

They had to get money for pizza somewhere.

[bjerwin (bjerwin)]

I remember the 25c redemption for clothes in So. Berwick. I was being paid 10.00 a week to work full time... and then had to fork back over close to 5.00 to get them back. There were some weeks when the stuff wasn't worth it, they would put it in the basement lost and found and I would get it back for free....

Jeannie ? was the dorm grinch in So. Berwick who assessed the fines.

[offshore (offshore)]

Just wondering,
If everyone from GGWO is reading FactNet, then they all know where and when OUR convention is.

Do you think they will show up with sandwich boards and signs??

WHAT WOULD THEIR SIGNS SAY ??

(Message edited by offshore on June 29, 2005)

[minutus (minutus)]

Manifestation Destiny!

Don't Be Infected, Be a Smarty
Come Re-Join the Schaller Party!*

* Free plastic hands and preaching licenses for the first 100 to return

(Message edited by minutus on June 29, 2005)

[minutus (minutus)]

The Orange Toupee sees all!

[sojourner (sojourner)]

If anyone does come to protest we will win them over with Lobtah and the lemon fizzy things.http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/happy.gif

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

They have to pay to get in...no freebies because of who yer know.http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/biggrin.gif

[sojourner (sojourner)]

aww mrsdrysdale are you being legalistic?

Howdy anyway,
Your yankee friend,
patricia

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

lol !http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/proud.gif

[lalalu (lalalu)]

I found some pretty good clothes in the basement.

It is with shame I confess...I was a dorm grinch too for the 3rd floor girls dorm in So. Berwick. Does anybody remember the surprise meeting I had with all the girls in the chapel at midnight...to straighten everybody out? Yep, I woke the girls up to schlep down to the chapel for a meeting. OMG, when I think of that, what was I thinking? I am so sorry and need to apologize to everyone RIGHT NOW. Forgive me. I am so sorry. What a dunce I was. I was relieved of my position, almost immediately. I didn't tell the higherups I was going to have a meeting, I just DID it. LOLOL.

We could make a new drink for the reunion...call it a "cult on the rocks".

[lee (lee)]

I'll drink to that!! And then maybe some more! What a**'s we were!
I remember once when we had a theif in the dorm in So Berwick and Dean Lewis getting us out of bed late one night. He screamed and pounded the walls and had us lined up on either side of the corridor. It was so humiliating being out there like that and having him walk up and down, up and down.......I don't think anyone confessed.

[whitehorses (whitehorses)]

that sounds like a scene from gomer pile usmc lee

[louise_connolly (louise_connolly)]

I vaguely remember the thief in the dorm and Bette having her dorm leader power go to her head. Some memories are clear and some are foggy.

Here is a clear one I remember: Carleluia began going to some quack doctor in Wakefield, MA. In the spirit of copying whatever Carleluia did because he was so 'right on', I remember reading the book 'Sugar Blues' and eating brewer's yeast and desiccated liver and taking all kinds of vitamins and minerals. I remember being in the women's bathroom trying to eat a tablespoon of desiccated liver and gagging. It is weird to acknowledge how totally brainwashed I allowed myself to become. The desiccated liver was similar to eating silicban mushrooms grown in cow dung but at least you get a bang for your buck with siliciban.

Remember, the lady named Lee who lost all that weight through Weight Watchers. She started a weight loss group using the Weight Wathcers diet but it had to be renamed Temple Builders.

So much of the stuff I remember seems like CHS was always testing depths of loyalty and control he had over people.

(Message edited by louise connolly on July 01, 2005)

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

Well, Gooollleee Sarge........lol whitehorses you are so funny.

I used to hate those dorm meetings....all you heard was how crummy your room looked and how we were slobs. I was proud of my slobby room! I liked the lived in look.

[sojourner (sojourner)]

Louise.
I can't stop laughing at your last post. I am laughing so hard I am heaving.
When you said the weight loss group had to change their name to temple builders, I pictured all these womens in leotards exercising to the hymn,
"How firm a foundation."
And the dessicated liver, is that where the doctrine of the dessucation of pyramids was born?
Ya think?? Oh no we didn't have to think, I forgot. Sorry. Won't happen again.
I've got tears coming down my face now...your story is the stuff great comedy is made out of. Makes me want to write a routine for the reunion.
Thank you so much for the belly laugh.

mrsdrysdale,
I hope you are not behaving....I have spies in high places. In the dorm in Lenox, I think it was Martins, people were always ratting me out for staying up late reading. I really blew up at them one night and they got Linda C. God bless her, she defended me actually. I guess that really ate at the "good little christian girls" who were playing police. Oh and if you like the lived in look come to my house, it's got everything, lived in and died in all wrapped in one. It's quite an achievement...my own version of feng shuai, more like flung disarray!

