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Favorite part of General Assembly |
Dow Moses |
Thoughts of not going to General Assembly for the first time in over 20 years seem strange. Always Loved Mission night and the days before teen talent was moved the Youth choir at youth night was amazing. Because I’m originally from Kentucky, was a youth pastor in Georgia, Missionary in Germany and Pastored in 2 states my favorite part of GA was running into old friends. For me Relationships are the most valuable. GA always offered a chance to reconnect. I was always against the 4 year assembly, because I believed the strength of the denomination was as much relationships as anything. The feeling of Family was what made General Assembly special. _________________ DOW MOSES |
Friendly Face Posts: 100 4/13/18 6:58 am
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Re: Favorite part of General Assembly |
Old Time Country Preacher |
Dow Moses wrote: | For me Relationships are the most valuable. GA always offered a chance to reconnect. |
No doubt, reconnecting with folks we've met along the way is one a the highlights of the GA.
I love to reconnect with NBF, Aaron, and all the southeastern Tennessee preachers who have made speeches bout smoking ceegars and shoppin at JC Penney on their way to the Assembly. |
Acts-pert Poster Posts: 15559 4/13/18 8:38 am
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Nature Boy Florida |
Let me know what night we can go to dinner OTCP - I have a few questions... I wasn't planning on stopping by J C Penney oldtimer - causet if my wife needs something...I will steer her toward Victoria's Secret or something similar and not J C Penney. _________________ Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because its the best thing going today! |
Acts-pert Poster Posts: 16599 4/13/18 10:03 am
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Eddie Robbins |
Hey guys, let’s get together, for real. NBF can contact me and let me know when and where. I should be there all week. I missed last Assembly because of my sister’s death. Hope to see y’all there! |
Acts-pert Poster Posts: 16509 4/13/18 1:14 pm
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Nature Boy Florida |
Eddie Robbins wrote: | Hey guys, let’s get together, for real. NBF can contact me and let me know when and where. I should be there all week. I missed last Assembly because of my sister’s death. Hope to see y’all there! |
I agree. It is in Florida. NBF will be there. We really must have an Acts meeting. _________________ Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because its the best thing going today! |
Acts-pert Poster Posts: 16599 4/13/18 1:55 pm
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Tom Sterbens |
Nature Boy Florida wrote: | Eddie Robbins wrote: | Hey guys, let’s get together, for real. NBF can contact me and let me know when and where. I should be there all week. I missed last Assembly because of my sister’s death. Hope to see y’all there! |
I agree. It is in Florida. NBF will be there. We really must have an Acts meeting. |
I don't care about seeing you or Eddie...but if OTCP is coming I'll be there!
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Golf Cart Mafia Capo Famiglia Posts: 4507 4/13/18 11:04 pm
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Carolyn Smith |
Reconnecting with ministry friends is also probably my favorite thing about the Assembly. We attended several times when our kids were of Teen Talent age.
Another favorite activity was also visiting the discounted Pathway Bookstore table! That was always a blast. This girl loves a bargain - especially on Christian books!
I doubt we will ever go again, but I do have very fond memories of the years we went. My pastor will be attending for the first time this year. _________________ "More of Him...less of me."
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Hon. Dr. in Acts-celeratology Posts: 5904 4/13/18 11:29 pm
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Tom Sterbens wrote: | Nature Boy Florida wrote: | Eddie Robbins wrote: | Hey guys, let’s get together, for real. NBF can contact me and let me know when and where. I should be there all week. I missed last Assembly because of my sister’s death. Hope to see y’all there! |
I agree. It is in Florida. NBF will be there. We really must have an Acts meeting. |
I don't care about seeing you or Eddie...but if OTCP is coming I'll be there!
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If you only knowed the times I was within a hand shakes distance from you, Tom, but cause I don't pastor a church of 2000 or have "Dr" in front a ma name (like Dr Marty Baker), the ole timer was not acknowledged. But I still love ya, bruh. |
Acts-pert Poster Posts: 15559 4/14/18 12:56 am
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Nature Boy Florida |
Tom Sterbens wrote: | Nature Boy Florida wrote: | Eddie Robbins wrote: | Hey guys, let’s get together, for real. NBF can contact me and let me know when and where. I should be there all week. I missed last Assembly because of my sister’s death. Hope to see y’all there! |
I agree. It is in Florida. NBF will be there. We really must have an Acts meeting. |
I don't care about seeing you or Eddie...but if OTCP is coming I'll be there!
