The great Bwana had this today on his blog hidden away in his members weekly newsletter where he reports the amazing things his so-called "work" is doing. One of his African "evangelists" describes the current "movement shaking" his African churches.
We have long talked about how African Sabbatarian groups regularly church hopped to be with those that gave them the most perks. Well, Bob's personality cult is having this same issue right now! All of the denials he spouted from his world class headquarters has come back to bite him the ass.
Dear Dr Bob Thiel,
Thanks be to our heavenly father who has kept us safely. He has protected us from many challenges that we are facing on this journey of faith.
I want to thank God once again for the wonderful revelation he showed me. I think if you can remember I wrote to you that there are waves targeting the church of God. Heavy storms striking the people of God. And now here they’re at work. There’s a movement now shaking CCOG. Even some people are using my name without my consent. They’re pointing out that CCOG is dead. You know what, the members are not carried away like grains in the sack.
There are groups going from one congregation to another preaching that CCOG is bad. So as I said, there is need to pray more earnestly than there before. My people are led astray for lack of wisdom. They miss out the seven pillars of eternity proverbs 9:1. Changing from one ministry to another is not a solution. What is needed is to change our behaviors and lifestyles. To walk the Walk as if you are alone. To preach the gospel as you will not be there tomorrow.
We are all called to be under instructions to become judges and priests in the kingdom of God.
Whatever is now being reported is just to destroy the work that has been set up. Stand firm on the foundation of God. Let us run to achieve our goal.
Will turn to you shortly for more info about that.
Thanks you and God bless.
Yours fellow disciple of the Christ,
Ezekiel Ombaso Oanda.
Bob then does what Bob does best, blame others for his problems. Damn gossipers! Shut up!
Various ones have been spreading gossip, false accusations, and rumors about a couple of CCOG leaders in Africa. In addition to receiving Ezekiel Ombaso Oanda’s email, I also received another unsolicited email of support from one of our deacons in Kenya today.
The Great Bwana then goes on to use an old article by Dibar Apartian on gossip. Then says he will preach a sermon on Saturday concerning the "corruption" in Africa. Of course like any good splinter cult leader in Armstrongism, this apparently was brought about due to a breakdown church governance.
Be a true witness, not a talebearer, nor one who clings to gossip. The root of bitterness often grows in those who get wrapped up in gossip.
That said, it is my plan to cover aspects of hierarchical governance and allegations of corruption in the sermon I expect to give this upcoming Sabbath.
The bouncing and flouncing will be extreme this week as the denials fly fast and furious.
