clarified their words today by saying they were referring to a small subset of studies. T. (I mentioned a power move in my April 8 letter.) And what is the most significant even they list for January 16, 2020? Read: (AR#2, 1977). If it doesn't, I'm crazy"[71]. I especially remember the booklet on Lamentations. I am very happy that your Network exists and I am finding out so much. R. We must get our minds conditioned to do that!, Davis tells members, Those loyal to the throne of David go to a Place of Safety while others are caught up in all the horrors. Former member of PCG. A lot of them dont have much real world experience or job skills so they get a job in their church and get hooked on the power and prestige they think they have. L. I still cringe when I think of those 3 1/2 hour Passover Services with Cal Culpepper glaring at you behind the pulpit. PCG Grooms Certain Ones to Become Yes Men: I was reading the last letter posted by H. E. and have felt the same frustration. [104] In another 2020 article, Express criticized Gerald Flurry for preaching that according to Bible prophecy, Donald Trump will overturn the election and remain in office. Same thing with the 2017 Trumpet article entitled Europe, China, Japan and the New World Order. Besides the title, no mention of the words NWO. "Given that the word 'God' in the text of the Pledge of Allegiance is capitalized," Holden said. Christ came to redeem us from that curse. The article. Armstrong didnt really make any spectacular discoveries like we have but that he paved the way for us.. Your Site Helped Me to Recognize a Wild Wolf: From the outside, nothing can make us doubt of what is going on inside this organization. T. When I tried to point this out to my spouse [in PCG] years ago, I was shouted down and told that as I was a Laodicean by PCGs reckoning of the term, what would I know about anything! According to GF, Matthew 17 about the transfiguration of Christ tied right in with the arrival of an Elijah (HWA) in the end time, just before Christ returns. SF recently read a letter on the Trumpet from a lady who said, The Trumpet is the only news source now that we can trust. Does PCG actually believe they are the only news source people can go to for the truth?? He explained that there, a converted man in the PCG (a descendant of King David), an "apostle", will sit as a king on a throne. He definitely isnt a good news broadcaster. Ive only watched him occasionally [on the Trumpet Daily] which is way too much. [35][36] He teaches his followers that it is revelation from God[37][38][39] and the centerpiece of God's revelation after Armstrong's death. Make this part of your thinking We must get our minds conditioned to do that!" (If you would like more information on the history of these Church eras, please write for our free booklet Unveiled At Last: The Royal Book of Revelation .) Read: British-Israelism: True or False? The CDC just came out with a report that should be earth-shattering to the narrative of the political class, yet it will go into the thick pile of vital data and information about the virus that is not getting out to the public. [105], Malachi's Message is Flurry's explanation of the WCG's departure from Armstrong's teachings. Enemies will castigate our people in unmerciful ways. C. Cookie Notice Gerald Flurrys Open Letter Is a Worked-Over Letter From February 2006: I just discovered that this open letter of Gerald Flurrys was a worked-over letter that he originally published in the Philadelphia Trumpet back in February 2006. There is a new king and a new stone., This new king is referring to Gerald Flurry. You guys are the experts on this. See February 27, 2018 letter: King Flurry?] They will compare us to cults like Jim Jones, which committed mass suicide. Update: We were told that he died of some kind of intestinal problems. Texas. Told how Paul said in Acts 20:22-24 none of these things move me, neither did I count my life dear to me. We all want to go out fighting, be found doing, finishing the Work [buzzword]; fighting for God. He had served in the ministry for 34 years as a local elder, pastor, regional director and member of the Council of Elders.. There are now hundreds of offshoots including splits from PCG. The Philadelphia Church of God is non-denominational, a spiritual family with members in dozens of nations around the world of every age, race, educational and socio-economic background, yet all dedicated to living . Im hoping theres a great exodus from the PCG when this one fails. Ridiculous that anyone buys GFs crackpot delusions. Herbert Armstrongs World Tomorrow resembled a one world government, or united world that many New Agers and globalists have long wanted to bring to fruition. Previously available on YouTube but restricted since January 2021[153] due to YouTube's stance to "crackdown on violent criminal organizations".