It always amazes me when I can laugh, for so long I could hardly smile. Some things I will never take for granted again.
Thanks girls...
Patricia

[sojourner (sojourner)]

PS
If you ever read this Linda, I think of you often
now that I am away from the herd. You were one of the only sources of fresh air and relief I ever experienced. Hope you are doing well.
Patricia

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

sojo....lol I used to read late at night too...but you have to put a towel against the door so the light doesn't shine thru! lol And yes, I am not behaving, I never do! Why just yesterday I decorated the outside of my neighbor's house with birthday stuff. She was so embarrassed. She didn't like it when I sang to her in the restaurant either! oh well. You gotta have fun in life.

we are leaving for vacation tommorrow. I will miss chatting with you guys.

[sojourner (sojourner)]

Have a great vacation!
Better feel people out before you slap the howdy thing on them, especially if you head north.
Don't come here, they are altogether, head up their you know whats snobby, of course I have to repent for labeling.
mrsdrysdale ya know dahrlin you and I could tear up this town in no time come to think of it....I always embaressed my friends...it's good for them.

Louise,
We must get together before too much time goes by think it over...I never laughed so hard...of course it was late and you had to be there. If you had been here we would have been on the floor all night like teenagers at a pajama party. Do you remember times like that, total comic relief.
Well hate to get regious, but a merry heart doeth good like medicine. (I felt bad for King James,he really has been taking it on the chin lately, hence, I included, the "doeth")
Love you,
Patricia in my disarray, but loved anyway.

[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>
You gals are kicking the heck out of my funny bone.Such wonderful spirits.
God bless you,
Dave</font>}

[sojourner (sojourner)]

Blessings to you too, our dearest brother Dave,
mayest thou laugheth til the cows come home.
Thou hast causeth me a chuckle or two in the midst of my dark hour. Of course it was dark because I forgot I had my sunglasses on.
Patricia

[bjerwin (bjerwin)]

Daphne call BJ right away. I heard from Daphne and I need your phone number.

[bjerwin (bjerwin)]

Just made reservations for plane to Manchester and hotel reservations for Mike and I for 5th and 6th at the Freeport Inn (Great Western)...

Rooms are still to be had. Hope everyone can come. Just got hold of Nancy Burd DeChristo and she is coming and is calling Helen Lanoue and trying to get her to come.

[offshore (offshore)]

BJ...so glad you hold of Nancy!! I can't wait to see her. We used to go wild, and scream with laughter. We've got to get her to sing her Apostolic Dating song.
I have a feeling this is going to be one WILD reunion, and I can’t wait!!

[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>
bjerwin says"Daphne call BJ right away. I heard from Daphne and I need your phone number."

That reminds me of an old ( and stupid ) pickup line.
----------------------
Hey sweetheart,I forgot my phone number,can I have yours?
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BJ,Don't get offended (not that I think you would) It just made me think of that.LOL

Dave</font>}

[bjerwin (bjerwin)]

OK, we are getting down to the wire. Does anyone know how to get hold of Janet Koenig. I hear she is married and living in Portland.

Also Maureen and her husband that left in Baltimore. She was in the girls dorm and married this really funny happy hearted man. Maureen worked with Bruce in the Bookstore.

I have heard that Phil Cote may be going to the reunion. Man, what an amazing guy he was. Phil, if you are reading, I really do hope you come!!!

Anyone else we can find before August 6?

How about that fellow from Bath Maine (gosh I am bad with names)... who married the sweet girl (boy you all will really know who I am talking about now LOL) he was the editor of the magazine in Lenox and was instrumental in the Martin REport, etc., a close friend to Steve Q. I believe he got his doctorate and is teaching in a well known Christian college. I always felt bad because I shunned him and his wife when they left the ministry. Would love to apologize to them.

Also Mike Graves?

[bob_brinton (bob_brinton)]

Chuck Carter?

What about Ron Kelly?

[sojourner (sojourner)]

Bob, please introduce me to some of these folks, I am already short circuiting from all these names I do not recognise.

BJ, Jeannie, Anova, Offshore, is anyone obtaining name tags so we can put our screen names and real
names on them and paper bags to cover the heads of anyone who wants to remain anonymous.http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/proud.gif

I'm serious about the name tags though.

[bjerwin (bjerwin)]

Great great idea, Pat. I will bring the name tags. Those that want to remain anonymous will have to bring their own bags tho, LOL.

I will start a new thread for Reunion in Aug 6 to get some more details since we are getting close.

Yes Chuck Carter was his name. Does anyone know where he is? I would love to call him.

Janet Koenig? Has anyone contacted Ron Kelly?

