Upon analyzing Revelation 2 and 3, the vast majority among us consider it to be the best of the churches through the ages. [166] The church claims that "Imperial teaches young people how to base their learning and thinking on the Holy Bible. Good morning, people of god. (Read reply to May 6, 2020 letter: Are We in the Tribulation?) Members Think They Will be Translated to Place of Safety: Members still think they will be going to the place of safety but now they believe God will translate them from where they are to there when the time comes. He is survived by his wife, Tara, and two adult children (possibly three children). Stephen Flurry Was Arrogant and Unfeeling The Time I Told Him Off: Years ago, I called Stephen Flurry on the phone when I received my moms no contact letter and basically told him off. That is totally unbiblical. S. Comment: This book shows that, in spite of failed prophecies, members in apocalyptic groups (after their initial confusion) will usually make some other excuse and go right on believing. In the Ezekiel booklet GF says that HWAs message was not delivered in such terrifying times like today. Or was it an effort to hoodwink vulnerable people from the very beginning? [49] He assures his followers refuge during the "worst time of suffering" - the Great Tribulation[50] and claims his book, Malachi's Message, is the "ticket to a place of safety". It is a day to celebrate nothing of significance! [144]. Says It Is Very Rare to Spread Coronavirus If Asymptomatic] However, the article still comes up in search engines like Bing (not google as they are hiding the results) if you make your search words CDC confirms extremely low coronavirus death rate or put Horowitz in front of those words. The Law brings a curse. SF Sermon and GF Being a Prophet Among Them: SF in a recent sermon said we are experiencing a little bit of what captivity is like with this lockdown. Would Like To Soak GFs Literature in Gasoline: It would be my pleasure to soak all his literature in gasoline and set it on fire. Letter Archives - Exit & Support Network Injuries with this type of dancing are not uncommon. [112] The term elect was change to the very elect[109] and references to the Laodicean messenger have been excluded from the book since the 1999 edition. When you remind them that nothing significant happened last Jan 16, they have nothing to say. opportunity that lies just ahead of us, we will use this 1.1 million dollarsand perhaps even more. P. S. Your website has been a source of encouragement, edification and peace. Reply: Yes men seek approval and do get hooked on the power and assumed prestige. Whatever the case, it looks odd. While there is much evil in the world today, and it is certain to get worse, The Bible Knowledge Commentary and others, explain that this casting down from Heaven happens in the middle of the Tribulation, which wouldnt be now since we arent even in Tribulation yet. I recently spoke with a friend that knew her and the Hessong family well when he was in PCG. More requests for money are forthcoming as well as the incessant spring Holy Day guilt trip to be put on the membership. Comment: PCG posted an article in News/Philadelphia Church of God (online website) entitled,On This Day: January 16 (by Staff) where it lists what they believe are some of the most significant world events from January 16, 1986 to January 16, 2020. God has to open ones eyes to be able to see this. Ridiculous that anyone buys GFs crackpot delusions. LCG Members Mobile Menu About Who We Are What We Believe Congregations Contact Us Press Kit Sermons LCN News Letters Co-Worker Letters Semi-Annual Letters Video Updates Weekly Updates Study Bible Study Course Library Please, Don't Get Mad at God - Reformation 21 Those with strong convictions will leave, expose the organization, and trust God to help them with whatever comes their way. He said there is where the open door is. Most Bible scholars acknowledge this. Yeah, I want to relive all those good memorieswith a bucket of ice cold reality water: D&R, triple tithing, disfellowshipping, racial segregation, control over food, careers, sex, etc. [138] The program was named out of the Revelation 3:7 and other scriptures[139] connecting it to the letter to the church at Philadelphia. Even after I eventually stopped going to the WCG, I was still criticized by him for not going at least to the WCG! N. and our [105], Malachi's Message is Flurry's explanation of the WCG's departure from Armstrong's teachings. Ibid, Kindle Location 1710-1717. W. PCG emphasizes HWA at every