[154]. Americas Frontline Doctors [search for the word lockdowns] talk about the harmful health effects of lockdowns and how they are not feasible, causing poverty, social isolation, depression, alcoholism, delayed and limited access to healthcare resulting in death, etc., and how they dont work! When they first planned and bought Edstone, their goal then was to be able to find the Ark as well just in case any dig in Ireland makes progress. Anonymous, GF has created much fear with his prophecies and threats, and from experience I know it isnt beneficial to be ruled by fear, especially if weve left. Both SF and GF at this time of year do nothing but focus on members sins. T. The Philadelphia Trumpet is the PCG's flagship magazine is published ten times a year and paid for by the tithes and offerings of their members. S. PCG evangelist Alex Harrison has died. A. Good morning, people of god. Former member of PCG. Goes through Ephesians 6 concerning the armor of God. B. B. Canada has about 400 members, including people who have quit. Or are some of them meeting and wearing their silly masks? We do have Gods love and Gods unity and we have to demonstrate that to the world and we do. [Read about GFs no contact ruling to see how PCG shows love], And very soon as all this falls apart we begin to rise up and become more noticed than ever before. Also read: Shows how the church is not spiritual Israel) (also covers Galatians 6:16) [offsite article]. [142] The program is aired in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and the Philippines. Have a nice day! If the PCG has to flee physically, he and his family can take the sure comfortable way to fly out, and the rest of the church has to make it on their own. We could not find out the details of his death. [20], Herbert W. Armstrong founded the Worldwide Church of God in 1934[21] and led it until his death in 1986. Injuries with this type of dancing are not uncommon. He started off by telling funny stories, especially about how Mr. Burns hurt his leg by, or on, the obstacle course at camp and later was bleeding, and Davis was later there with his shirt unbuttoned, and he kept laughing about it. This prophecy may be the one that breaks the camels back, though; whether Trump is re-elected or not, theres no way that the PCG members are going to be kicked out of the USA. [93] Flurry's approach to church government has been criticized for being "totalitarian, dictatorial, heavy-handed and tyrannical". [Also see: What is the Spiritual Status of People in the WCG Offshoots? Nos. [123] In September 2002, during a Feast of Tabernacles sermon, Flurry stated "the court case is a battle with the devil" and "he would not make a deal with such an evil force - he will only fight. God is creating a God out of you. A part of God creating Gods to be in His family. Dont even go there! Until the time of his death in January 1986, he remained pastor general of the Worldwide Church of God . [142], Since 1993, Flurry has produced more than 26 seasons with over 820 episodes recorded. Read: FBI Files on Herbert Armstrong], One day they will direct us out of here and well know that that will all have a good ending for us and not for them. The PCG offer three education programs to members and their children, with curricular based on their world view and doctrinal teachings. Mind Control & Exploitation; Healing From Emotional & Spiritual Abuse; Child Survivors; Grace & Law; Mike's Enlightenment Page (PCG) Worldwide Church of God Expose` (GCI) She was so glad to see me! Why I Left The Mormon Church And Why Its A Cult. M. You shall know them by their fruits I would tell him. 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 was told by my father-in-law who is in contact with someone still inside the PCG that Gerald Flurry asked for a Church wide fast and prayer for a land deal in Israel to succeed. However, if they (the members) were able to supplement their donations this way, we thank you for helping offset decreased income from co-workers and donors. [all emp mine] Anonymous, GF has placed John Cocomise over the Eastern part of the United States, and Cal Culpepper and his wife have moved to TX. Comment: The father of Brian Davis is Winston Davis, a Preaching Elder in South Carolina, who got remarried himself on November 22, 2020 to Brenda Fox. And I mean exposing the entire scam, even writing a book. [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. January 16When Something Significant Happened: There are PCG members who feel something very significant will happen around January 16 (HWAs date of death). The AICF sponsors a performing arts concert series and archaeological digs in Israel. H. PCG emphasizes HWA at every opportunity but they also have some very evil people in their upper echelons. What is the Spiritual Status of People in the WCG Offshoots? Are you learning? First of all, I think your website is of tremendous value to those waking up. 2), Forward to the present. The Ephesus church was the first, followed by Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. Hopelessness and despair. See February 27, 2018 letter: King Flurry?. They rarely have an opportunity to truthfully evaluate the quality of their lives and question the motives and/or direction of their leadership. S. Flurry Will Use Any Fear He Thinks Will Work: We joined the PCG in 1992 and Flurry was talking about the race riots around that time. [95] Flurry stated "I sometimes feel real good when I'm called a cult" in a sermon from 1990. True leaders will want others to challenge and question them. 