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Post by Admin on Sept 28, 2023 16:45:28 GMT -5
Harold Hilton / Scott Boswell field updatewingsfortruth.info/2023/09/23/harold-hilton-scott-boswell-field-update/ Field UpdateSacramento, California 95821-3432 September 21, 2023 As fellow-soldiers, They fought and served with honor. And they fought to save each other.Dear Field, We would like to say one more time to all of you, “thank you for the summer of encouragement.”Besides the gospel meetings, the baptisms we attended in four northern California fields also added personal, soul-searching times as we witnessed our brethren taking another step to follow Jesus who gave His all for us. For those who have felt uncomfortable to be in our gospel meetings, we would like say that we miss you, we love you, and consider you part of our spiritual family. We want to encourage everyone to please come to special meetings, where, at the throne of grace, there is help and strength to overcome the daily strife. He has delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me. Psalms 55:18. And so we onward go. Your brothers on the same battlefield, Scott & Harold
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Post by cheryl8787 on Sept 28, 2023 16:52:59 GMT -5
Quite frankly, I have to commend the Overseers on holding the line and keeping the vast majority of the faithful in their seats. A vocal minority exists, but it is losing steam (there is only so many 'rage letter' they can type in their keyboards), and some of them are permanently exiting the 2x2s. The Overseers know where the bulk of their support is in the 2x2s, and that was evident with the convention grounds as well attended as any other year. The old codgers are sitting tight waiting for their 'salvation in the one true church', and the vocal minority isn't going to break their grip. The Overseers have had to fire some ministers to set an example for any other uppity ministers, but that is the price to be paid.
I don't see the Overseers having lost much so far. In all honesty, the reformers have only exposed who they are, and are now never 100% trusted with the inner secrets of the cult (who has the bank accounts, where the child porn tapes are, etc).
The only way this cult is going to be broken is if some deep insiders are willing to cooperate with the FBI.
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Post by SharonArnold on Sept 28, 2023 16:57:59 GMT -5
Yep, I get the approach:
Isaiah 53:7 KJV He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.
Perhaps, it is working, in a short-term sort of way.
But, not for long.
I have trust in Almighty God, that there is nothing but scrupulous honesty and abject humility that will save you (literally and figuratively) here-and-now and in the hereafter.
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Post by SharonArnold on Sept 28, 2023 17:00:19 GMT -5
Quite frankly, I have to commend the Overseers on holding the line and keeping the vast majority of the faithful in their seats. A vocal minority exists, but it is losing steam (there is only so many 'rage letter' they can type in their keyboards), and some of them are permanently exiting the 2x2s. The Overseers know where the bulk of their support is in the 2x2s, and that was evident with the convention grounds as well attended as any other year. The old codgers are sitting tight waiting for their 'salvation in the one true church', and the vocal minority isn't going to break their grip. The Overseers have had to fire some ministers to set an example for any other uppity ministers, but that is the price to be paid. I don't see the Overseers having lost much so far. In all honesty, the reformers have only exposed who they are, and are now never 100% trusted with the inner secrets of the cult (who has the bank accounts, where the child porn tapes are, etc). The only way this cult is going to be broken is if some deep insiders are willing to cooperate with the FBI. You have a point. The battle rages. Not only on this front, but on many.
