LCG: Heartless members are not supporting the glorious work of the church!

 

It's another Friday in these perilous end times and the brethren in the Living Church of God are being chastised once again. Apparently far too many of them do NOT have their hearts in the amazing and glorious work of the Living Church of God. A church whose presence here in Los Angeles is dismal at the least with virtually no presence that is making a discernible impact. If they can't witness to 10 million + people how can they claim they are always a smashing success? Oh wait, I know...the brethren don't have their hearts in it so the gospel cannot forth and Christ cannot speed up his return. Get your act together, boys and girls!

Where Is Your Heart? The Scriptures clearly reveal that God looks on the heart (1 Samuel 16:7) and that He tests our hearts and minds (Psalm 7:9) because “a man’s heart reveals the man” (Proverbs 27:19). Our thoughts, goals, and how we use our time reveal what is in our heart—and this is why we are urged to “seek first the kingdom of God” (Matthew 6:33). Jesus’ focus was not on His own desires, but “to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work” (John 4:34). Jesus’ mission was to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, to warn the world, and prepare a people to reign with Him in the Kingdom. Jesus taught, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Matthew 6:21). Jesus’ time, talents, and energies were totally committed to His mission—His heart was in the Work of God. If we are determined to follow in His footsteps, we need to examine our goals and priorities and ask ourselves, “Where is our heart?”
Have a profitable Sabbath, Douglas S. Winnail

Perhaps the brethren ARE following their hearts and realizing they have been fed a load of nonsense that ignores the Christ the church claims to follow. If you are a Christian and don't have your heart focused upon that Christ, what is the point? It certainly isn't by gaining points by law-keeping, tithing, or proper church government.

Ellis LaRavia's Grandson Is Slated To Be A First Round Pick For National Basketball Association

See the complete article here: 2022 NBA Draft Profile: Jake LaRavia

Here is a positive refreshing break from the nuttiness of Armstrongism.

Ellis LaRavia's grandson, Jake LaRavia is slated to be a first-round draft pick for the National Basketball Association during its draft day on June 23rd, 2022.

Ellis LaRavia who passed away in 2020 at the age of 89, served in many capacities over the decades including being Pasadena Facilities Manager, the Director of the Ambassador Auditorium overseeing its day-to-day operations and staff, he also was the Vice-president of the Ambassador International Cultural Foundation and was ordained an evangelist in Tucson, Arizona in 1979. He served on Herbert Armstrong's "Council of Elders". At his passing, he was associated with the United Church of God.

LaRavia worked out with the Heat earlier this week and has been working out with teams in the 20-30 range, per HHH’s own Matt Pineda. He has risen on the draft boards from an undrafted player preseason to a possible first-round pick now. Teams are noticing what he brings to the table and the consistency at which he does it. Pineda was told that the workout went really well. 

LaRavia may not be the most explosive athlete in the world, but the Heat have done a more than fine getting the most physically of previous players. He’s a polished two-level scorer with defensive and playmaking upside. LaRavia, 20, would theoretically fill the need as a backup-4 and could contribute right away. He should be a player the Miami Heat braintrust target if he falls.

Hat tip to a reader... 

Audio: The Clarion Call of Apostle David C Pack

An audio copy of "Apostle Pack's" Clarion Call has finally surfaced. I believe this particular sermon/rant was the beginning of Dave's and the inevitable end of the Restored Church of God in time. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h_IT3D4QI2jFYk0Wb0qcBFCSoggLFoKp/view?usp=sharing 

37 : 10

"And frankly, we flee before any of it comes due"

UPDATED: Dave Pack Demands Members Sell All, Their Eternal Life Depends On It

Video and audio files can be found here and on Rumble

 

The Greatest Unending Story! (Part 378)

David C. Pack - June 15, 2022

 

@ 30:57 “But I would just say to all of God’s people, you know, you’re gonna hafta sell all. You’re gonna hafta keep your lights burning. You’re gonna have to stay stay close to God. There is no evidence that the the seventh era can get salvation through this period [starting in Tammuz]. They’re councelled to buy gold tried in the fire and to overcome as Christ did. That’s gonna be after this period. So, that’s important to understand.”

 

There are people inside the Restored Church of God who wisely did not yet “sell all” before May 15^th, May 30^th, Pentecost June 5^th, and before yesterday, June 14^th. Why would anyone possibly think NOW is the time to do that? If they did not give it up with four recent “dates of failure,” why would any sane person consider the fifth?

 

@ 32:10 “And God’s people around the world, I’m telling you, if you’re sitting on funds, don’t! You’re gonna lose it soon after, anyway. So, why not why not gain eternal life with it? Continue to to be loving and kind. Continue to give alms. Why is that stressed? Because we’re going into a dark period. It’s gonna be hard. People around you don’t love anybody. They have a tremendous amount of love, I should say, for themselves. They’re lovers of their own selves. That’s who they love. Intensely!”

 

2 Peter 2:3 And  through covetousness shall they [false prophets] with feigned words make merchandise  of you: whose judgment  now of a long time  lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.

Marc Cebrian

"The Worldwide Church of God" An Interview With Glynn Washington (Worldwide: The Unchosen Church Podcast 3)

 

Glynn Washington is a highly successful podcaster, hosting shows such as Snap Judgment, Spooked and Heaven’s Gate. But I bet you didn’t know that his storytelling style is highly influenced by cult leader, Herbert W. Armstrong of the Worldwide Church of God. How did Glynn end up in this cult? What did he take from Armstrong? And what was it like to be in a black family that joined a “white supremacist Jesus cult?” Glynn Washington takes us through the answers to these questions on episode three of Worldwide: The Unchosen Church.

Hosted, written and produced by Dr. Tricia Jenkins. Sound design and editing by Thirteen Media.

Special thanks to Glynn Washington for his participation in this episode. Glynn is the host of his own podcast Snap Judgment, which can be found on Apple podcasts, or wherever podcasts are hosted.