tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post731402674647003560..comments2022-04-01T15:17:15.730-05:00Comments on The Bridge Is Out: Vic and Melanie's ExperienceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger323125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-57355472158372249502011-05-31T17:16:58.797-05:002011-05-31T17:16:58.797-05:00Still no answers to my questions ? I believe I hav...Still no answers to my questions ? I believe I have my answers from the fact no one dares answer me.John Reimernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-45457045017548751092011-05-25T20:11:22.449-05:002011-05-25T20:11:22.449-05:00Has anyone that has ever been on Church discipline...Has anyone that has ever been on Church discipline ever been allowed and invited back into attending fellowship at this church ?John Reimernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-55195772288566134982011-05-25T20:04:17.876-05:002011-05-25T20:04:17.876-05:00If Pastor S. would be the fist to say that he make...If Pastor S. would be the fist to say that he make mistakes and so on.Does he ever expose these things or problems to the Whole church? if Not... then why are other peoples faults being exposed?John Reimernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-39062914016896060552011-05-11T17:00:57.141-05:002011-05-11T17:00:57.141-05:00Thank you, Dan. We know something good will come ...Thank you, Dan. We know something good will come of this, and God is working in our lives.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16536683596950813362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-90536861527786681312011-05-11T15:33:14.514-05:002011-05-11T15:33:14.514-05:00Ooops, I meant "....NOT letting the negativit...Ooops, I meant "....NOT letting the negativity get you down...."<br />(can't spell)<br /><br />Dan HDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13051907973292757646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-68316835474705245042011-05-11T12:06:59.698-05:002011-05-11T12:06:59.698-05:00Vic & Melanie:
My heart goes out to you, It...Vic & Melanie:<br />My heart goes out to you, It's been along time since I last talked to either of you, but I hope you are doing well. I applaud you for sharing your story, and I am appalled at all the "anonymous" comments. Wow!, Where is the honor or integrity? I can't believe that people post some of this stuff, and can't dig up enough character to use their names. I trust you guys are finding some support in all this, and letting all the negativity get you down. <br />God Bless, <br />Dan HeinrichsDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13051907973292757646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-7250089034618779662011-04-25T22:38:55.758-05:002011-04-25T22:38:55.758-05:00Nick
Please go to bed.Nick<br />Please go to bed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-39727001508111128662011-04-25T22:37:48.857-05:002011-04-25T22:37:48.857-05:00Did I mention that..."BTW the blogger with th...Did I mention that..."BTW the blogger with the three ***'s is Harry S, the famous "journalist". <br /><br />Please advise Pete Reimer. He needs to know. H.S. is the new 'spokesman' and defender of PMS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-73003095005128539232011-04-25T21:12:44.500-05:002011-04-25T21:12:44.500-05:00Sorry to bring up the wine issue again, but here&#...Sorry to bring up the wine issue again, but here's a good audio resource for anyone who's interested.<br /><br />http://www.ordinarypastor.com/?p=267Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-35256869566704758302011-04-23T19:22:04.317-05:002011-04-23T19:22:04.317-05:00*** When people use those examples where they don&...*** When people use those examples where they don't correlate anything other than using words, it shows quite well what is behind this blog. You know quite well what I mean... There has been train wreck in the church, those people aren't looking for train wrecks, they are looking for the truth and the the truth is setting them free.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-72415986906747094422011-04-22T20:43:08.512-05:002011-04-22T20:43:08.512-05:00Anonymous said: "Just for your information, 6...Anonymous said: "Just for your information, 602 people loving, praising, and worshiping the Lord on Sunday morning. The PVBC has record high attendance since about January - February in the total history of the church"<br /><br />Hmm, Laura began her blog in January. I guess there's nothing like a train wreck to draw a crowd.<br /><br />Speaking of the numbers game, I heard there was a rave in Winnipeg that drew well over 1000 people a couple weeks ago. Using your logic, that many people gathered together must be a work of the Lord. I wonder what the numbers were like in January - February in Salt Lake City...