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Post by Admin on Sept 28, 2023 18:06:37 GMT -5
Seems a strange way to describe the summer just past. Here is a selection of comments from Wings for Truth Comments:By ‘a professing father’: My family is teetering on the brink of no longer hosting or going to meetings over the gross mishandling of this unprecedented crisis. “A summer of encouragement” is the opposite of what I’ve felt the past 6 months. Some of the unprecedented things I’ve felt are grief, disgust, mistrust, anger, betrayal, depression. I have difficulty focusing at work, and some sleepless nights. I have difficulty spending quality time with my family, as some days I feel consumed by this morass. I do not feel joy or peace in this muck. What would feel encouraging to me would be leadership that is equally disgusted by the evil among us and is driven to protect our women and children. I want leadership that works together with all people who are actively fighting the evil among us whether those people ever went to meetings or not. I want leadership that communicates honestly when there are dangerous people and drives evil doers out, instead of coddling them and making excuses. I want leadership that is making restitution to the survivors of this crisis using the $100s of millions it’s apparently hiding in trust funds. I want leadership that is honest, acknowledges the problems and tries its best to correct them instead of pretending like it’s all fine. It’s not fine – I’ve been lied to and manipulated more times than I can count the past few months. My family is not encouraged. Honestly, I feel we would be better off if ministry went home for a couple years to get out of the way and allow people who actually care to help. The list of workers I trust these days is short. I do still appreciate those few very much and admire them as people. Honestly, I don’t know where most of you stand on this issue, and the little I’ve seen that would indicate your stance disappoints me. I’ve not only wanted to avoid gospel meetings, but special meetings as well this year. I’ve dreaded some of you staying at our house, and when some of you have, it has been uncomfortable. For my family this has been a life altering crisis, not a summer of encouragement. ‘PD’ Harold get rid of the cowboy stories and war stuff and come up to the 2023’s and the problems that we face today. ‘Jim’ Another person asking where the money is. Money. This was also one of the main thoughts in the mind of Judas. I have known the California staff for decades. During these difficult times they have communicated better that ever before. I guess the most important communication is the communication that should be happening each morning between us and God. If that is taking place… God will give us comfort and peace. ‘Zero Transparency’ Jim, please know this; At the root of all evil, there is money involved, i.e. Dean Brewer and his Best Western extended stays. Have you ever wondered what happens to the millions – yes millions (I have done the math) that are collected each year. If the money was handled how we read in our bible – completely transparently – handled by those chosen by the church (not the Workers), things would be different. We read of this money being given to the poor in Jerusalem and probably other areas. But unlike the vacuum our money disappears into…..the churches knew exactly where their money went. Please read 1st Cor 16, and 2nd Cor 8. The fact that the Workers live in our homes, eat our food, drive our cars, use our gas cards, we buy their clothing, etc…..there is MUCH missing money! Please don’t be stupid. Two plus two does not equal 1. Or should I say, “if it quacks like a duck, it probably isn’t a possum”. Considering the evil that has secretly existed – but known by the top of the hierarchy, that we now know about (CSA & SA). I hope you don’t actually think there are no money scandals within the ministry that you don’t know about. Scandals that would dwarf anything you could imagine. But don’t ask questions. Don’t demand transparency as clearly shown in the bible….You may be compared to Judas if you do. Continue to give money, submit and obey your “leaders”. ‘truthquestions23’ This can’t be real. “Summer of encouragement”? ‘Bertha’ I think it was a typo. Pretty sure it was supposed to say “Bummer of Discouragement”. ‘PD’ New Testament, saved and baptized same day. Must have worn the proper sandals.
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Post by snow on Oct 1, 2023 13:08:39 GMT -5
Quite frankly, I have to commend the Overseers on holding the line and keeping the vast majority of the faithful in their seats. A vocal minority exists, but it is losing steam (there is only so many 'rage letter' they can type in their keyboards), and some of them are permanently exiting the 2x2s. The Overseers know where the bulk of their support is in the 2x2s, and that was evident with the convention grounds as well attended as any other year. The old codgers are sitting tight waiting for their 'salvation in the one true church', and the vocal minority isn't going to break their grip. The Overseers have had to fire some ministers to set an example for any other uppity ministers, but that is the price to be paid. I don't see the Overseers having lost much so far. In all honesty, the reformers have only exposed who they are, and are now never 100% trusted with the inner secrets of the cult (who has the bank accounts, where the child porn tapes are, etc). The only way this cult is going to be broken is if some deep insiders are willing to cooperate with the FBI. Anyone read on AFTT about the dinner with a couple of workers that didn't want a CSA policy saying it should be directed by God and then they stated that Bruer should have been smarter about wiping his laptop and none of this would be happening. When you have workers saying things like that you know for sure nothing will change unless the friends hit them where they will feel it. Quit supporting them monetarily.
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Post by Pragmatic on Oct 1, 2023 14:37:35 GMT -5
I'm sure you mean quit supporting them monetarily.
Yes, I did read it, and frankly am disgusted.
I would have withdrawn my support for them right there and then.
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Post by snow on Oct 1, 2023 15:10:58 GMT -5
I'm sure you mean quit supporting them monetarily. Yes, I did read it, and frankly am disgusted. I would have withdrawn my support for them right there and then. Yes thank you. That's what I meant. I was so upset when I read that. So disheartening.
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