OldRegular
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And just how did God bless your house, pay off the mortgage?
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Blessing of the animals worship service
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And just how did God bless your house, pay off the mortgage?
Alive in Christ
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I had'nt done it for a while so I just went over and blessed my wonderfull, loyal,full of joy Jack Russle terrier dog, asking God to keep her safe and healthy.
I hope I am not going to be (((SHUNNED ))) by by a few of the posters on here!
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I hope I am not going to be (((SHUNNED ))) by by a few of the posters on here!
:laugh:Alive in Christ
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Thats right.
That might be one of the reasons why our great God loves His animals so much.
God didint have to include the animals in the great flood..but He chose to include them.
And He is aware of the smallest of the birds when it dies.
Its no wonder the scriptures inform us that he will save animals and include them with the redeemed of mankind in His heaven
Praise God!
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Annsni called one of these Baptist churches "not Baptist", faulting them for having a "Center for Spiritual Formation, Taize service and a contemplative prayer group."
Taizé?
Here is a book by a Baptist with an account of him worshiping at Taizé:
http://restlesspilgrim.com/books/sacred-travels/
"Christian George recovers the ancient spiritual practice of pilgrimage, in which travel to sacred sites leads to the transformation of the soul. In engaging narratives of his worldwide voyages, George follows in the footsteps of spiritual pilgrims from across the centuries, from Luther in Wartburg to Spurgeon in England. His travels to landmark places from Iona to Assisi give him not only a better understanding of his Christian heritage, but also of God’s inner work in pilgrims throughout history and today.
Come with George as he breaks bread with Benedictines in Ireland and worships with the Taizé community in France. Experience the transforming power of spiritual pilgrimage. And discover what it means to be a pilgrim as you follow God wherever he leads."
Author Christian George is the Jewell and Joe L. Huitt Assistant Professor of Religious Education at Oklahoma Baptist University. Some of you may recognize him from the pages of the Founders Journal (Southern Baptist Calvinist faction magazine):
http://blog.founders.org/2008/04/other-resurgence-fj-71.html
"Christian George is the son of Dr. Timothy George, Dean of Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama. . . .[He] is about to being [sic] working on a PhD at St. Andrews. His article is entitled, "Younger Evangelicals and a Restlessness for Revival." It reveals the heartbeat of the twentysomethings that are hungry for authentic Christianity." —Tom Ascol
Here is a glowing recommendation of the book made by J. I. Packer:
“Pilgrim and wordsmith Christian George here shares himself unstintingly to make us see how visiting Christian places can expand us spiritually. Well done!”
And, of all people, SBC bigwig Mrs. Paige Patterson:
“For more than half a century I have been a pilgrim; yet only through Christian’s insightful pen have the journeys suddenly come full course, especially in the spiritual realm. Interestingly I first met Christian George in the midst of one of his pilgrimages. Traveler or not, young or old, this brief but life-changing volume puts the world and its journeys into perspective! Interweaving travel experience, historical vignettes and personal observation, Christian has given his readers the map to an edifying pilgrimage.”
Taizé?
Here is a book by a Baptist with an account of him worshiping at Taizé:
http://restlesspilgrim.com/books/sacred-travels/
"Christian George recovers the ancient spiritual practice of pilgrimage, in which travel to sacred sites leads to the transformation of the soul. In engaging narratives of his worldwide voyages, George follows in the footsteps of spiritual pilgrims from across the centuries, from Luther in Wartburg to Spurgeon in England. His travels to landmark places from Iona to Assisi give him not only a better understanding of his Christian heritage, but also of God’s inner work in pilgrims throughout history and today.
Come with George as he breaks bread with Benedictines in Ireland and worships with the Taizé community in France. Experience the transforming power of spiritual pilgrimage. And discover what it means to be a pilgrim as you follow God wherever he leads."