[karen (karen)]

BJ-Check out this link: http://fbcwindermere.com/aboutus_staff_carter.htm

Could it be the Chuck Carter you're looking for?

[offshore (offshore)]

Anovus saw Janet Koenig Henry at the Mall in So Portland. I'll try to call the number she gave him today sometime.
Karen...
The Chuck Carter just doesn't really look Like the Chuck I knew. I heard he was divorced form Alyse and they had one daughter. Maybe he got remarried?
Happy 4th everyone. We can celebrate Freedom in many ways, even from GGWO's Captivity of the mind. Hopefully by next 4th of July, many more will have been set free their bondage.

[bjerwin (bjerwin)]

Thanks Karen, but that is not Chuck. Last I knew he had left the big college he was teaching at (Big Basketball college) and moved to another one... I thought it was Kings College, but when I looked through the staff I didn't see his name.

I hope you find Koenig. I would really love to see that girl.

[bob_brinton (bob_brinton)]

I did a search here on Ron Kelly's name in the texts of messages and found where I had previously posted it. I used to have it in my address book, but lost it when our computer went down. Here's the address: RKellyJr5327@suscom.net

Hopefully he's still at that address.

[bob_brinton (bob_brinton)]

Sojourner, If you want to put up a list of names you don't recognize, I'm sure that between us we can give you some description of what these people were or did. Some of them I didn't know very well. Some predated me and were more based in Maine than Lenox.

[bob_brinton (bob_brinton)]

It might be a nice touch if somebody would extend an invitation to the 'branches' and pastors who have disaffiliated. Not necessarily here, but individually by email. Someone must have a list of addresses.

[sojourner (sojourner)]

I'll wait. I gave away all my ministry pictures if my friend who is still in has them perhaps I can borrow them for the reunion. I had quite a few.

[louise_connolly (louise_connolly)]

I think Janet Keonig, is the person with the handle whatsup. Whatdaya think whatsup?

[bjerwin (bjerwin)]

Calling Janet Koenig Calling Janet Koenig... My email is merwin1@tampabay.rr.com.

I would love to hear from you.

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

me too Janet! 3campinghillbillies@verizon.net

[whatsup (whatsup)]

NO, Louise, I am not Janet Koenig, but I did enjoy your story of the strange "health foods" in South Berwick..... I also remember natural peanut butter and black strap molasses were part of the fad also

[offshore (offshore)]

As Pastah would sing.....

“I’M BAAACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN..." (gag)

So did everyone a NORMAL day, without FactNet???

I just talked to Herroyalhighness and we need to let everyone know that they should bring their own food to grill at the reunion. (There will be several grills, and a charcoal pit, as well.)

Please bring whatever else you would like to eat throughout the day and evening. We will provide the paper products, the cups, plastic utensils, napkins, etc. and the condiments. I get to shop at the Christmas Tree shop !!!!

Please bring your own wine glasses and beverages!! (If it is alcohol, you must keep it unopened in your car, in the State of Maine).

We will be having games, prizes, Tee-shirts (bring some extra money), lots of revelry, laughter, and fun.

Any questions, please Email me at , Mahlers5@yahoo.com

We are giving Herroyalhighness a little time off before her daughter’s wedding.

[bob_brinton (bob_brinton)]

Offshore, If it's unopened, what good is it? Can we open it at your house?

[louise_connolly (louise_connolly)]

Ok, next guess on who is whatsup - is Nancy Bird still cultified, if not, are you her?

How about Cathy MaCook or a similar last name?

[sojourner (sojourner)]

Cultified!
Sweet Louise you make me laugh belly laughs like no one else can. I love everything about you.
(Of course I am never with you, and I am sure we could aggravate each other out there in the real world!)
Cultified, Oh I was cultified!
till I was petrified, thought I would be fried, then I got to be crucified and ..
now I am riding high.
OK it is late and everything is kind of nutty if you know what I mean.

[bjerwin (bjerwin)]

Had a nice talk with Nancy Berd, she is not cultified, Louise, thank God. She married her high school sweetheart about 10 years ago, living in Vermont, and had a baby Collin about 7 years ago. She is doing great and would love to come to the reunion. She also did not know about Factnet.

Ron Kelly is preaching in a church in PA and would love to come, however, he doesn't think he will be able to with the church and all.

Did someone say Joanne McNally was coming to the reunion? I would love to see Kathy McCook too. How about Terry with the wild laugh. Does anyone know where she is?

I will try to hunt up Janet K this weekend.

