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by MichaelPA
Mon Oct 26, 2020 4:47 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: It’s Official: Covenant Brethren Church
Replies: 51
Views: 2719

Re: It’s Official: Covenant Brethren Church

I knew there were a few "pop ups" but couldn't have said it was that many. It was Myers who made a comment to that effect on FaceBook. Here's how they are counting, with formatting and [comments] for clarification: As we all know, the Brethren movement began on that August morning in 1708...
by MichaelPA
Sat Aug 29, 2020 9:03 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Poll: Concealed Weapons among Plain Anabaptists?
Replies: 256
Views: 9801

Re: Poll: Concealed Weapons among Plain Anabaptists?

I’m always intrigued how horrified Mennonites are over a concealed weapon, while being willing to commit non-physical violence at the drop of a hat. I would have to agree with this. Uncircumcised hearts are what is to blame. Underneath all the plain clothing are hearts that aren't much different fr...
by MichaelPA
Thu Aug 13, 2020 12:53 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Church of Monett / earlychurchtruth.com
Replies: 11
Views: 773

Re: Church of Monett / earlychurchtruth.com

I used to follow this group on various member's blogs, but lost track of them over the years. David Keeling used to be with the Nationwide Mennonites, if I remember correctly.
by MichaelPA
Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:27 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Groffdale Conference split
Replies: 40
Views: 2512

Re: Groffdale Conference split

steve-in-kville wrote:
MichaelPA wrote:
steve-in-kville wrote:I'm in Lebanon County. We have no Joe Wengers. Just Lancaster and Berks has Groffdale churches. First I heard of this. Certainly curious, though.
Aren't there a good amount of Hornings/Weaverland Conference in Lebanon County?
They're everywhere. Gotta beat 'em off with a stick.
:lol:
by MichaelPA
Sun Aug 09, 2020 3:56 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Groffdale Conference split
Replies: 40
Views: 2512

Re: Groffdale Conference split

Does the Groffdale Conference allow insurance? I'm thinking of construction insurance, but also do they allow insurance in general?
by MichaelPA
Sat Aug 08, 2020 3:07 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Groffdale Conference split
Replies: 40
Views: 2512

Re: Groffdale Conference split

While views on technology certainly were a part of what caused the split, I do find it interesting that before the split, the main group made shift towards being more restrictive on technology, seemingly to appease some of those bishops that threatened to leave. However, apparently it was not what ...
by MichaelPA
Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:17 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Groffdale Conference split
Replies: 40
Views: 2512

Re: Groffdale Conference split

When we were out to Virginia (buying a vehicle from UnderShepard, 4 or so years ago), we were invited that Sunday noon to a home to which two Groffdale Conf couples were also invited. I remember them talking about strains within the conference, but (sadly) I do not remember what it was about. I kno...
by MichaelPA
Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:14 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Groffdale Conference split
Replies: 40
Views: 2512

Re: Groffdale Conference split

steve-in-kville wrote:I'm in Lebanon County. We have no Joe Wengers. Just Lancaster and Berks has Groffdale churches. First I heard of this. Certainly curious, though.
Aren't there a good amount of Hornings/Weaverland Conference in Lebanon County?
by MichaelPA
Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:40 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Groffdale Conference split
Replies: 40
Views: 2512

Groffdale Conference split

The Groffdale Conference/Joe Wengers experienced a split in 2019. The new church is called the Midwest Conference. Does anyone know the reasons for the split?
by MichaelPA
Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:56 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: The *official* MN Gun Ownership Thread/Poll
Replies: 55
Views: 1952

Re: The *official* MN Gun Ownership Thread/Poll

None of the poll options apply to me. I don't have guns, but there is nothing wrong with having some.