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No offense taken Tom. But I do agree. If Old-timer will commit to a lunch or dinner engagement, I might need to book our own conference center to hold the number of folks that would want to be a part. Of course, I would set up a metal detector at the door just in case a long line of Doctor/Bishops showed up. _________________ Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because its the best thing going today! |
Acts-pert Poster Posts: 16599 4/14/18 4:56 am
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Mat |
Nature Boy Florida wrote: | Tom Sterbens wrote: | Nature Boy Florida wrote: | Eddie Robbins wrote: | Hey guys, let’s get together, for real. NBF can contact me and let me know when and where. I should be there all week. I missed last Assembly because of my sister’s death. Hope to see y’all there! |
I agree. It is in Florida. NBF will be there. We really must have an Acts meeting. |
I don't care about seeing you or Eddie...but if OTCP is coming I'll be there!
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No offense taken Tom. But I do agree. If Old-timer will commit to a lunch or dinner engagement, I might need to book our own conference center to hold the number of folks that would want to be a part. Of course, I would set up a metal detector at the door just in case a long line of Doctor/Bishops showed up. |
Don't worry NBF, I'm not attending the COG assembly in Orlando. The meeting will be safe.
Mat |
Acts Enthusiast Posts: 1972 4/14/18 7:03 am
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renewal |
When it was over and another useless meeting ended. |
Acts Enthusiast Posts: 1021 4/14/18 5:39 pm
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Dow Moses |
I took my son in law last time to his first and last assembly. The fact that we pasted almost nothing was a waste of time. We were upset to lose an AB after just 2 years. Did enjoy the worship services. _________________ DOW MOSES |
Friendly Face Posts: 100 4/14/18 7:37 pm
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Old Time Country Preacher |
Nature Boy Florida wrote: | If Old-timer will commit to a lunch or dinner engagement, I might need to book our own conference center to hold the number of folks that would want to be a part. Of course, I would set up a metal detector at the door just in case a long line of Doctor/Bishops showed up. |
We go through this ever assembly. Folk wantin OTCP to meet/eat with em. Some wanna shake the ole feller's hand. Some wanna lambast him fer exposing all things woffie/degrees/wacko/etc..., an some from Soddy Daisy wanna elect him as the Women's Ministries Coordinator. An here I am all the time settin right in the midst a you fellers, right on the floor a the Gen Council, cause I am not only one of you, I am you. The parody speaks for the populace. |
Acts-pert Poster Posts: 15559 4/14/18 7:37 pm
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Mat |
Old Time Country Preacher wrote: | Nature Boy Florida wrote: | If Old-timer will commit to a lunch or dinner engagement, I might need to book our own conference center to hold the number of folks that would want to be a part. Of course, I would set up a metal detector at the door just in case a long line of Doctor/Bishops showed up. |
We go through this ever assembly. Folk wantin OTCP to meet/eat with em. Some wanna shake the ole feller's hand. Some wanna lambast him fer exposing all things woffie/degrees/wacko/etc..., an some from Soddy Daisy wanna elect him as the Women's Ministries Coordinator. An here I am all the time settin right in the midst a you fellers, right on the floor a the Gen Council, cause I am not only one of you, I am you. The parody speaks for the populace. |
When I think of you OTCP I am envision the prototipical COG pastor.
Mat |
Acts Enthusiast Posts: 1972 4/14/18 9:21 pm
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Cojak |
Mat wrote: | ...
When I think of you OTCP I am envision the prototipical COG pastor.
Mat |
I know you are kidding right?..................... Okay maybe not! _________________ Some facts but mostly just my opinion!
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01000001 01100011 01110100 01110011 Posts: 24269 4/14/18 9:49 pm
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Cojak |
But to the OP...
I agree. Even when dad took me along as a kid, I looled forward to running with Johnny Horton, Charles Delk, jackie Avery, Billy Moody and several other PK's.
As a pastor, YES seeing old friends made the sessions worth the 'cheaper hotels' and rooming houses we stayed in, some without A/C. _________________ Some facts but mostly just my opinion!
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01000001 01100011 01110100 01110011 Posts: 24269 4/14/18 9:54 pm
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Mat |
Cojak wrote: | Mat wrote: | ...
When I think of you OTCP I am envision the prototipical COG pastor.
Mat |
I know you are kidding right?..................... Okay maybe not! |
Let's say he represents a certain generation and mindset of the COG ministry I have encountered over the years.
Mat |
Acts Enthusiast Posts: 1972 4/15/18 8:12 am
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Dow Moses |
San Antonio has been my favorite location. Indy was our worst experience mostly because of the hotel. _________________ DOW MOSES |
Friendly Face Posts: 100 4/20/18 4:39 pm
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MoonWalkingWithJesus |
My fav... getting tore up in the holy ghost
_________________ Tis so Sweet to Moonwalk with JESUS. 😎🌔🌔👟👞👟👞 |
Friendly Face Posts: 141 4/25/18 3:02 pm
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