Brian Orchard Continues To Hone His Skills In Destroying Another COG.

From a comment on Malm's blog:

Brian Orchard may get an invitation to become the goalie for the Australian national ice hockey team. He has mastered the splits! First, years ago, with a behind-the-scenes campaign that led to WCG Australian Regional Director Dean Wilson being ousted and then Brian and his co-conspirators disciplined, with a split ministry in Australia that took years to heal. Then Brian participated, albeit as part of a larger movement, in the UCG split from WCG. Then Brian honed his skills developed in the Wilson ouster by helping to foment the 1998 Hulme split from UCG , and now Brian is involved in yet another split! He has truly mastered “the splits” and would likely make a great ice hockey goalie!

I remember the underhanded nature of Orchard's split from WCG.  He sat in the SOG 360 apartments for months on end planning the split while still remaining on the payroll of the WCG.  Many looked at Orchard as one of the most unethical ministers in Pasadena.  A man to never be trusted.

Gerald Flurry Faints On Stage During Church

Gerald Flurry has been experiencing health issues as of late.  Numerous people have reported how ill and run down he looks.  Exit and Support is reporting that Flurry fainted during his sermon yesterday:

EDMOND, Okla. (Jan. 4, 2014) — At approximately 2:35 p.m. CST, Philadelphia Church of God Pastor General Gerald Flurry fainted briefly while giving a sermon to the headquarters congregation at Armstrong Auditorium. After awakening from the short fainting spell and being helped from the stage, the pastor general was anointed by his son, Evangelist Stephen Flurry. As he relaxed backstage, his color returned and he was able to catch his breath more easily. Approximately five minutes later, services were concluded with a hymn and closing prayer by Stephen Flurry.

The 78-year old pastor general said he had felt tired and run down earlier in the week, but felt he needed to push through to deliver the sermon, which focused on new revelation from Ezekiel. Pastor Andrew Locher had noticed Mr. Flurry struggled with a weakened voice when taping an episode of the Key of David television program on Wednesday.

Flurry may soon find himself in the same boat as David Hulme is currently experiencing.  Flurry's members are sick of his authoritarian control over their lives.  The Philadelphia Church of God has wrecked families and destroyed friendships over the last few years.  Many look at Flurry and the PCG as similar to the Jim Jones cult.  Flurry has his members constantly whipped into a state of immediate departure to Petra.  Fear runs their lives.

David Hulme Says Demons Behind His Current Church Problems

David Hulme has been quick to accuse Satan and the demons for causing the current massive upheaval in his splinter group.  That is the standard fallback to label anyone with who dares to question standard procedures.

Here is the letter from the new splinter group from Dave's chruch, who met recently here in Pasadena to chart a new path away from the authoritarian dominion of Davie Hulme.

Day 3: January 3, 2014 - Conference Conclusion

LETTER TO DAVID HULME

Dear David,

This letter is being presented to you in all sincerity.

Following our meeting on Tuesday, December 24th, you suggested some additional time for each of us to see what God would have us do in order to move forward. Since you had not initially accepted two vital issues we presented to you to begin the process of reconciliation—the marriage/family model of God’s government and a ministerial conference—we felt it necessary to explore both aspects to ascertain if God's will was with either or both.

To this end, an Acts 15-style conference was convened for pastors who embraced these components and wanted to “test the spirits” (1 John 4:1). You indicated that a different spirit was the motivation for those not in agreement with you and we wanted to know if that was the case.

The conference, held over four days, was inspiring and humbling. All present felt that God’s Spirit inspired an amazing oneness and unity. It truly was an Acts 15 experience. Our initial doubts were quickly allayed as we witnessed the positive lead of God’s Spirit. It provided a real learning experience for all of us.

We regret that you were not able to attend and be part of the process—though we did make the request for you to attend. So, in the continuation of the spirit of reconciliation, we present this report to you for your earnest consideration. We believe it represents a way forward that is godly and will receive God’s blessing.

As you know, we requested a follow-up session to our December 24th meeting for this coming Sunday, January 5th. Our request still stands for such a meeting to explore reconciliation as well as to review the results of the conference.

We implore you to let us join together in caring for God’s people and preparing the way ahead of Christ’s return. No doubt you will agree that the members of God’s family deserve no less than our best efforts toward reconciliation and seeking the Father’s will.

Sincerely,
Brian Orchard
Ted Budge