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November Seminar 1994- What is the worst thing that can happen?

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     At the beginning of a November seminar at Word of Faith Fellowship (WOFF)  in 1994; (could have been 1993) Jane Whaley came  in and started the service with this question- “What would be the worst thing that could happen to you?” She then listed things like illness, divorce, death of a parent or child. After some discussion, she stopped and told the congregation that God had showed her the worst thing. Reading from Matthew 7:22-23. (New International Version)

22Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ 23Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’

    Jane went on to say that the worst thing for her would be to come to the end of her life and stand before God and having Him say to her: “I never knew you. Away…”  At that time, it was a very serious thought. Obviously, it has stuck with me all these years. Could this time have been a turning point for Jane? What happened?  How could the thoughts about this passage of scripture be so serious and yet not produce lasting changes in a person’s life? Certain things in life are a mystery.

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NC Pastor Charged with Tax Evasion, His Pastor Friend is Already in Jail

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Read more at this site.. http://interceder.net/news/Harriet-Jinwright   
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The Day the Protestors Were Beside the Road…

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    During a court battle over child custody, there were a few (not sure how many) church services in which protesters standing out on Oakland Road. There were some thoughts and observations during that time which I will share.

   First a little background, I had participated in a few anti-abortion demonstrations previous to attending Word of Faith Fellowship in Spindale, NC. The group I was a part of in Charleston, SC, would hold signs along a highway and just stand without shouting at passing motorists. We would stand for a while and sometimes move to another spot. It was totally meant to be non-confrontational. I remember no incidents of violence or hostility at these protests.

    The first Sunday, in which we encountered protesters while driving to the church, we came upon them and had not been warned. Quickly the children were told not to look and put their heads down. I was driving and could not spend time looking, but I did glance toward the protesters and recognized no one. There were signs and people were shouting. As I remember, the expressions on their faces looked angry. At that time, it made me wonder “What had we done wrong?” The other thought I had was “Why do I attend a church that is being protested?” I had been a demonstrator in years past and now our group was the subject of a demonstration? Are we being persecuted because we are “right”? Those thoughts stuck with me.

    Word of Faith Fellowship (WOFF) was being protested by a group supposedly brought together by Shanna Muse. I say supposedly, because after I left WOFF, I found out we did not get the complete story about several things while on the inside. If any readers were in the protest group, please comment and share your thoughts at the end of this post.

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Criteria for Cults, Uncategorized, WOFF and Money Issues

Simple, Financial Disclosure- Why Not?

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    Today, as I was leaving church, I was handed a Quarterly Financial Report! Everyone that left through the front door was offered one, even the lady in front of me, who was a first time visitor! Wow, not only annual financial reports from this church, but QUARTERLY! Is this a great idea or what? I was stunned at the openness about the tithes and offerings received and the telling folks how the money was spent. The name of the church is Grace Community Church located outside of Marion, NC

      Since it has been years since I had seen a church quaterly report, I reviewed it closely. Here is what I found… This report covered January, February and March of 2010. The first section was titled: Exalting Christ. In that section were listed different basic statistics from the ministry to different age groups. Areas of ministry reviewed included Children’s ministry, Youth ministry, and Prayer ministry as well as stats showing numbers who attend and how many are actual members. The average attendance on Sunday mornings during the quarter was 639. The number on the membership roll is 525. There were 5 new members during the first quarter.

      The next section was titled, “Transforming Lives” . This section revealed the direction of different groups. Some bullets listed upcoming events and some listed activities that had taken place. There was a bullet about the students from a local college that attended as well as listing different mission trips and how many folks participated. The last bullet said that Adult Bible Fellowship had grown by 41% during the last year.

     On the back page was a section titled. “Embracing a Community”. Here was listed bullet points explaining some of the outreach projects to the local community, also telling about some of the missionaries who were supported. The Student Ministry had started supporting a child through Compassion International. 312 boxes had been distributed through the food pantry. 29 families were helped through the benevolence ministry. The support given to a family when their house burned was listed. There was bullet point for the number of families active in the prayer chain as well as new baptisms in the period. The church also participated in the “Buckets of Hope” ministry to Haiti. And get this; there was a recap of the offerings and budget needs. There was also listed a balance in the New Building Account! Actual dollars! They are actually planning and saving for a new building! What a great idea!

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Top Five Posts That Explain the Concerns with WOFF

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    The following list of posts will be the most concise way to help explain the issues with Word of Faith Fellowship (WOFF) which is run by Jane Whaley. This is in reference to the information known at this time. In the future, further understanding may come or events may unfold that would cause the author’s perspective to change. Remember, I write these posts after having been inside the group for six years close and the previous ten years to that, coming to many meetings. Until I moved into the group in 2002, my understanding was limited. Please, take time to read these posts and consider the information presented. Write with your questions or make comments after each post. I can be reached at author@religiouscultsinfo.com

  Everyone Loves Jane and Jane Loves Everyone- Sorta https://religiouscultsinfo.com/?p=261

 Why Many Locals Do Not See the Mind Control at WOFF  https://religiouscultsinfo.com/?p=1394   

