Comments on: “Including the Excluded” http://www.ohpc.us/2009/11/22/%e2%80%9cincluding-the-excluded%e2%80%9d/ Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:38:17 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Paul Billington http://www.ohpc.us/2009/11/22/%e2%80%9cincluding-the-excluded%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-21081 Paul Billington Sun, 29 May 2011 14:11:46 +0000 http://www.ohpc.us/?p=741#comment-21081 (INCLUDING THE EXCLUDED SUMMARY) It is also important to note, that this makes not only for a Strong Congregation and Community, but also provides the "Building Blocks" in Making Disciples, "Preaching and Teaching" in witnessing to others about God's Kingdom, as we are all gods stewards "Saved by Grace". Matthew 24:14 commands that this "Good News" will be preached in all of the inhabited earth, for a witness to all of the nations, and then the "End of this Age will Come". We do this, (all of God's People) not out of fear, but out of our "Godly Love" for our savor Jesus Christ. And, for one another, Our Neighbors...PEACE, and BLESSINGS!!..Paul,B (INCLUDING THE EXCLUDED SUMMARY) It is also important to note, that this makes not only for a Strong Congregation and Community, but also provides the “Building Blocks” in Making Disciples, “Preaching and Teaching” in witnessing to others about God’s Kingdom, as we are all gods stewards “Saved by Grace”. Matthew 24:14 commands that this “Good News” will be preached in all of the inhabited earth, for a witness to all of the nations, and then the “End of this Age will Come”. We do this, (all of God’s People) not out of fear, but out of our “Godly Love” for our savor Jesus Christ. And, for one another, Our Neighbors…PEACE, and BLESSINGS!!..Paul,B

]]> By: Paul Billington http://www.ohpc.us/2009/11/22/%e2%80%9cincluding-the-excluded%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-21079 Paul Billington Sun, 29 May 2011 13:26:46 +0000 http://www.ohpc.us/?p=741#comment-21079 Dear Pastor Bob; I was not "In Attendance" at your Sermon entitled; "Including the Excluded". I do know what that means, because one of the "Greatest Obstacles" we face as Christians, is the (Social Barriers) we set against ourselves. God's Love demands that we care for Widows and Orphans, "The Lowly Ones", building in Faith, Spirit and Truth. However,the Greatest Challenge we face is we live in a world full of; MATERIALISM and with all of its devices. PDA's, Cell Phones, IPADS, E-Mail, MySpace, Twitter & Facebook. These Modern Technology Marvals do nothing in reinforcing NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS. If anything,they separate,divide,isolate,and create unloving environments. As a (Valley Boy) who grew up at the bottom of the hill; W Seneca Tnpk and Valley Drive in the 1960's I miss those NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS. Back then, Your Neighbor was your Extended Family. So was the Merchants; Example:(Bill Gannon's - Super Duper) now Gannon's Isle. The only way to Welcome those that have been Excluded in Life, is the following; (1) Excerise friendship that comes from the Figretive Heart.Going beyond the (Once a Week) Church Service. (2) Regularly Keeping In-Touch by Phone & Home Visits. (3) Schedule regular gatherings with your neighbors, welcoming those NEW TO THE AREA!!! (4) Conduct Church Sponsored "Block Parities", forming a Carnival Atmosphere, in the attempt to MELD THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER. (5) Forming an Empty Nester's Group, (Children out of the House), In Rebuilding Relationships previously lost,(Or New). In our Lord and Saver's Praise,, And in God's Blessing's and Love!...Paul,B Dear Pastor Bob;

I was not “In Attendance” at your Sermon entitled; “Including the Excluded”. I do know what that means, because one of the “Greatest Obstacles” we face as Christians, is the (Social Barriers) we set against ourselves. God’s Love demands that we care for Widows and Orphans, “The Lowly Ones”, building in Faith, Spirit and Truth. However,the Greatest Challenge we face is we live in a world full of; MATERIALISM and with all of its devices. PDA’s, Cell Phones, IPADS, E-Mail, MySpace, Twitter & Facebook.

These Modern Technology Marvals do nothing in reinforcing NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS. If anything,they separate,divide,isolate,and create unloving environments.

As a (Valley Boy) who grew up at the bottom of the hill; W Seneca Tnpk and Valley Drive in the 1960′s I miss those NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS. Back then, Your Neighbor was your Extended Family. So was the Merchants; Example:(Bill Gannon’s – Super Duper) now Gannon’s Isle. The only way to Welcome those that have been Excluded in Life, is the following;

(1) Excerise friendship that comes from the Figretive Heart.Going beyond the (Once a Week) Church Service.
(2) Regularly Keeping In-Touch by Phone & Home Visits.
(3) Schedule regular gatherings with your neighbors, welcoming those NEW TO THE AREA!!!
(4) Conduct Church Sponsored “Block Parities”, forming a Carnival Atmosphere, in the attempt to MELD THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER.
(5) Forming an Empty Nester’s Group, (Children out of the House), In Rebuilding Relationships previously lost,(Or New).

