It is hard to imagine that this is still something that the Charlotte Boys still think they need to control, but apparently, parents are so inept in taking care of their children that the Charlotte Boys still need to lay down the law, just like they do when they tell women how to dress at the Feast. Wouldn't it be great for just one year to not have any mansplaining going on?
Children and the Feast
Blessing of the Little Children: It is the practice of the Living Church of God to have the Blessing of the Little Children at the Feast. This practice follows the example of Jesus Christ (Matthew 19:13; Mark 10:13). When parents of small children came to Him and asked Him to bless their children, He did not forbid them. If you have small children (“babes in arms” whom you can pick up for this special blessing), listen for announcements from your Festival Site Coordinator to find out which day the Blessing of the Little Children will take place. If you have any questions, please contact your Festival Coordinator.
Caring For—and Watching—Our Children at the Feast: Parents, please remember that children are not permitted to run or engage in horseplay before, during, or after services at the Feast. Children playing on the stage or near speakers and microphones can damage expensive equipment. Children darting in and out among fellowshipping brethren can be a trip hazard. For the elderly, this can be dangerous, even life-threatening.
Children Must Be Supervised: Parents should always be vigilant when it comes to their children at the Feast. Parents have full responsibility for their children at the Feast of Tabernacles, including at services. Although precautions are taken and there are activities for children, the Church meeting or event is not a childcare facility. The Church does not take responsibility for the care of children at Church meetings or events. Their absolute safety cannot be guaranteed. The ultimate responsibility for the care of children always remains with parents or guardians. Please ensure that the conduct of your children and young people is adequately supervised throughout their attendance, and that your children are fully under your control. Parents should be aware of where their children (including their teens) are, and not allow small children to wander around unsupervised.
Children Sitting with Parents: Experience has shown that children and teenagers pay better attention and therefore learn more from the messages when sitting with a parent than when sitting elsewhere with a group of other young people. Therefore, it is the policy of the Church to have children and teens sit with their parents during services. An exception may be where an individual child or teen may sit with a friend’s parents and family. Obviously, a teen attending whose parents are not also in attendance would be exempt.
I would like to see the day when ministers and their families are encouraged to sit with the flock instead of having a special place reserved just for them.
ReplyDeleteI've been harassed listening to sermons by nearby children, so it needs to be said. Unfortunately some people are so backward that things have to be spelled out in detail.
ReplyDelete^^^^ 4:10 ^^^ prime example of the godless strange headed attitude that has taken prisoner certain members of ACOG. Usually the barren and unmarried.
ReplyDelete"Harassed" usually means a child sneezed or made a noise turning a book page over.
You'd never think it was God Almighty and Jesus Christ who created children by the attitude of some.
7.54 AM
DeleteTry looking up harass in a dictionary. Three paragraphs, and each one abusive.
Get a life 7:44 AM.
DeleteI've been harassed listening to sermons by nearby children, so it needs to be said.
ReplyDeleteWhy are nearby children giving you sermons? You are right that something here needs to be spelled out in more detail.
What's stopping them from bringing back the infamous spank tent? Give those brats a taste of old time Armstrongism!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the Spank Tents have been retired - but that is one more example of how far the splinters have moved away from the dictates of Herbie - while claiming they are holding firm to what he taught.
ReplyDeleteI live in a swanky place that will be the site of the FOT held by one of the bigger little COGs. If I happen to witness a Feaster abusing their child or spanking their wife, I will immediately call 911.
Shows how much you know anon 3:52. Which is zero.
DeleteAre you going to be among the COG people at that time? How are you going to witness any abuse unless you are there? And isn't security pretty tight at the feast sites to prevent outsiders from ratting out something like this?
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DeleteIs that you attack guy? Kevin McDoodle or something. There's been several such posts relating to this article.
You better watch out, you better not cry out,
ReplyDeleteWhen Doug be preaching with his graceless frown.
Cuz the Feast of Covid-nackles is coming to town!
The LCG demands unwavering obedience from young and old,
How you can comply without grace, you’re never told.
Doug knows what you’ve been tithing;
He knows what you’ve been offering,
He’s judged that it’s not nearly enough!
So as fat as your sermon-numb, kosher ass is,
T’will be just a mere sizzle, sizzle, sizzz;
If Doug has authority over the Lake O’ Fire biz.
Winnail will send you all to the eternal spank tent
If you ever dare ask what salvation by grace meant.
Asked by Anonymous September 5, 2021 at 8:51 AM:
ReplyDeleteHow are you going to witness any abuse unless you are there?
I will patrol the local beaches - when I spot sad people in COG-approved swim-wear, I will vigilantly watch for child abuse and wife spanking.
By their swim-wear and spanking, they are known!