Then the second service was abruptly cancelled! HI IBli % II JHBfll fc II III! ! It loads the top pictures, then tries loading again. The church could have dropped a few thousand dollars to get that written and sent. During his apology, Rogers, who had been endorsed as the new pastor by Berger, said he regretted that the transition between the two had been difficult. If Steve Berger didnt notice a growing sense of menace on January 6, why did he leave before the main speakers took the stage? Let this fade away and everyone go back to the original topic. This is exactly as it played out Sunday morning. That kind of poison leads to suicides and murders, with the anti-transgender activists showing no mercy, just like the anti-gay types from the 1980s and 1990s. Winds light and variable. although from some comments, we find out that some people walk away from the Church because, for them, its not mean enough. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. We used to live in a town known for medical treatment of those with a whole variety of sex/gender biological/mental/emotional differences. I did see a Tweet by an individual reportedly in attendance at the first service and this person said there was no altercation. While Rogers described the cease and desist letter as an appeal rather than a demand, the letter, written by Larry Crain of Crain Law Group, includes the following excerpt: "On behalf of my client, I am hereby making demand that you publicly retract these statements forthwith and that you cease and desist from making or publishing any false statements in the future regarding Grace Chapel.". https://wbckfm.com/california-supply-womans-prisons-condoms-biological-men-housed-prisons/. Low 37F. WHEN? (And recently his fame is reaching outside of those bubbles. Id just remind people that Jesus said nothing (that we know of) about LGBTQIA persons. Hes currently camping out as Wondering Eagles regular troll, doing his usual thing (and getting counter-trolled by another commenter who goes by Jack). ishy: I dont even think many of these megachurches are really about Jesus or religion. (Off Topic) If Headless Unicorn Guy is still reading here: Your brother youve spoken of in the past. . To learn more, find us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @gracechapelfranklin or visit our website at gracechapel.net. I tried to steer it back on the road last night with my comment While the blog thread drifts off-course, Grace Chapel of Franklin TN is imploding.. All Leipers Fork is good for is painting classes and Puckett's original restaurant. None of us have the perfect mind of God. This petition starter stood up and took action. And already we demand those anuses be covered. bill lee first wife, carol ann. 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Just being immersed in the Bible through fundamentalism wont necessarily deposit what the inner man needs, if the Holy Spirit is superseded by the teachings and traditions of mere men. You have nothing to be sorry for. As Rogers was speaking, a member of the congregationinterrupted the pastor and spoke in support of Berger, who was in the audience, according to video recordings of the service. Maxsometimes I wonder how those anti vax pastors will manage when the butts are in the grave, not in the pew? I do not support natal men who identify as women being permitted into womens prisons, womens domestic violence shelters, womens restrooms, etc. Another churchgoer then asked to hear from Berger himself, a comment that garnered thunderous applause. Max: The inner circle in a church usually has very little to do with the inner man. You can research Narcissism online to find out more, if you like). . Berger added that he and his wife will now be "100% focused on ASI," or Ambassador Services International, Berger's nonprofit discipleship program in Washington, D.C., designed to cater toward elected officials. Its already doing harm to biological girls and women. Church schisms are some of the worst because everyone thinks God is on their side and Satan on the other. But what made me want to comment on this particular blog entry was the story related to the Solomon family. Current religio-political polarizations, left and right, reflect that destructive dilemma., Siteseer, It looks to me like people are walking away from the meanness in the Church; Siteseer, I forgot to add a reference to that quote: https://baptistnews.com/article/the-meanness-of-this-moment-in-america-and-its-churches/. ), Friend: When I was a kid, churchgoers looked like my grandma and her friends churchgoer now, my mental picture is more like an angry guy. Explains a lot. The punch someone for Jesus part of the new testament. We are here to follow Jesus, be changed by Jesus, and live on mission with Jesus. Based on painful off-topic comments, TWW folks are worried about whether extreme folks are typical of the group they either represent or claim to represent. It is very interesting down South that we may have churches with husband and wife pastors and the remaining church structure is often very complementarian. There was a problem saving your notification. He said that Berger had long been a spiritual mentor and said the two were committed to reconciliation. Genetic roulette. Went to the cross as a onesy then defied death to reign. The church handled the disagreementsprivately for months until it blew up in a contentious church service on Aug. 29. High 61F. Those tactics are the same strategies cults use to keep their members from leaving. Salaries, reviews, and more - all posted by employees working at Grace Chapel in Leipers Fork. How many church splits have been predicated on that premise? Whats happening with transgender women is more of the same. Well, Sonichu got in the news a couple months ago when he was arrested for sexual assault on his 80+ year old invalid mother. 