PastorMatt

Thank you for you reply. I think this is more of a cultural definition than anything else. What one see as bold another may see as sarcastic/rude/inappropriate. However, I see Jesus in those verses being bold and to the point, but I don't see him making fun of them. After all...It was it's love that brought Him here for them.

I'm not trying to be dumb here, but can you please break the verses down for me where Jesus was sarcastic/rude to others? I want to put some thought into this. Or maybe you need to define what your definition of sarcasm and rude for us, because I cant see where those verses are sarcastic/rude according to the dictionaries definition.

Did I miss something?

@Matt McMillen I'll respond to these accusations against us when I get some time in the next couple of days. In the mean time, you're more than willing to defend yourself here as we want nothing but the truth. We are genuinely interested in what you believe. You have not been restricted, banned, or warned so did one of the mods tell you not to defend yourself? I'm asking because you said we will not allow you to defend yourself. I just want to know where that came from. Hopefully, that is false information against us.

Yes, show me one time in the Bible where Jesus was rude/sarcastic and/or made fun of them.

There is a difference in telling the truth in boldness and being sarcastic/rude. Jesus was never the latter.

I listened last night...what a blessing it was. I know of the Bickford's from when they were in Maine. I don't know if they still are there or not.

For the last 4 years our church has used https://get.tithe.ly/ for an online giving platform. One feature that I like is that it allows the giver to cover the processing fees. It is designed for churches and the giving part is free to use other than processing fees. Another one of the features we use is the Kiosk via a tablet on our welcome table. It allows those to give at the church via debit card. (Of course that is not relevant during these Covid-19 times).

Just a thought, can any on disability tithe through online banking? Most banks offer that free of charge. You are indeed in a unique situation there. I guess i don't have to tell you that.

I'll have to listen to it when I get home. So sad to hear stories like this.

True...and when you preach on separation.

Wish I could help in this area, but sowing machines are too ancient for me to learn.

You'd be surprised. I keep encouraging our folks to watch the live stream, but they keep showing up at church.

I'm a Baptist. I've been teaching my daughters social distancing from boys for a long time time now. lol

Ct has pretty much shut down everything except that which it considers essential. They are saying churches can meet as long as its not more than 50 people.