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). PCG wickedly twists words in Scripture to mean whatever they want and places WCG and PCG in the Bible when they arent even there. [148] First published in February 1990, the magazine's circulation peaked at 458,700 in 2007[149] and dropped to 262,346 by 2018[150] (of which 168,835 was sent out to waiting rooms to attract new readers[151]). Reply: Yes men seek approval and do get hooked on the power and assumed prestige. The Law brings a curse. He said HWA knew the time was short and then he quickly added short for him., He told how its not enough to have the Holy Spirit, we have to grow in grace which means growing in character. (buzzword), Are you a good student? Your site allowed me to recognize a wild wolf where I saw a lamb! I felt very guilty about this, however. By January 2012 the membership figure was said to be down to 2,500-3,000. Flurry approved the announcing of several ministerial relocations: Mr. and Mrs. Brian Davis will move from headquarters to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, a more central location for serving as Northeast regional director. 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.. Its the same old con game used by HWA. I was very afraid of them while I was there. Stephen Spinnenweber. sermonette critiqued by L. S. Comment: One of the things Locher said in this sermonette was: Please, please, dont let down on your financial offerings, or your obedience to Gods financial laws. The article is: The Plain Truth about Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong Part 1. [136] Mystery of the Ages has been updated at least four times since its first release in 1985.[137][109]. ], He told how the emphasis is on the power of that Spirit, in overcoming that world. Its all about the leaders insatiable appetite for money and power, and theyll use any means to gain it. Former PCG member. G. N. Present Crisis Could Jump Start a Power Move: For those who say this is the beginning of the Tribulation and its time to flee to the place of safety, I see this as a power move that could end up enslaving the sheeple by changing society toward a different order, a global government. The elites at the highest level are busy controlling the masses by fear, and it is all draconian. But the Celtic Throne production was to make outsiders curious about the church. Irish dancing started several years ago in PCG. [101], Nick Winkler of FOX 25 did a special news report (aired on November 24 and 25, 2008) on the PCG, calling out their apocalyptic message and comparing them to David Koresh and the Branch Davidians. A friend of mine who has been out 9 years is still a member. J. [40] According to Flurry, the Old Testament prophet Malachi, prophesied over 2,000 years ago that the WCG leadership would make these changes[41] and those who don't follow him are destined for the Great Tribulation. He said there is where the open door is. The HWA Glory Days Is Merely A Disguise of the Deceit: Since were going into a new year, Ive been seeing recaps of the past years events. ), One of GFs most glaring errors in all of this is his teaching that America and Britain are modern-day Israel. Prove that false and there is no more modern Jeroboam or Jeroboam-End or our nations going into captivity.. Everyone was watching everyone else. This notion only serves to convince people to stay with their cultmeister. NWO is the Beast system that will prevail in the Great Tribulation when the Antichrist will have power. Armstrong didnt really make any spectacular discoveries like we have but that he paved the way for us.. Comment: An analysis of this letter has been turned into an article: Comment: One of the things Locher said in this sermonette was: Please, please, (This is an excellent message by the late J. Vernon McGee.). [75] He believed that God revealed to him "that we are in the prophesied 'Jeroboam' end"[76] and there would be "unparalleled carnage and destruction on Earth like never in history! All he could say was, Well I can show you the Scriptures that support this. And I told him he was wrong and one day he would have to stand before God and be judged for this horrendous false teaching and the destruction of so many families would be on his head!! Joe Tkach Jr. has been retired from GCI [Grace Communion International] for at least a year. 