[whatsup (whatsup)]

So, Louise, I am not Nancy Bird and I am not Kathy McCook either....I did know them both. I saw Kathy McCook, now Kathy Scarpa, at Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA a few years ago...saw her husband Frank there too, but don't know if they are still there as I have not been there in a long time.
I will say that after reading the Judge Queenan verdict, I feel so ashamed and foolish for ever having been part of that church. Also the account of P.Stevens' escapades with those women. He is such a deceitful con man, and to think that he used God to deceive and keep people, it is just despicable. I wonder why God did not strike him dead years ago. How could so many people be fooled for so long, with all the corruption that went on behind the scenes there. I am not a stupid person but apparently am a gullible one. I am ashamed that I was there for years, sent my child to the school and camp, defended the church to my family who saw through it from the beginning, gave so much of my life to it.
I used to think that the more angry and aggressive posters here were overreacting a little, but the more I read the more I see that no amount of outrage would be too much for the disgraces that went on at TBS/GGWO.
The fact that so many intelligent and godly people were also decieved makes me feel a little less foolish but not much

[sojourner (sojourner)]

We should have a factnet newsletter and a contest for the best name for it. We will need a panel of judges like American Idol.
The winner will get a custom fitted orange twopay.
Just a thought. I know Jim would win probably but he wouldn't enter just to avoid the twopay I imagine. Oh, I forgot, Jim you aren't coming!!!
That was a goad, you are not imagining it.
Geez I have way too much time on my hands.

[anon_brief (anon_brief)]

Whatsup, it is a myth that people who are recruited into cults are stupid, foolish or uneducated.

Cults typically target intelligent, well-educated and idealistic people.

You were not foolish - you were duped. It was spiritual bait-and-switch.

Carl Stevens was - even then - a cunning charismatic conniver.

[louise_connolly (louise_connolly)]

whatsup - let me see you had a kid you sent to cult day school. I am trying to think of women from that time who had children, ... Are you Paula Roberts, Dee Shaw?

[herroyalhighness (herroyalhighness)]

Hi all...been "away" for a while...projects!

BJ - Chuck Carter is still (I believe) at Seton Hall University - COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES > RELIGIOUS STUDIES Charles Carter, Associate Professor - Office Location: Fahy Hall, 348
Phone: 973-761-9331
E-mail: carterch@shu.edu

He &amp; alyse had a daughter (Alanna!!) and a son.

[whatsup (whatsup)]

Louise, I have no idea who Paula Roberts or Dee Shaw are, or what "time" you are referring to....my child was in GGCA in Baltimore.....just give up, you won't guess who I am http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/lame.gif

[escaped (escaped)]

Whatsup.....

initials... P.S.

[pressing_on (pressing_on)]

Escaped are you Paul Stevens?
Or are you refering to whatsup as having the initials P.S.

[escaped (escaped)]

referring to "whatsup" not me.

[whatsup (whatsup)]

escaped....

answer..... N.O.

[louise_connolly (louise_connolly)]

Whatsup - you remembered my past so much better than I did I keep trying to figure out who you are. So, you were a young person not an older single parent in the Lenox days. You migrated to Baltimore, MD and you had a child you sent to cult day school. You could be Karen Simone January but she does not seem likely to go to Rome or wherever you mentioned going on a post somewhere. Hmmm! I'm almost ready to give up.

[whatsup (whatsup)]

yes you should give up because you would not ever guess it....I don't remember your past in particular, just some things stick out in my mind

[sojourner (sojourner)]

All these people shrouded in mystery. This could be a board game...guess who?
Three guesses and you are out.
Sort of like baseball and "What's my Line" combined.
Speaking of baseball, the Red Socks slammed the Yankee's last night 17 to 2! Sweet! I am not such a big sports follower, but you can't be in Boston and not catch the fever. Oh I love it when the Yankee's are knocked off their pedastal!
I'm sure there are some New Yorkers who would like to "step outside" with me on this...we won, we won big time...it feels good slamming those damn Yankees'

[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>
Sorry patricia,I lived just outside of Boston for more years than I care to count and I can't stand baseball.

Hunting,fishing,canoeing,walking in the woods,now that's my thing.

Dave</font>}

[sojourner (sojourner)]

My dear dear friend David, whom I love in the Lord, but outside of that.....just kidding.

Why are you sorry?

I forgive you for the hunting you have my blessing on the rest of your past-times.

[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>
Actually,Patricia,I'm not sorry.
I love to hunt and I don't waste anything I shoot.I like the wild meat because it has no steroids in it.
Moose,Deer,Rabbit,patridge,pheasant I wont shoot bear or ducks because I don't like the flavor of them.
As for fishing,I think trout are the best.

Love ya sis,
Dave</font>}

[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>
Oh,I'm also a heresy hunter but that doesn't involve firearms,LMAO.

Dave</font>}

[lalalu (lalalu)]

whatsup...are your initials JT?

