UCG John Elliot: UCG is Struggling With Keeping West Africa Members in the Church and Says There is Another Split Coming to UCG

The United Church of God is facing more issues in it's struggle to keep its self unified as one body.

John Elliot, in his sermon on February 15, says that UCG is struggling to keep disillusioned church members in West Africa in the fold.  There are UCG members there that are seeking to be more strict in their sabbath keeping and are starting to swallow the "new moon" baloney that some in the COG are trying to imprison members with.

It seems that other COG legalists, who are intent on holding members in bondage to the law instead of letting them live in the freedom of Jesus and grace, are influencing the UCG members in West Africa.  Armstrongsm has always had a segment that worshiped the law more than the Giver.  Living under a task master is more safe than being free in Christ.  They conveniently forget that...

• One cannot be justified or saved by the law of Moses (Acts 13:39).

• A Christian who seeks to be justified by the old law has “fallen from grace” (Galatians 5:4).

• One who desires to keep the law of Moses is obligated to keep not just part of it, but all of it! Such a person is “a debtor to do the whole law” (Galatians 5:3). Under the old covenant the Jews were commanded to offer animal sacrifices to God, travel to the place that God appointed (Jerusalem) to keep annual feasts (Passover, etc.), stone to death those who blaspheme the name of the Lord, every seventh year (the “Sabbath” year) refrain from planting crops and do many other things. Again, if we say that we ought to follow the old law, then it ought to be 100% or not at all!

• It is impossible to keep both the law of Moses and the teaching of Christ at the same time. There are just too many differences! Should Christians Follow the Law of Moses?

James Malm, one of Armstrongism's biggest legalists has this up today:

I have been holding back on certain UCG news about West Africa, but since John Elliot has now revealed this issue I feel able to publicly report on issues in West Africa.

While UCG was keen to portray West Africa as in full unity with Cincinnati, John has admitted to his Phoenix East congregation in the first few minutes of his Feb 15 sermon that the recent tour of West Africa was to try and deal with a groundswell of discontent with UCG that has been rising there over the past year.  

In West Africa a substantial number of brethren are turning to the holiness and sanctity of the Sabbath and to the Biblical new moon calendar.  Another substantial number are eyeing leaving UCG for other COG Groups.  In short, UCG is having serious problems getting the West African brethren to toe their line.

Right after admitting this, John Elliot also announced in his Feb 15 sermon that they expect another split off from UCG soon.  This probably has to do with the coming changes in the organizational teachings and beliefs of UCG. 

Stephen Flurry Riverdances As Daddy Goes Banana's

From a reader here:

I think we need a different approach rather than just getting away from this destructive charlatan cult. I was a member for many years and was being prepared for the ministry before I woke up and left many years ago. These criminals don't care if you leave, they have your money in secret bank accounts and trusts. Stephen Flurry knows his dad is a psycho but has become the damage control legal aid waiting to get his inheritance from the blood of the people while learning Riverdance in his estate. This whole cult is disgusting and has destroyed thousands of lives and families. These sadistic criminals need to be brought to justice. These are the most disgusting people I ever came across in my life. Is Gerald Flurry Purging Ministers As PCG Starts Imploding?

Robin Webber: Prospective Members Driving 14 Hours To Church Equivalent to Queen of Sheba Visiting Solomon

Robin Webber says:

Are people searching today for that “pearl of great price”? Recently in a trip back to Cincinnati, I was struck by a conversation with a fellow minister. He shared how prospective members recently traveled 14 hours to attend our services. Hearing the eternal truths of God and fellowshipping with like-minded people was so important that they made the trip! They obviously believed the drive was worth it! It reminded me of the Queen of Sheba coming so far to visit Solomon to see if what she heard was true. Were these folks seeking a “pearl of great price”? You fill in the answer.

James Malm In Financial Straights. Send Him Your Money! NOW!!!!!!

Apostle and prophet James Malm claims to have thousands who follow is legalistic muttering and who are supposedly dedicated to preserving the "truth" as Malm declares it.  You would think that if there were thousands out there supporting his legalism that they would be sending in their money.  That's not the case.  He is in serious financial straights and needs immediate income otherwise his world girdling awesome work will face huge difficulties.  Since he does not do any real work and sits in front of his computer or bible all day long; he is reliant upon mooching off of his few followers.

PERSONAL:  Our accountant, who volunteers his unpaid services, has just informed me that: “As of now we have $1,091.46 in the account”.  We need an average of over $5,000 per month just to meet our monthly expenses and we are also in debt to do this work.  We are also now approaching renewals of our web sites in spring, and we need to build funds for the Festivals. We do not have millions like other COG Groups, and operate by faith that God will provide; on an almost daily basis.  This means that we are in serious need of your financial support.  I know that God will provide, however you have the opportunity to help us continue to share the whole word of God with the brethren.Yes, you can say:  “Let someone else do it”  and God will still provide; but in doing that, your opportunity to have a part in preparing God’s people and exhorting them back to a passionate loving zeal for God and his word is lost. Please support those who speak the truth of God’s word.  James Malm