2013-09-01-Flow-Part-2-The-Work-of-the-Holy-Spirit-Grace-Chapel-Podcast-Leipers-Fork-TN-53555130.mp3. In American culture today, there is a tainted view of the American evangelical church. A HUGE difference in American religiosity. A quick search of the web shows that he made the statements on January 6 and was forced to apologize on January 7. https://www.wsmv.com/news/governor-lees-pastor-apologizes-for-his-account-of-dc-riots/article_24a3a080-5156-11eb-9f75-371cdbbda8bd.html. Its the only way for believers to discern genuine vs. counterfeit ministers and ministries. 11 reviews of Grace Chapel Franklin "I have been to many churches, many denominations within the Christian religious perspective - in this State, around this country and in other countries. To me that is just hypocrisy and we all know we need a lot less of that. Friend: I hope that Grace Chapel moves toward healing, and provides an example the rest of us can use. You have permission to edit this article. I would add that the name Christian, at least partially, comes from the concept of following Christ. Most large churches would have their security all over that in 5 seconds. Grace Chapel See all things to do Grace Chapel 5 2 #37 of 54 things to do in Franklin Churches & Cathedrals Visit website Call Email Write a review About For many, life can feel meaningless and void of purpose. Feature not a bug. Bill Lee's church) - during service Sarah Berger accuses pastor Rob Rogers & Mark Bright of "cancelling" her husband Steve (founding pastor) feed cut, physical altercation ensued allegedly. The average pewsitter has no idea they are in the kingdom of men rather than the Kingdom of God doing church, but not in the Church. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. Christian Industrial Complex personality cults mega-mania doing church without God, Ava Aaronson: I have no time for theatrics. Grace Chapel | 8505 S Valley Hwy Englewood, CO 80112 | Phone: 303-799-4900 | Fax: 303-414-1049. 2021, at Grace Chapel in Franklin, Tennessee. Color me shocked! I will not address Pastor Bergers claims that he was in DC for meetings before January 6th and that he did not attend the action at the Capitol because, after taking a look through his social media, I can see that he has, for many years, been involved directly with the Trump administration and no amount of backtracking after January 6th can erase this collaboration. then home-made whipped cream on top. There are other types, such as Covert / Communal / Vulnerable, etc. And, while they dont flat out state it, its clear theyre against transgender people, to wit: WE BELIEVE that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. go figure, there is more than some truth in Anne LaMotts saying, You can safely assume youve created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people you do.. Place seems like it's full on drama something's got to give sooner or later. News about Nashville TN USA. Glasser responded the following day and declined to comment on the meeting between Grant and Berger given that it was "an ongoing investigation involving a minor child.". Steve Berger resigns from Grace Chapel Elder Board following chaotic church service, Five Free and Cheap Family Things To Do in Middle Tennessee, Future Smith Park mountain bike trail moves forward, Franklin Fire investigating cause of Tuesday afternoon house fire, Tanner leads Brentwood Academy to DII-AA state semifinals, Freeman: Marsha Blackburn ignoring news media means ignoring constituents, As State Legislation Targets the LGBTQ Community, Pride Celebrations Adapt, Montgomery's 25-point night leads Independence to Region 6-4A title over Hillsboro, Father Ryan's Pat Simpson named National Prep Wrestling Coach of the Year. Adding a new disease to the ones we vaccinate for is in no way stripping people of their rights. by . For years, Berger has been a vocal proponent of Republican politicians and ideas, including delivering the invocation at Lee's inauguration in 2019 and filming an endorsement video forSen. Bill Hagerty last July. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Grace Chapel is the home church of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and State Senator Jack Johnson. Not too big a stretch to mandate covering the mouth and nose for now, just as we mandate covering the anus in public. Sarah Berger, wife of Grace Chapel founder. And when busted, he/she/it came out as a Trans Woman so he/she/it could go to womens prison for the above-described reason. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Its easier to believe and deal with it if Im made up of a combination of genetic, biological and social factors. During a 9:00 a.m. service at Grace Chapel in Franklin, Tennessee, just south of Nashville, pastor Rob Rogers apologized to the congregation for an ongoing conflict with the Rev. Grace Chapel whose members have included Gov. For me, and good starting point is the Beatitudes I, for one, will say, dwelling on them makes me lower my head and realize I come far short of following these, let alone many of the other teachings.. You must have a plumb line of Truth in your life and that comes from personal Bible study and prayer. DRAMA at GRACE CHAPEL in LEIPERS FORK (Gov. Many Platforms are Banning or Blocking Ads or Pages for Abigail Shriers Book on How the Transgender Craze is Harming Teen Girls the Silencing of Trans Dissenting Views Right now, Im just super-tired of the nonsense. !, And because they Wont be Taken In, they can never be taken out. But, so what? Tennessee; Spring Hill; US 31; source: Bing 34 views; Jan 20, 2023 07:22am . So, if one wishes to follow Christ, we should read what Christ taught. I tried loading another story from Medium and get similar results. I am not anti-vaccine, but a lot of our civil liberties are being chipped away at here in the USA by various levels of government.