[whatsup (whatsup)]

NO no no.....why is it important to know who I am....I don't know the real names of most of the people who post on here

[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>
Every one knows my real name.(brag,brag,brag)LOL
JK.
Wait a minute,I just realised no one knows my middle name.
I guess I'll keep that a secret.

LOL,
Dave</font>}

[lalalu (lalalu)]

Whatup

Your first post was correctly guessing my name. I just wanted to return the favor, that's all.

[mike_anair (mike_anair)]

hi , is keith hancock, rich burger, rish dependal. kelly coldwell, brent hellinga, pastor moore,steve monti,dough brooks, jayson moore, are they coming to the reunion, I will try to make it. Mike anair

[louise_connolly (louise_connolly)]

That is a good supposition, Bette. I bet it is Janet Tanguay, friend of Laurel Elderkin Graham. Don't know whether Don and her had a child or not. You may know that. I was thinking of other names too like Lois Douglas and Linda Gray, did those two ladies ever get de-cultified?

[pressing_on (pressing_on)]

Louise,

If you were asking if Janet Tanguay had children. The answer is yes she has three children; two boys who both just recently got married and a teenage daughter. Her, her husband and all of her children are still attending GGWO.

Also,I don't believe Laurel Graham has been there in a long time.

About the other two ladies I am not sure

[aurora (aurora)]

mike anair-
As far as I know the Moore brothers are very much still doing the faithful-to-Stevens-program at GG so I doubt they would be attending the August reunion of "exers".

[pressing_on (pressing_on)]

Mike

Aurora is correct, the Moores will definately not be attending the reunion, they're still in GGWO.

At least their sister saw the truth shes out.

[offshore (offshore)]

Mike,
Hope we see you!!!
Do you ever see Bonnie Kost, or hear about Lindy Dale?
Bonnie was a total riot.

Fly into Portland, see you on the 6th.

[lalalu (lalalu)]

Louise

Don't know what happened to Lois or Linda. I have no idea who Whatsup is. I have enjoyed her posts though. I guess when she's ready, she'll let us know.

[sojourner (sojourner)]

Mike
I love you.
Patricia Nedder

[whatsup (whatsup)]

Lois married Jay Powers and they left GG a long time ago. Linda went to California a long time ago and may still be there, I don't know.

[louise_connolly (louise_connolly)]

Did Marion Nigro go live in Baltimore, MD after 1994??

http://www.factnet.org/factnetcgi/discus/show.cgi?tpc=3&amp;post=58890#POST58890

[jeannie (jeannie)]

Marion and Dennis moved to Baltimore after 1994. Marion is very loyal to GG, Dennis is talking with a close friend of mine whose has exited. Pray for him.

Louisie, Are you coming to the reunion with that Irish husband of yours? Is Deb Walsh still planning to attend? We Irish must outnumber the Italians or they are sure to take over the whole thing....

[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>
Whatever happened to Lou kahlenbeck?
Is he still in GGWO?
He was the pastor that married my wife monique and I.

Dave</font>}

[louise_connolly (louise_connolly)]

We're all coming. I didn't want to be redundant as I sent in my dough awhile back.

I hope the musically inclined will be bringing their instruments so we can have a hootenanny. I can bring the marshmallows.

[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>
What do I do if I can make it at the last minute?
Can I pay then?

I may be getting my truck fixed.
Hopeful to see you all.

Dave</font>}

[pressing_on (pressing_on)]

Dave
Lou Kahlenback is still in.

[offshore (offshore)]

Hi everyone,

The reunion officially starts at 10 Am on Saturday morning; however, it's completely up to you as to what time you want to show up. People will be coming and going all day. The part of the park we have rented is going to be posted at the entrance.

If you are coming, and you have not sent in your fee, ($10.00 per person), please do that ASAP. We still have costs that need to be covered.

Mail it to:

Offshore Designs
P.O. Box 58
Limerick, ME 04048

If it's last minute, the person at the Tee shirt table will take your check. That's where the name tags will be anyway.
If you want to play volleyball or throw a few horseshoes, please bring it along with you.

I’ve been told that Bruder will be supplying the music on CD’s, (Jeannie, do ya think it’ll be Irish?), but feel free to bring your guitars, if you want to jam. We can’t have a live band…because others will be there enjoying the park too. We have to be a little considerate. We want to talk and have a lot of fun anyway, right??

Remember to bring your lunch and "drinks ( No, Marty will not be selling hotdogs!)

The grills, utensils, napkins, cups, plates, and condiments will be supplied. There are plenty of great restaurants in Freeport or in the Old Port, for dinner.

Bring your TBS/GGWO pictures, paraphernalia, and memorabilia.

