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[jocon307]

They are sad, of course, because of the injustice visited upon the true Christians. But they are good too, because those folks will come back stronger than ever. They are really, truly sad for the "Episopalians" who have sold out to evil. That's the sad part. If that V. Gene Robinson isn't destined for hell itself, I'd be very surprised.

But, take that with a grain of salt, because I'm a Roman Catholic who asked my mother at about age 9 if Henry VIII was in hell. She told me that was not a question for us mere mortals to ponder on.

[xJones]

So almost 90% of the St. Nicholas's congregation has moved on and that church had provided about 10% of the diocese's annual budget?

It would be interesting to learn the real amount of ECUSA's income since 2003 as compared to 2002. but that's probably a deeply held secret in the New York headquarters.

[omega4412]

Where would one send a contribution to help Christ Church Midland?

[Terriergal]

"At this last gathering of our congregational family, there will be grief, but also hope and confidence as we move forward to share Christ's love as a new church, Christ Church Midland," Rev. Jon Stasney, rector (senior pastor) of St. Nicholas', said.

[stories like this are sad -- but for those leaving there are brighter days ahead. --sionnsar]

Agreed. The grief is for those who are left behind and walk around in darkness.

[Talking_Mouse]

[stories like this are sad -- but for those leaving there are brighter days ahead. --sionnsar]

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for my sake.

Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
In Greek this verse is literally “jump for joy.”

Yes, all they can see is the sorrow of leaving a building that they paid for only 4 years ago. However, the Lord sees faithfulness. Do you, any of you, think that this congregation is not going to grow very soon?Do any of you think that when we meet these people in Heaven they won't count the move as one of the major triumphs of their lives? God is faithful, they will be blessed because they were faithful.

[little jeremiah]

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