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. The WCG described it as a "synopsis of the Bible in the most plain and understandable language". It does set me apart from other ministers Is God going to give us something like this that we cannot prove?.. Herbert Armstrong and the New World Order: What is New World Order? (Note: As of 2020, Brad Macdonald was United Kingdom-Europe regional director.). Read: Brian Davis Is an Abusive Tyrant (March 5, 2012 PCG letter to ESN) and Brian Davis Gets Big Laugh Out of ESN Site (July 21, 2012 PCG letter to ESN). [104] Stephen Flurry joined the chorale of doomsday preachers, citing passages from scripture, which he believes prove the coronavirus is a harbinger of doom. In January 1990 Gerald Flurry and John Amos broke away from the Worldwide Church of God and began a new church called "The Philadelphia Church of God." They have pointed out many of the drastic changes Worldwide is going through, and claims to want to return to the faith of Herbert Armstrong, whom they look upon as "Elijah." Comment: Bad fruit is the works of the flesh listed in Galatians 5:19-21. Or, when holding something in his hands. Former PCG member. "[88] that he sits on a new throne and stone. See article: . "The text is clearly referring to the Judeo-Christian god and therefore, it does not include any other [faiths] such as Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, all of which are practiced by our staff and students at FPS." 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. Why call Paul when there were twelve others to work through? It would be difficult to get a real job after being a PCG minister and then leaving with few actual real world job skills. I read the article about Flurrys false prophecy. His job is to make others fearful but not go too far off the edge and cause his phony program to be censored. Also, the Flurrys are trying to create the impression that they are growing in numbers and so theyre propping up that illusion in the minds of their members. [126][127][62] The PCG has been criticized for misleading their members about the details of the court case to fit their prophetic narrative[109] and caved into making a deal to secure their victory. We greet you with the joy of the lord and we're grateful for this another opportunity to be in your presence and to the presence and to the presence of bishop Samuel L Green. They have destroyed more lives than we can count. God bless you and please continue the amazing work that you do. Didnt he predict that Trump will kick the members out of the United States? Jesus Christ said, "It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4). S. Stephen Flurrys Voice Bombards Your Senses: The April 3rd and 4th post about SFs loud voice is right on. [124] A few weeks later, the Supreme Court declined to hear their petition. I had some good friends in PCG and, of course, they would not speak to me. They had strong convictions and werent afraid to speak up and some wrote books (see some of our PDF books). You will need protection for your head, your mind, so you can think straight., Satan has a sword, too, of lies and flattering. Armstrong Auditorium hosts the AICF's performing arts concert series and occasionally, archaeological exhibits. This verse doesnt mean this at all. WE ARE LIVING THROUGH THIS FINAL WARNING RIGHT NOW! A lot of the ministers and employees are children of ministers or extended family. (Wasnt GF talking about Malachis Message and warning the Laodiceans in 2008? Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Church of God in Christ % of members of the Church of God in Christ who say they look tomost for guidance on right and wrong. He was ordained as a minister in 1973, and formerly served as a pastor in the Worldwide Church of God, from which he was disfellowshipped (excommunicated) on December 7, 1989, for resisting sweeping doctrinal changes. L. Even now, the United Kingdom NO LONGER HAS THE THRONE OF DAVID. It is criminal the way information is being censored! I recently spoke with a friend that knew her and the Hessong family well when he was in PCG. He said God was about to punish us and that we were being warned now! H. The Stone of Scone [Stone of Destiny] has been replaced by the stone of Oregon and HWAs prayer rock is now the Throne of David? Here are two letters I found on your site which sum that up: Scary How Much PCG Resembles Nazi Germany in the 1930s and Similarities to Nazism in PCG. Ex-PCGer. F. Comment: We have received many letters about Alex Harrison and you can find them by doing a search for his name on our site. From a messaging standpoint, this was definitely a marketing piece that furthered some of the doctrinal messages of the PCG.
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