opportunity but they also have some very evil people in their upper echelons. C. Comment: More about WCGs glory days are found in the Jack Kessler Letter and the Robert Gerringer Letter. [name withheld], Brian Davis remarried nine months after the death of his 2nd wife Suzanne Hessong Davis who passed away on December 3, 2019. John had a stroke and was in the hospital where he had another stroke and died. He also covered the subject in his 2019 booklet, entitled, January 16: Gods Miracle Day. K. Questions About HWAs Ministry / What Is GF up To? clarified their words today by saying they were referring to a small subset of studies. T. [20], Herbert W. Armstrong founded the Worldwide Church of God in 1934[21] and led it until his death in 1986. Officials estimate a 0.4% fatality rate among those who are symptomatic and project a 35% rate of asymptomatic cases among those infected, which drops the overall infection fatality rate (IFR) to just 0.26% almost exactly where Stanford researchers pegged it a month ago.. Ex PCG, PCG ministers caused my wife to divorce me and break up our family after she left WCG and went into PCG. Hopefully, more in PCG will begin to question these things and walk away from PCG. [name withheld]. The Trumpet Daily radio show hosted by the executive editor of The Philadelphia Trumpet Stephen Flurry, speaking on a range of topics including politics, principles of living and bible prophecy. [124][128], The PCG believes that Mystery of the Ages is "God's inspired words",[129][130] that Armstrong was merely a scribe with "God pouring those words into his mind. Surprised When Former Friend in PCG Sent Link to Celtic Throne: I used to be a member of the PCG but I have not been part of the organization for many years. [Note: Mormons today are attempting to mainstream but are still considered a cult. The reality of this camp and the horrific parts are going to be left out. I have been checking out and researching your site constantly. W.H.O. But the thing is, lately Im seeing some people letting their fearsof whateverturn to anger and they start blaming others, and that just isnt helpful at all. He expects all others to trust in God while he, unlike them, puts his trust in his new toy of vanity, his personal Jet plane. These yes men have no convictions to stand up against the evils that are going on in PCG. This should come as no surprise since HWA is constantly elevated and spoken of more in PCG than Christ. No, its not enough. HWA said most of you dont get it. [111] This was later changed to Tkach Jr. after his father's death. Hilliker said that he (HWA) restrained the evil force [i. e., Tkach, the man of sin] who was taking over Gods Church until he (HWA) was taken out of the way in order to test these people to see if they loved His truth.. During the entire production there was a throne with spotlights on it in the corner, with lions heads on either side and a stone under it. If the date of HWA's death is so significant, why is it "around" the date, and not right on that date? L. More info is found in Concerns From Trinidad. He is trying to capitalize on the warm fuzzies of yesteryear. Christ already removed our sin when He died for all of them on the cross. After the chart, the article lists many speculations by him in the P.T. I noticed right off how depressing and full of dread they were. Flurry Predicted Trump Will Kick PCG Members Out of the United States: Why is Flurry saying the most significant event for January 16 is the impeachment trial of Trump? Because they dont like our message; they dont like what we say. Towards the beginning of GFs Ezekiel booklet he says, The United States is terribly different from how it was before he [HWA] died in 1986. GRF realized the vanity of that failed prophecy of his and instead manufactured his own Stonevoila, the prayer rock of HWA. Is the mark of the beast where you have to take a mark on your forehead and wrist? [158] AC offers their church members two-year and four-year liberal arts programs with the objective of teaching students how to live[159] heavily focusing on theology and prophecy. [1] [2] According to that The Hartford Institute's database, approximately 50 churches had attendance ranging from 10,000 to 47,000 in 2010. That will be hard to take! With all news PCG is supposed to be in the know about, surely theyve heard about how the CDC recently confirmed there were extremely low coronavirus death rates. Ex-PCGer. PCG Ministerial Moves / Gerald Flurry Plans to Marry Vicki Barreiro: I just received this in The Friday Philadelphian / PCG News / October 30, 2020: (excerpts; original FP sent to ESN), Today, Mr. Talks about people doing anything and everything they can to just extend their physical life a couple more days. Says it shows how hopeless it is. From a messaging standpoint, this was definitely a marketing piece that furthered some of the doctrinal messages of the PCG. M. [93], The PCG believe that we are entering the most tumultuous period in world history, the terrible time period prophesied to occur just before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The primary focus of a true Christian's life is to contribute to the Work in any way possible, in the process preparing to teach the entire world . Both SF and GF at this time of year do nothing but focus on members sins. Until the time of his death in January 1986, he remained pastor general of the Worldwide Church of God . [156] In his sermon, Brad Macdonald (PCG minister) states that "Celtic Throne is the United States and Britain in Prophecy performed as a dance show. [171] He has set up AIBA to promote the Bible as a credible and essential historical source in the practice of archaeology in Israel. Read: Open Letter to Gerald Flurry and the PCG Ministers. (which includes fear, threats, repetition and guilt) plays a big part in such groups which allows the leaders to groom others to become what they want. (offsite article)], [On the contrary, we have assurance of eternal life, [I thought we were the sons of God. In addition, William B. Hinson in his book Broadway to Armageddon (PDF) said, the blood of Jesus Christ that was sufficient to justify me for all my past sins, my present sins, my future sins and presenting me wholly without blemish before the Father in the future in the resurrection. [search for words when file opens] More in-depth explanations are available through Bob George Ministries to refute this lie that Christ only died for our past sins, as they have teachings available on the complete forgiveness of all our sins and the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. It means the sins of those who lived before the cross. Only God can recreate Himself. But humans will have to participate in it. Ended with how We will help the rest of the world to share to be God as God is and be in that God family. (buzzword) Mike, in his Final Exit Letter to Craig Williams of PCG said God is immutable and CANNOT change!! What Went Wrong With the Philadelphia Church of God? [name withheld], Comment: Read excellent 2007 letter from ex-PCGer: Flurrys Denial of Christ is Very Subtle.. Tim Oostendarp was the one who had accused me. [69], In 1999, Gerald Flurry declared himself a prophet, specifically That Prophet from John 1:21. When is this going to happen and any information. [99], During the court case against the WCG, cult expert Dr. Ruth Tucker, reported how Flurry's words were often presented to his followers as the very words of God. sermon critiqued by L. S. Sermon by Eric Burns Pounds Members About Having the Power of God: I happened to get a hold of a sermon by Eric Burns, given last Pentecost. Its all about the leaders insatiable appetite for money and power, and theyll use any means to gain it. Thats always the objection, what is the Work that needs to be done?, Mentioned that GF talked about how sometimes we have into walk into harms way because something needs to be done; talked about having faith and courage to do that. He said, We know now from Ezekiel 4 and 5 that when the worst of it happens in our cities God is going to lift us out of these nations and take us off to a place of safety.. Mr. and Mrs. John Krueger will switch from Food Services to assisting headquarters Pastor Fred Dattolo with the large headquarters congregation. GF gave a sermon recently where he talked about PCGs new Irish dance production called Celtic Throne (performed on June 30, July 1, July 5 and July 7). Final Exit Letter to Craig Williams of PCG, Open Letter to Gerald Flurry and the PCG Ministers, Scary How Much PCG Resembles Nazi Germany in the 1930s, While Asymptomatic Spread of Coronavirus Can Happen, the WHO Now Says Its Very Rare., Asymptomatic spread of coronavirus is very rare, WHO says, Excerpts From Gerald Flurrys Sermons Or Flurrys Vegetable Patch, Bible Study Quarterly For Home Study and The Bible Class The Kingdom, Worldwide Church of God and Herbert Armstrong, February 28, 2017 letter about the Scone of Stone and taking it with them to the place of safety, The place of safety is now supposed to be in Adullam, GF will be some sort of King in the