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-57433804118054979442011-04-22T19:52:02.456-05:002011-04-22T19:52:02.456-05:00Yes Actually I have prayed for them,believe it or ...Yes Actually I have prayed for them,believe it or not. Not Accurate what a Joke you wont even post your names on here no wonder no one takes what you have to say seriously.Be a Real Man and post your names. Church Politics... I know all to well how things are dealt with from personal experience before your Church even came into town. I was not referring to your Church either.No I don't believe I give the pastor to much credit and think it does go to his head,Thats the problem right there.I could not care less who Rick Warren is thats not the point here.Some how you always seem to get off topic.Just like the meeting that was held.God will remove his chosen ones from this closed minded and self Justified Church.Not so You say...Well if you are going to be doing Church discipline,you and your fellow members should all be on it as well.This does not Exclude the pastor nor elders,deacons,or any other person in authority or leadership ! Everyone is guilty of Sin ,yes even ME.Thank God for Grace and mercy which some churches seem to have very little of.Where is the example of grace and mercy in your Church and for your Church Disciplined people.Brain washing depends on how you choose to look at it Washing the brain of all the Garbage,brain cleaning,brain cleansing renewing of the mind .And dont go twisting the renewing of the mind into false doctrines or beliefs either ! Some people just like to look for ways to make what is being said and twisting or converting it into what they themselves would have it say.It seems useless to have you try to see what is going on.You now are the ones in need of church discipline! Titus ch 3 Read it for yourself,as im sure that you will have your own incite on this chapter.Basically A waste of my time to even say anything to you. According to the Bible you are warped,sinful,and self condemedJohn Reimernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-9287039319630054192011-04-22T10:58:35.512-05:002011-04-22T10:58:35.512-05:00*** John do you know what a dictatorship is? I hav...*** John do you know what a dictatorship is? I have interviewed many business people who have their own visions, but allow others to share and sharpen it. You give Pastor Sullivant far too much credit. If he was not a Godly man, all your compliments about how he runs the church, controls everyone's thinking, giving , actions would go straight to his head. He has a great team who appreciate his leadership, but guess what, he ain't near as powerful as you say he is. Take a guy like Rick Warren, who in my opinion has taken a pure gospel, and inserted his own into it, and led many people, many churches, and many conferences astray. He could not have done it without control of his people and brainwashing many church leaders. It is sad to see who churches preached his books, and used the Bible as a commentary. <br />Don't you think for one minute that God may be in it - the PVBC?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-80118475133639676582011-04-22T10:25:22.944-05:002011-04-22T10:25:22.944-05:00John Reimer, since you seem to know so much about...John Reimer, since you seem to know so much about the goings on in that church and the pastor and deacons, tell us, have you gone to them with your questions? If you are so sincerely concerned, have you prayed for them? Oh, I forgot, why bother when it must be the truth, right? People need to look up the word "truth" in the dictionary. "Conformity to fact or reality; exact accordance with that which is, or has been, or shall be." It also means accurate opinion. You gave your opinion, but it is not accurate, so it becomes just that, one man's opinion, with no truth what so ever.<br />By the way, the verses you mentioned actually say this, "Open rebuke is better than secret love.<br />Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful." Now what was your point?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-919858278619310892011-04-22T09:37:43.578-05:002011-04-22T09:37:43.578-05:00Why may I ask then is this Church under dictatorsh...Why may I ask then is this Church under dictatorship,with people always having to check things out with the pastor first to get his approval?And why does only the pastor seem to have the vision for the future of this church,and deacons are just yes men agreeing with what he has to say.Do these deacons ever confront or challenge his visions for this church? I don't think so it's a one man show and no one dares to challenge him.Do these deacons have any say at all other than yes pastor? No one want's to object with the pastors vision or his comments,for fear of being shot down or ousted.Better still church discipline, another way to justify their actions.they are trying to make themselves look justified and Godly for their actions taken.No I'm not here to be a people pleaser as you can tell,nor a simple yes man ! your actions are not acceptable PR: 27 vs 5&6 say better is open rebuke than hidden love.Wounds from a friend can be trusted,but an enemy multiplies kisses.John Reimernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-24956765287523119892011-04-21T22:38:46.436-05:002011-04-21T22:38:46.436-05:00*** I'm not sure if you are serious or not abo...