Email me with any questions, so we can address anything we need to in advance.
There should be handicapped parking, but let me know if you have concerns, or need assistance.


I never dreamed I’d ever see so many of you again! See you in 2 weeks.

Offshore mahlers5@yahoo.net

[blastfromthepast (blastfromthepast)]

I'll be there...not sure who will be with me.
I have been out of TBS since 1982, so the memories are faint and I have no pictures!!!
(threw the books and tapes out long ago!!)

see you all on the 6th!!

[mike_anair (mike_anair)]

hI PAT WELL ITS BEEN AWHILE, dO YOU HEAR FROM BILL ROTHWELL AT ALL, I LIVE in jersey and fly out of lga airport. Would love to see so many and get healing from what had happened to me, A lot of people that had left were able to go on but for me its been long. I ran into John LLoyd on the plane and he is doing well in denver, What about kim poston , we have had a rough time being friends because she is still with the chruch, I also spoke with alan and i am trying to get him and see if he is comeing. But for the ones that remember me and all the good times we had and the rreal love and friendship we had till we were so decievec give me an email. Fine_host@hotmail.com. Where is cathy haden but she is married forgot her married name, and what of pastor powel. Talk with you all later, Hi Joni fortan I have been looking for you for 2 years, and where is steve monti and eric flint. lov ya pr 17:17 mike

[sojourner (sojourner)]

Mike I emailed you.
Bill says hello. We'll talk later.
So glad you are doing well.
Love,
Patricia

[offshore (offshore)]

The weather here is going to be perfect for the reunion, and the entire weekend. Clear and Sunny, in the low 80's during the day, and in the 50's at night.

See you in 2 days!

[louise_connolly (louise_connolly)]

I was wondering after reading another thread if Betsy Dovydenas is coming. Does anyone know?

[jeannie (jeannie)]

Offshore may know, Louise..

Just talked to Linda Canino who just talked to Bobby O, who said "Bring insect repellent"

Joni Fortin is already up there and said to forewarn the south of the Mason/Dixon folks that it is cold at night. Bring a jacket or sweater...

[anova (anova)]

Betsy can't make it.

We recently saw she and Jonas, and they are doing great.

They are very down to earth, and Betsy is a truly gracious, sweet woman.

[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>
Have a godly time of fellowship at the reunion.
Bug spray is a good idea.It has rained a bit these last few days and Manie bugs can carry you off into the woods,LOL.

I cannot make it as I have to tend to my sick mother.(she is going home this weekend)

I love you all in Christ.
Dave</font>}

[sojourner (sojourner)]

David,
Tell Maysie we are mindful of her and keeping her close to our hearts. Pray for my Mother. I live next door to where she is staying since my accident. She is very dizzy and loses her balance, plus she is watching the dog who will be missing me. (Cassie is like a child to me, she thinks I am another dog!) Please pray for their safety and for people to check in on my Mom during the day. I always come down with separation anxiety. When you take care of someone 24/7 for three years plus, it is second nature to fear leaving them.
Love you too David, I am glad you are there for your Mom, even though we will miss you.

P.S.
My former boyfriend lives not too far from you in Houlton. Maybe one day you could meet him. He is a Vietnam Vet and lives in a cabin he built. I have never been there. We dated back in the seventies when we both were in U. Mass.
He's had it rough, post traumatic stress from the active duty. Never got over it. He was in a cult for years too. An Eastern one and it was a doozy. I left him for "my cult experience" which was posing as the truth.

[david_munson (david_munson)]

<font color="000000"><font face="arial,helvetica"></font>
Dear sister,
my prayers are with you and so is my heart.

My dad has serious times of dizziness too.He is 88 years old this August 17th but is a tough old bird.

Have peace while you are at the reunion.

God's Love to you,

Dave</font>}

[phoenix (phoenix)]

A former member has flown into the Boston area for the reunion. Does anyone going to the reunion have space in the car for another person? Also, she would need to be back in the Boston area by Sunday morning to fly home. Thank you.

[offshore (offshore)]

Email Jack and Lee Leonard!

They may be able to help or lead you to another source. They are in that area.

Also, the bus runs from the airport to the Portland bus station. Email me, and perhaps I can arrange a ride from there.

[lee (lee)]

Hey Everyone,
We are back from a month on the road!
Phoenix, you should call us to see if we can help you out. 617 296 2497

We were in Nashville and No Georgia for awhile......the land of churchs! I did a google search and found lots and lots of them had pastors with 'degrees' from Clarksville School of Theology! They even teach in the Bible Schools down there!

see ya'll soon

[offshore (offshore)]

Lee,

Welcome to FACTNET! LOL

[linda (linda)]

Am I coming? Oh my, I can't decide?

Should I, or shouldn't I.