place of safety, Edmond Elite Youth Being Taught How to Riverdance (Irish Dancing, I Almost Got Sucked into the Swirl of PCG, Read article here about how it looks like vast majority of positive results should have been negative, The Lockdown Has Gone From a Mistake to a Crime, Unmasking the Truth: Studies Show Dehumanizing Masks Weaken You and Dont Protect You, when 70 ministers left the WCG and exposed the hypocrisy and double standards at HQs. Shouldnt something very significant happen every January 16, like clockwork? Dont forget about the Dig in Jerusalem and how important that is as well. Anonymous, At the FOT, on the first day, Andrew Locher gave the sermon, God Will Build the House. In it he said something I know now was heretical. The depth of WCGs dark and nefarious past will most likely never be known. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Brandon have moved from Phoenix back to headquarters to assist Western Regional Director Cal Culpepper with Oklahoma congregations outside of headquarters and to manage the food services department. Flurry is using the recap format but at the same time, trying to lure ex-members into his fold with nostalgic memories of the HWA Glory Days. He mentioned how sickly thin she was, too. They were definitely a cult. The PCG is one of several offshoots of the Worldwide Church of God (WCG), founded by Herbert W. Armstrong (1892-1986). Read: (AR#2, 1977). It looks peculiar to me. [96] The Philadelphia Church of God plans to flee the country in the near future. Their latest dance production follows the millennia-long journey of King David's throne from Judah to the British Isles and eventually, the United States. Members Will Adjust Their Thinking and Go On: Whether Trump or Biden is the president, I believe members will nevertheless find themselves sliding toward a NWO. Why call Paul when there were twelve others to work through? Dear brethren: I have been meeting with Vicki Barreiro for one year. [102] Stephen Flurry held a press conference in response to the news report, stating the report was based on innuendo, dishonest and just disgraceful. Why have we never heard SF talking about this? [115], During Flurry's firing in 1989, then Church Administrator, Tkach Jr. told him that Mystery of the Ages was discontinued because it was "riddled with error". It is also known as The Great Reset. [157] This dance routine is a celebration of Gerald Flurry and his new throne over the United States of America. The article is: The Plain Truth about Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong Part 1. The Philadelphia Church of God is a non-denominational Christian church which traces it roots back to the Worldwide Church of God, founded by Herbert W. Armstrong in 1934. [93] Some members resulting in impoverishment due to the financial demands placed on them and many, including children have died due to inadequate medical treatment. The Philadelphia Church of God: A Christian Analysis | carm.org Comment: To read what this person submitted, go to: A Letter to Members and Survivors of Philadelphia Church of God. Share Save Image Gerald Flurry is Pastor General of the Philadelphia Church of God and Editor-in-Chief of The Philadelphia Trumpet magazine. The Key of David is a weekly religious television program hosted by Gerald Flurry, in which he discusses world events and issues from his interpretation of bible prophecies. (I mentioned a power move in my April 8 letter.) The AICF sponsors a performing arts concert series and archaeological digs in Israel. E. I dont have much experience with any of the Armstrong groups except the PCG and it looks like at this point in time the PCG commits 3 times more offenses than all the other groups put together. I dont recall Herbert Armstrong teaching anything about it. While Im glad to see him exposed as the lying false prophet he is, no matter what, members eventually would have stirred to the fact that they werent kicked out of the U.S.A. These yes men have no convictions to stand up against the evils that are going on in PCG. Mario (author of PCG testimony: I Almost Got Sucked Into the Swirl of PCG). Members of the Church of God in Christ - Religion in America: U.S [104] Stephen Flurry joined the chorale of doomsday preachers, citing passages from scripture, which he believes prove the coronavirus is a harbinger of doom. Previously available on YouTube but restricted since January 2021[153] due to YouTube's stance to "crackdown on violent criminal organizations".[154].
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