Hi Seeker,
Just wondering if you mean that communion is not a part of a worship service anymore?
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- Thu Jun 22, 2023 3:59 pm
- Forum: General ...
- Topic: What is happening in the Adelaide Fellowship? (Westlakes Christian Fellowship)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 63135
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 4:25 pm
- Forum: General ...
- Topic: What is happening in the Adelaide Fellowship? (Westlakes Christian Fellowship)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 63135
Re: What is happening in the Adelaide Fellowship? (Westlakes Christian Fellowship)
Please excuse my ignorance.
I thought Adelaide was known as ‘Chapel on the Boulevard’?
How many name changes have been taking place around the country? And, why???
I thought Adelaide was known as ‘Chapel on the Boulevard’?
How many name changes have been taking place around the country? And, why???
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 6:45 pm
- Forum: Shunning and Isolation
- Topic: Leaving BCF or any associated Fellowship group
- Replies: 12
- Views: 20893
Re: Leaving BCF or any associated Fellowship group
[/i] Courage and Compassion It’s clear from Scripture that in the mystery and kindness of His purposes, God has determined to use our feeble voices to enable others to hear His voice. By the power of the Holy Spirit, our words about His word further His plans and change people’s lives and futures. T...
- Tue Jun 13, 2023 1:48 pm
- Forum: Shunning and Isolation
- Topic: Leaving BCF or any associated Fellowship group
- Replies: 12
- Views: 20893
Re: Leaving BCF or any associated Fellowship group
Thank you Thanomere. Yes, the correct words are much more powerful. Bless you.
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 12:39 pm
- Forum: Library
- Topic: Dared to Doubt
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6480
Re: Dared to Doubt
I know this syndrome is not recognised as yet. Many who have exited xCF groups have been diagnosed with PTSD. I posted this topic because it highlights the extent of damage inflicted upon so many people. Current members may think these symptoms and the suffering of those who are shunned, is God’s ju...
- Thu Jun 08, 2023 5:06 pm
- Forum: Library
- Topic: Dared to Doubt
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6480
Dared to Doubt
This is an article from Dared to Doubt. It may be helpful for some ex-members or those who are in the xCF and asking questions. What Is Religious Trauma Syndrome? Faith can be a comfort to many. For others, it can be the source of physical, emotional, and psychological damage. Do you experience inte...
Re: Media
FYI. Captive Hearts, Captive Minds: Freedom and Recovery from Cults and Other Abusive Relationships is a study of cults and abusive relationships by Madeleine Landau Tobias, Janja Lalich, Ph.D., and Michael Langone. It was published by Hunter House Publishers in 1994. In 2006, the book was reissued ...
Re: Media
I do not enjoy writing about xcf's, but it needs to be so at this place and time. Seeker I am also deeply concerned for those still held captive in the xCF groups. There is an excellent book entitled’Captive Hearts, Captive Minds’ that outlines how people can be coerced, deceived and controlled. Th...
- Wed Jun 07, 2023 6:52 pm
- Forum: Shunning and Isolation
- Topic: Leaving BCF or any associated Fellowship group
- Replies: 12
- Views: 20893
Re: Leaving BCF or any associated Fellowship group
I’m reminded of the words of a song: ] ”God will find a way where there seems to be no way” To those in the xCF who would like to leave, please keep trusting God for your deliverance! * We are praying for you. * We are praying for your children that God will protect them. * We are praying for the te...
- Thu May 25, 2023 4:43 pm
- Forum: Shunning and Isolation
- Topic: Shunning
- Replies: 18
- Views: 44423
Re: Shunning
This is a tale that has been repeated over the decades in countless families Faith Hopegood Shunning continues to be the mandate by which BCF elders and adherents justify their cruelty. This topic was started many years ago. What has changed in all those years? Are the elders repenting of their cru...