Cold feet, nervous jitters,...maybe I'll just drive down in that direction, then I'll decide.
Kinda dropped in just to say :"Hi", ...I just happened to be in the area.

Just in the area, ...eight hours away!

[anova (anova)]

Linda,

I can understand why you might have cold feet and jitters. But you know what? I think it's going to be OK.

There are so many who would love to see you. There are so many of us who have made it out and survived, even thrived. This will be a great time of affirming the truth and goodness in our lives that have won out over the darkness and shame.

The person that you are combined with your recent departure after your years of involvement could bring an immediacy and poigniancy to our gathering that would be very special.

I hope you come.




Anovus

[longwayfromlenox (longwayfromlenox)]

Hi, I'm new here! What a surprise it was to find this website! I've been out since December 1981. Wish I could be at the reunion, but since I've just learned about it and I'm all the way in the midwest...

[mrsdrysdale (mrsdrysdale)]

Hi longway..welcome

[louise_connolly (louise_connolly)]

I hope you show up, Linda. It will be even better than dialoguing back and forth on a discussion board. I would love to meet you.

[cape_cod (cape_cod)]

Okay, so August 6th is almost here...FINALLY!!!

Now, it's time for a wine and beer run.http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/wink.gif

I hope that MANY of you will be able to make it to the REUNION in Freeport, Maine @ Winslow Park tomorrow.
The more the merrier in my book.

[anova (anova)]

Oh, I didn't realize that YOU were coming.

[cape_cod (cape_cod)]

You know me, I simply hate to disagree...but, Ohhhhh yes you DID. My wife called your sweet wife today, but unfortunately got stuck talking with YOU instead. She's STILL in recovery. Please pray for her.http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/rofl.gif

Why OF COURSE I'm coming. It's a perfect excuse to P-A-R-T-Y!!! Now, you know how good I am at partying. Which reminds me, please bring extra stuff for me to drink.*LOL*

[anova (anova)]

I have no idea WHAT you're talking about.

[cape_cod (cape_cod)]

Okay, then I'll call you and explain.
Is THAT what you want? I have been known to be a bit long winded on the phone ya know.

That's it! You want me to call you, don't you!?!*L*

[anova (anova)]

<font size="+2">OH PLEASE, DEAR GOD, NO! NOT THAT!</font>

[dinaweena (dinaweena)]

I must be psycho...I KNEW you were going to say that :-)

[cape_cod (cape_cod)]

Prepare ye the way...

[rjfernalld (rjfernalld)]

someone remember to take lots of photos?

[jeannie (jeannie)]

Cape Cod, The party started tonight at Anovus and Offshore's, I am sorry that you were not invited... I would speak directly to Anovus tomorrow.. This is an intentional insult that you were not invited (your dear wife was, of course)

I am not trying to start start trouble or anything...

[heather (heather)]

HAVE A BLAST EVERYONE!! SEND PICS

[louise_connolly (louise_connolly)]

Meeting many of you folks and reconnectiong with those of you I knew many years ago was a lot of fun yesterday. It churned up deep emotion of various types and degrees both before and after the picnic. The during part of the picnic was just plain fun to be with all of you. God Bless!!

[wj_hunt_big_bird (wj_hunt_big_bird)]

I to had a wonderful time seeing old friends and just plain having a good time. For all of you that took the time to orgainize this a very heart felt thanks.Also for all of those that had to travel a long ways, i am glad that you made the trip. Maybe we will have another one next year and more people will come.

[timeless (timeless)]

Arguendo- it was was so good to see your mother at the reunion, though we missed you. What a hot ticket she is! Glad your back on FACTNET http://www.factnet.org/discus/clipart/rofl.gif

[hodeuon (hodeuon)]

It was a great reunion. Great to meet everyone and hear their stories - especially those I didn't know would be there like Frank Manchester, who has much to add to our knowledge of "the old days".

And then to listen to this morning's service from Baltimore and hear that really nothing has changed from TBS to GGWO. Schaller preached on "the house of God" and at the end explicitly asked everyone to come to the house of God for the evening service. Um, GGWO's doctrinal statement does say "dispensationalist", doesn't it? Funny, Frankford Plaza doesn't look like the third temple to me! How can they claim it's the house of God and still mark those they hurt and drove out over the years?

I'm glad that so many people have gone on with their lives in spite of what TBS/GG has done to them.

Hodeuon

[timeless (timeless)]

The reunion was a special time as we had the opportunity to gather together after many years of life changing experiences. It was good to have finally met those who have been maligned over the years and to hear their stories. They have all moved on with their lives and it's clearly evident through conversation what God has done in their lives. I have been more encouraged speaking with these ex-beakers/ggwo, than any pastor that's still in, because redemption is the heart of God...it rocks!!!! After hearing in raps that pastor would malign certain people like Marty O'Brian, Steve Quinlan,Phil Strout,Bobby O,Jack Leonard, Jack Daly, Frank Manchester, Bill Starr and those who remain anonymous. I have have come to believe that GGWO is a den of liars.