Author Christian George is the Jewell and Joe L. Huitt Assistant Professor of Religious Education at Oklahoma Baptist University. Some of you may recognize him from the pages of the Founders Journal (Southern Baptist Calvinist faction magazine):
http://blog.founders.org/2008/04/other-resurgence-fj-71.html
"Christian George is the son of Dr. Timothy George, Dean of Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama. . . .[He] is about to being [sic] working on a PhD at St. Andrews. His article is entitled, "Younger Evangelicals and a Restlessness for Revival." It reveals the heartbeat of the twentysomethings that are hungry for authentic Christianity." —Tom Ascol
Here is a glowing recommendation of the book made by J. I. Packer:
“Pilgrim and wordsmith Christian George here shares himself unstintingly to make us see how visiting Christian places can expand us spiritually. Well done!”
And, of all people, SBC bigwig Mrs. Paige Patterson:
“For more than half a century I have been a pilgrim; yet only through Christian’s insightful pen have the journeys suddenly come full course, especially in the spiritual realm. Interestingly I first met Christian George in the midst of one of his pilgrimages. Traveler or not, young or old, this brief but life-changing volume puts the world and its journeys into perspective! Interweaving travel experience, historical vignettes and personal observation, Christian has given his readers the map to an edifying pilgrimage.”
Alive in Christ
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Wow, that sounds quite interesting. I wouldnt mind doing one of those if I could afford it. It would be wonderfull.
Unfortunately. I am a financially poor person.
Michael Wrenn
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I had'nt done it for a while so I just went over and blessed my wonderfull, loyal,full of joy Jack Russle terrier dog, asking God to keep her safe and healthy.
I hope I am not going to be (((SHUNNED ))) by by a few of the posters on here!
I wish I would be shunned by a few if them.
Good for her.
The inclusion of blessing for animals as part of public worship is just one more step toward paganism and thus an indication of apostasy at work.
Thinkingstuff
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LOL! Don't you pray over your house for protection from not only temporal disasters but also spiritual influence?
Michael Wrenn
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The serving of gluttonous proportions of fried chicken and pork chops to 300-pound non-church members in the church is just one more step toward paganism and thus an indication of apostasy at work.
I'd like to point out that the charge of Christians is not to put Christmas trees in the church, not to have Ash Wednesday service's, not to have a manger scene at Christmas, not to have palms distributed at Palm Sunday, not to have stations of the cross on Holy week, not to have your hams blessed at Holy Saturday, not to have your throat's blessed on Saint Blaise Day and not to bless animals as part of a church service. These are all nice sentiments that make us feel good but not obediences to Christs commandment to go out and make disciples of all nation's. That's your charge Christian!
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That must only happen in the South Michael, you would not see that here. Here he would get coffee from an urn and a Entermans pastry ...store bought ....followed by a hint to get out, I have things to do and you are wasting my time fatso. Thats New Jersey. LOL
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And for not posting their statement of beliefs on their website. They can call themselves "Baptist" all they want but I do not see their statement of beliefs so cannot agree with them on that. The name means nothing without truth behind it.
It doesn't make these practices acceptable in a Baptist church. Would your church invite a Benedictine Monk to have a service at your church? I'd hope not.
Do some research on the Taize service and let me know if it's something you would incorporate into your church services.
Huh?
Trevin Wax, editor of the Southern Baptist 'Gospel Project' Sunday School curriculum, seems to have an overall favorable impression of it:
http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevinwax/2009/05/14/a-look-at-the-taize-community/
Trevin Wax, editor of the Southern Baptist 'Gospel Project' Sunday School curriculum, seems to have an overall favorable impression of it:
http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevinwax/2009/05/14/a-look-at-the-taize-community/
LOL.... Exactly!
That does not make it Baptist.
Your saying that being endorsed by Southern Baptists doesnt make it Baptist? LOL ....oh, this is turning into lots of fun now. You know this could spin in many potential directions with that response dont you?
Alive in Christ
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Sure is comfortable in that little box, isnt it.
I sure am glad that Jesus ignored all the little boxes that existed in His day. He was always pushing the envelope. And He didnt care if he infuryiated all of those pharisees, safe in thier boxes.