*** I'm not sure if you are serious or not about the Holy Spirit speaking through the pastor or to each individual. If you don't know then read Jesus teaching on the Holy Spirit in John 14... He sent the comforter, teacher, and whatever else the Holy Spirit does to each individual believer. When I accepted Christ, the Holy Spirit entered my life. In the Old Testament He came as God allowed Him to come. Certain people had the filling of the Holy Spirit, but certainly not nearly all. When Jesus left this earth to be with the Father, he sent the comforter, and how much he lives in you and me is how we treat Him. If we grieve Him, he pulls back, if we empty ourselves of ourselves, he becomes more in us. Do you think there is much grieving of the Holy Spirit going on in this log?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-38569586543855004002011-04-21T21:26:29.592-05:002011-04-21T21:26:29.592-05:00Hmmm. Personal attacks, and posted anonymously. Th...Hmmm. Personal attacks, and posted anonymously. That’s all you got? Sounds very Christian to me, and like a very mature and wise man.<br /><br />Why don’t you educate us on the meaning of “wine”? How do you know that when it simply says "wine" that it wasn't fermented? Which Greek word is the one that means juice? Oh, and where was it that Jesus condemned drinking liquor? Did He contradict the Father who allowed both wine and strong drink? And <i>I’m</i> the one accusing Him of being a hypocrite?? If I missed something, please enlighten me.<br /><br />Just for future reference, if you’re going to quote someone, surely you can find someone more orthodox than Van Impe.<br /><br />Sounds like you’re a fan of my blog. :)<br />http://clayinthesovreignshands.blogspot.com/Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14600649031257908716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-91781716803642598352011-04-21T20:49:50.968-05:002011-04-21T20:49:50.968-05:00Question > Does the Holy Spirit speak to "...Question > Does the Holy Spirit speak to "each Believer" separately ? Or does the believer have to go through the pastor to speak with the holy spirit to know what God wants for the believer ?A modern Day Zealotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-74591421765070530842011-04-21T19:57:09.216-05:002011-04-21T19:57:09.216-05:00*** While others on the blog may 'run down'...*** While others on the blog may 'run down' people or make it seem as if they are 'boasting' - that is not, never has been, and never will be my intent. I only try to enlighten... Just for your information, 602 people loving, praising, and worshiping the Lord on Sunday morning. The PVBC has record high attendance since about January - February in the total history of the church. As someone said, maybe that is proof the church does not belong to the pastor, his family nor the deacons, but to the Lord.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-80498146191064815342011-04-21T19:38:03.845-05:002011-04-21T19:38:03.845-05:00If you are referring to the Nick from the site of...If you are referring to the Nick from the site of: "Clay in the sovereigns hands".I believe him to be more on the Right track than a lot of so called christian beliefs.To many narrow minded Christians thinking inside the box.Try thinking of what else is beyond the box,God is much bigger than your little boxes.A Modern Day Zealotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-84557907928170513942011-04-21T13:58:31.796-05:002011-04-21T13:58:31.796-05:00Nick Neufeld sounds like a very immature young boy...Nick Neufeld sounds like a very immature young boy who wants to start a new "following" of Calvinists. He seems to know very little about 'how to study' the Bible. He is totally clueless about HOW TO STUDY THE WORD "WINE"??? Jesus condemns drinking liquor and then the great Nicholas tries to accuse Jesus of making liquour. Come on now boy. Jesus will not take this lightly that you are accusing Him of being a hypocrite. You need to repent of this wicked sin very quickly before God's judgment falls on you. Don't make yourself smarter than God or Jesus. <br /><br />Check this out Nick.<br />Alcohol and the Bible: New Expanded Version Their are nine Hebrew, and four Greek words translated "wine" in the Bible .... Quoted in Jack Van Impe's "Alcohol: The Beloved Enemy" 1980, Jack Van Impe ...<br />www.james-dave.com/alcohol2.html <br /><br />When I was sixteen years old, I received the tragic news that a certain member of my family, to whom I was very close, was dying of alcohol-induced liver cancer. I vividly remember visiting him in the hospital, not prepared for what I would see when I walked into the room. What was once a big, robust man was now essentially a skeleton covered with ghostly, pale skin, barely able to speak.