These people truly have a heart after God and they truly want to help people exit cults. They really get the fact that we need to have a relationship with Christ rather than idolizing a man.

Any thoughts on this.

[offshore (offshore)]

Yes, I have thoughts on this Timeless.
The thing I noticed the most, is that no one was dead from "cancer of the tongue".
I loved seeing everyone, alive, well and talking!!

We all laughed and had so much fun reminiscing about our days in So. Berwick, Lenox, and Baltimore.

Everyone was happy, successful, and going on fully with their lives.
I love that God is a God of Redemption!

Also, the door prizes were great!!
Four Honorary Doctorates from Clarkesville School of Theology, A bunch of cows that said, “ I survived the Herd Mentality, or Have your Herd? I’M OUT??”

Also there was an orange Toupee that Bruder5 won !! ( which he can surely use these days!!)

[bruder5 (bruder5)]

The old era is done. The decisive inbreaking of the kingdom is happening. The Master Storyteller calls us to action. Many of us understand that in order to free the captive we must name the captivity. Seeing all of you and hearing your redemptive stories calls to mind the tender nature of a Messiah that is drawing a people to himself. Echo's of grace resonates in a gathering of people with extraordinary value. I love the words of Jesus "There is no reason to be afraid little flock, for it has pleased the Father to give you the kingdom." While others would marginalize this gathering Jesus enfolded. I owe a debt of gratitude to all of you. Thanks.

[anova (anova)]

You certainly have come a long way from selling hot dogs.

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[david_munson (david_munson)]

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hodeuon,
Is that actually what schaller said?
That the building was the house of God?

All this time I thought the house of God was those People that are indwelt by the Holy Spirit.
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[arguendo (arguendo)]

Mother had only positive things to say about the reunion. It appears that you people don't suck.

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[anova (anova)]

Boy, I feel so built up.



Anovus

[arguendo (arguendo)]

Well, talking to mother makes me gush.

[lalalu (lalalu)]

Tell me everything that happened...who went, what they're doing now, etc. etc. I want details.

Did anybody take photos?
Is there going to be another one next year?

[louise_connolly (louise_connolly)]

Liz - folks took photos. I think I have compiled a an almost complete list. I have a few names missing. I would say including children there were 57 people in attendance.

Let's see if there is anyone opposed to having their name on a posted list. If there is, I will email it privately to you.

[bob_brinton (bob_brinton)]

It was so good to see all of you that were there. Particular thanks to Linda, Hodeuon, Jeannie, Steve Q and others that came from great distances. I feel several of you who were there more deeply engraved on my heart. And special thanks to Greg and Karen for putting me up.

[hodeuon (hodeuon)]

David Munson,

Yes. www.ggwo.org/tv/ (http://www.ggwo.org/tv/) and click on the Sunday, August 7 morning service. Set the timer to 59 minutes and it'll come up in a few seconds.

Hodeuon

[david_munson (david_munson)]

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Yup,
he's got it wrong.He thinks the building itself is the house of God.
Good grief.What translation does that come from?
It's not in the King James that's for sure.

It also seemed that he was saying that GGWO was the greatest place on earth.
I'm sure that's not what the apostle Paul would say either.
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[pressing_on (pressing_on)]

Louise

Just wanted to say it was so great to actually meet you. Your little son is a cuttie too.

Actually, it was wonderful to meet all of you who attended the reunion.
I can actually picture most of you speaking, now that there's a face and a voice behind the posts.

"DEB" It was so wonderful to see you after 19 years.

You know what I really loved, actually hearing the "other side" of the story of those who had left or were driven out. Unbelievable , thats all I can say.

What a great refreshing time.

Offshore and Anova, thank you so much for sharing your home with myself, Jeannie, Nan, and Hodeuon. "It is a time I will never forget". LOL
You two are wonderful and so is little chinese dumpling.

Loiuse
one more thing, about the list to Lana, I still need to remain anonomous for the time being, thanks.

Pressing_on

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[linda (linda)]

Hi, everybody I just got back. Stopped another night at Schoonic Penisular to enjoy some solitude out on God's beautiful Maine coast. I needed the time to be quiet and contemplate where God is taking me now.
Louise, thank you, you are now a special addition to my life.... you too, Bob and Hodeuon.
I love you all.

[louise_connolly (louise_connolly)]

Linda - I though later how I never even got your present last name. Please email so we can exchange information. wease2000@comcast.net