 Hope for Those in Cult Mind Control Groups  https://religiouscultsinfo.com/?p=1940     

 A Summary of FLDS vs WOFF posts  https://religiouscultsinfo.com/?p=565                 

 Permanent Dependent Underclass? at WOFF? (2)  https://religiouscultsinfo.com/?p=1885   

  Again, value abounds…. two bonus links to posts…

  The Toilet Paper Revelation     https://religiouscultsinfo.com/?p=243                       

   Jane Whaley makes $600 a month (sorta)   https://religiouscultsinfo.com/?p=277      

 Yet, as I review the posts already submitted, I see that the series on “Loud Prayer, Blasting and Deliverance” has not been completed. Installment number 7 in that series is coming soon… Also, I will begin posting about the wonderful WOFF website. So much material, so little time.

     Please, consume the information on this site responsibly. Be sure to tell every member that you know at WOFF about this blog. It could very well save their life. There are readers at WOFF. Comments are invited from all readers, including present or former members. Polls are not scientific and no private information is gathered.

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      (Please, take time to read the Terms of Use for this personal blog. As mentioned, the information about WOFF is from my memories and recollections as perfect as that may be or not be. ) This is post number 96.

Criteria for Cults, Uncategorized

Misinformation Abounds

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     Today, I was made aware of several bits of misinformation about this blog and the circumstances surrounding its creation and support. First, I take no financial support from any other group for the expenses incurred in writing or promoting this personal blog. The Faith Freedom Fund does not contribute to the expenses incurred for publishing this blog. I actually donated the space they have on this blog to them. The content for their page met their approval, but they do not “approve” or direct beforehand the content of posts on this blog. The material in this blog, except in two posts as noted; (one by Faith Freedom Fund and one by Jerry Cooper)  is solely from my reflections, memories and observations. The line of discussion, content and order of publishing is entirely up to my discretion and choosing.

     No one is forced to read these posts. No one is forced to believe or act on these posts. In several places, I note that the writings from my time at Word of Faith Fellowship (WOFF) are totally from my recollections and memories. My time spent in the group started in 1992 and ended in 2008. The first ten years, I was a member of a church in South Carolina that was a sister church to WOFF. Our trips from Greenville to WOFF increased over the years. In the beginning we were only coming for seminars.  I was not inside the church during the “Inside Edition” era, my information about that was filtered back through a few other folks. My memories are not perfect in every detail. However, certain dates and events are imprinted in a vivid way. Since we were not allowed to take notes during the sermons after a certain time, the content of sermons may not be in exact time order. (However, I have found some old notes and will be posting on them in the future.)

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Life is Short – And Then ??

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    These are the age old questions- Why am I here? What is my purpose? What happens after I die? No matter the shamans that arise, telling others they “know” the answers- the questions remain at the end of the day. Honest and some dishonest religious leaders arise to help the seekers. Some have a true desire to help folks find their answers and to live their personal convictions. Others  seek inordinate profits and live in lavish lifestyles in trade for their ability to “hear God” and discern the “will of God”. This all while pontificating on some-one’s course in the hereafter…

     No matter how solid the answers, at times, the questions arise again. This week I attended the funeral of my cousin, Jason Huddle.  He was killed in an automobile accident on a curvy road that leads to his home. He was not far from home when his front right wheel dropped off the pavement and he over corrected hitting a tree and dying at the scene.  He passed away at age 35, leaving a wife and step-daughter.  My thoughts were many as I saw his father, mother, two brothers and their families walk through an ever increasing sea of emotions. As I watched the father and oldest brother stand before the casket just before the closure, I knew I had no way to relate to the intense emotions they must be feeling. Life truly is short. We remember the past, we live in the now, and we all face an unknown future. Certainly having some answers about the hereafter brings some peace for the here and now. One thing I can say, Jason encouraged me for 20 minutes on during a rough time in my life in August of 2009. We had not spoken much before then, but his fervor to encourage me will never be forgotten. Prayers for the entire family as in the days ahead they mourn over the loss of a son.

     One event in my life has brought some answers when these questions arise over the years. The funeral this week reminded me of this event. When I was 9 or 10 years old, I  played football for the Belle Heath Bull Pups in Radford, VA.  We were at practice one afternoon doing drills. It was my turn to stand at the end of a double row of tires. Another player was to put one foot in each tire and then pop the guy at the end. Darryl Boothe was coming down the line of tires. He was always intense. He popped me and I remember leaning over and heading for the ground. I do not remember hitting the ground. Next, it felt like I went out through my face and then began to hover over the scene. I could see my body on the ground. The coach, Mike, had on a black shirt and green fatigues. He was leaning over my body and then stepped over me from right to left. Next, I felt as if I was being drawn back in through my face. My eyes could see but, then they were closed. I blinked a few times and my eyes seemed to “reconnect” and finally open. Coach then called off practice and the team started to walk away as someone helped me to my feet. Kent Hall came up beside me and asked if I was okay. I asked him if the coach had stepped over me as I was laying down, from my left to right? He said, “Yes, how did you know that? Your eyes were closed.” I told him I didn’t know, I just saw it.

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