<br /><br />I had only been a Christian for a few months. Even before I came to Christ, I never was much of a drinker, mainly because I just didn't like the way it tasted. However, when I saw what years of drinking had done to my above mentioned relative, my decision never to touch alcohol was set in stone. As I studied the Scriptures over the years, I learned that I had made the right choice.<br /><br />The issue of alcohol has always been a controversial one within the Christian community. Did Jesus make, or advocate the use of, intoxicating wine? Is having an occasional drink really that big of a deal? These are certainly valid questions that committed Christians have asked over the years.<br /><br />In looking at the overall teaching of the Bible, as well as observations made in my own life over the years, I firmly believe that total abstinence is by far the best policy. I am not a prude, nor is this message intended to be legalistic or condemning. On the contrary, I want to share a truth with you that is very liberating. God's Word has been compared to a map showing us where the "land mines" in life are. Beverage alcohol is one of those land mines.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-12090415318963565162011-04-21T13:08:01.942-05:002011-04-21T13:08:01.942-05:00No actually it isn't that straight forward to ...No actually it isn't that straight forward to some people.Some people are ignorant of their status and what is yours as being a child of God.The Righteous that we have is a "GIFT from GOD" as part of inheritance as being a believer.I do however have a problem with the self righteous,claiming to be righteous out of their own doing or by works ! you do seem to know what I was talking about as in Identity in Christ. Was the a point as to drag this topic to another site to run me down or make it look like I was Boasting? Seems a little strange to me.A Modern Day zealotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-23089986833283621152011-04-21T09:46:32.159-05:002011-04-21T09:46:32.159-05:00*** "You are NOW the righteousness of God in ...*** "You are NOW the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus" That is pretty straight forward isn't it? <br />First, when we play games with who we are in Christ Jesus, then we have a major problem. No I never play games .. only sports and with my kids. <br />Now then ... If you have decided to believe that God paid full penalty for your sins by dying on the cross - taking full punishment for your sins so that your sins are forgiven forever and will not be held against you on the Judgment Day ... do you KNOW that God the Father says "You are NOW the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus"? <br /><br />Follower of Jesus Christ, that is NO small, insignificant matter! As a matter of fact, it is a fact of HUGE importance! What this fully implies is that in one moment in time, when Christ rose from the dead and ascended back into glory, as a believer in Him, God the Father declared you as legally holy and righteous as you can possibly ever BE! You are NOW 100% justified to receive forgiveness for sins, and to start receiving eternal life from God.<br /><br />(Which NOW means you're to keep diligently striving to live UP to it - because you STILL have your fallen sin-nature that wants its way! The only difference is NOW you have the power of God to help you STOP sinning ... and sin does have its consequences to various degrees in this life; ask any Christian spending time in prison for one or more crimes they were truly guilty of. Though God has forgiven them of those crimes and they won't be - aren't now - held against them by Him, the LAW here on earth says: "Pay up for them!").<br /><br />Back to the main point. And how did it come about that you became "The righteousness of God in Christ Jesus?" <br /><br />For He (the Father) made Him (Jesus Christ) who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God (the Father) in Him (Jesus Christ). (2 Corinthians 5:21Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-33224122913697411352011-04-20T19:05:30.361-05:002011-04-20T19:05:30.361-05:00What may I ask is identity in Christ ? or are we t...What may I ask is identity in Christ ? or are we trying to play games ?A Modern Day Zealotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542684831220495992.post-90474960839407114722011-04-20T17:08:07.910-05:002011-04-20T17:08:07.910-05:00*** Identity in Jesus Christ is first and foremost...*** Identity in Jesus Christ is first and foremost.. a Passport and drivers licence, social insurance health card, and my profession is all great to have. Having a wife and children is next to having an ID with Christ. MY parents gave me a name, gave me life, and an identity, too. The Holy Spirit sealed me unto that day.. He fills me every day, as I allow him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com