In our Lord and Saver’s Praise,, And in God’s Blessing’s and Love!…Paul,B

]]> By: Pastor Bob http://www.ohpc.us/2009/11/22/%e2%80%9cincluding-the-excluded%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-7084 Pastor Bob Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:35:49 +0000 http://www.ohpc.us/?p=741#comment-7084 Carna and Frank...thanks for you comment. We will be discussing further this fall what it means for us to include the excluded. I am blessed with a great congregation of people. Bob Langston Carna and Frank…thanks for you comment. We will be discussing further this fall what it means for us to include the excluded. I am blessed with a great congregation of people. Bob Langston

]]> By: Carna and Frank Sinkula http://www.ohpc.us/2009/11/22/%e2%80%9cincluding-the-excluded%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-6134 Carna and Frank Sinkula Sun, 09 May 2010 15:30:54 +0000 http://www.ohpc.us/?p=741#comment-6134 We are Eric Sinkula's parents, and we are very proud of our son for his work with finding accepting churches for GLBT people. He has worked hard for several years and has found over a thousand churches for the directory he suports - this is not a paid position, rather a effort of love and compassion on the part of our wonderful son. God has truly blessed your church, and may God continue to bless you and the emebers and families in your congregation. We are Eric Sinkula’s parents, and we are very proud of our son for his work with finding accepting churches for GLBT people. He has worked hard for several years and has found over a thousand churches for the directory he suports – this is not a paid position, rather a effort of love and compassion on the part of our wonderful son. God has truly blessed your church, and may God continue to bless you and the emebers and families in your congregation.

]]> By: pastorbob http://www.ohpc.us/2009/11/22/%e2%80%9cincluding-the-excluded%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-355 pastorbob Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:21:12 +0000 http://www.ohpc.us/?p=741#comment-355 Hey my dear...thanks so much for your kind words! This was truly 'of God.' BTW...we prayed for you and Josh and Haylee today. Will be in touch. Tons of love...pastorbob Hey my dear…thanks so much for your kind words! This was truly ‘of God.’
BTW…we prayed for you and Josh and Haylee today. Will be in touch. Tons of love…pastorbob

]]> By: Kellie Miller http://www.ohpc.us/2009/11/22/%e2%80%9cincluding-the-excluded%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-273 Kellie Miller Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:40:08 +0000 http://www.ohpc.us/?p=741#comment-273 I was so moved by this (and all of your) sermon(s) that I posted this one on my facebook links page so that I can do my part in getting the word out. If it just inspires/ changes one person then I feel there is hope for others too. Wish I could be there every Sunday! Lots of Love Kellie I was so moved by this (and all of your) sermon(s) that I posted this one on my facebook links page so that I can do my part in getting the word out. If it just inspires/ changes one person then I feel there is hope for others too. Wish I could be there every Sunday!
Lots of Love
Kellie

]]> By: Pastor Bob http://www.ohpc.us/2009/11/22/%e2%80%9cincluding-the-excluded%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-115 Pastor Bob Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:27:52 +0000 http://www.ohpc.us/?p=741#comment-115 Thank YOU Betty! Trusting God blesses this witness and yours. Love you...Bob Thank YOU Betty! Trusting God blesses this witness and yours. Love you…Bob

]]> By: Betty Fisher http://www.ohpc.us/2009/11/22/%e2%80%9cincluding-the-excluded%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Betty Fisher Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:17:06 +0000 http://www.ohpc.us/?p=741#comment-111 Bob, I have listened to Sundays sermon a second time and am just as moved the second time around. I am right with Sue and Steve and have forwarded the sermon on to friends of mine. I believe that professing the Christian faith means that we are inclusive -- not exclusive. Thank you, Betty Thank you, Betty Bob,

I have listened to Sundays sermon a second time and am just as moved the second time around.

I am right with Sue and Steve and have forwarded the sermon on to friends of mine. I believe that professing the Christian faith means that we are inclusive — not exclusive.

Thank you,

Betty

Thank you,

Betty

]]> By: Pastor Bob http://www.ohpc.us/2009/11/22/%e2%80%9cincluding-the-excluded%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Pastor Bob Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:06:25 +0000 http://www.ohpc.us/?p=741#comment-109 Steve...thanks for the kudos. Right back atcha. Bob Steve…thanks for the kudos. Right back atcha. Bob

]]> By: Pastor Bob http://www.ohpc.us/2009/11/22/%e2%80%9cincluding-the-excluded%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-108 Pastor Bob Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:04:52 +0000 http://www.ohpc.us/?p=741#comment-108 Thanks Sue. This sermon was truly a God moment for me. We'll see where the Lord takes us. Blessings and love to you and Scott as well. pastor bob Thanks Sue. This sermon was truly a God moment for me. We’ll see where the Lord takes us. Blessings and love to you and Scott as well.
pastor bob

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