Comments on: GracePoint UMC Final Worship Service

By: Andrew Conard

Andrew Conard — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:23:31 +0000

Rat – I agree that the entire situation has been blown out of proportion. Do you feel that my post was helpful or contributed to that?

By: Rat

Rat — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:23:04 +0000

This is truly Sad! This entire situation has been blow out of proportion!! David you are absolutely correct in what you say, however perhaps the same comments need to be re-directed towards the Bishop and the Entire United Methodist Conference as it sure seems like they have lost sight of it as well. As far as Susanne’s comments I agree completely, this isn’t about a church having to close its doors this is about the fact that there are many options in NW Wichita and ones that are reaching the hurt and the lost. GracePoint Community Church happens to be one of those options and it is still thriving with out a denomination “backing it” So why don’t we all just move on with our ministries and pray that God shows favor to all of them as they all have a purpose and a reason to be present.

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By: Lifelongmethodist

Lifelongmethodist — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:50:08 +0000

Guys Perhaps it was a poor choice of words but you are equivocating her meaning. She wasnt suggesting it was funny “Ha Ha”, rather that it was funny “Ironic”, And Suzsanne, give it a rest, you seem to be all to willing to cast the first stone, not very Christlike in my opinion. Remember Jesus challenged the institution, and it killed him for it, Suzsanne, if you are without sin, go ahead and cast stones, otherwise walk away in silence!

By: David

David — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:35:40 +0000

Suzsanne – I listened to Rev. Butts sermon online the week after the announcement. If I’m not mistaken it was called “one” and was about unity in the church, even quoting Jesus in John 17 saying that the world will know God by the unity of His followers. Rev. Butts commended the people of Gracepoint for being so united with each other. It seems to me that both you and Rev. Butts have forgotton that you are one of millions of local churches, all of which are no more than a single cell in the Body of Christ. I don’t care if you care about a denomination or not. I do care about whether you care about the people. There’s nothing funny about a church closing. You wouldn’t say that if you were in their position.

By: Andrew Conard

Andrew Conard — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:59:12 +0000

Susanne – In what way is it funny?

By: Susanne

Susanne — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:42:44 +0000

I think it’s quite funny. Just shows you that the people of gracepoint couldn’t have cared less about the denomination. The truth is, the church is the people, not a label. Gracepoint isn’t dead. It’s still going very strong at NW high school. Rock on.

By: Amanda Baker

Amanda Baker — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:08:36 +0000

Prayers for that community. May God bless Rev. Spencer and all those who have had to make this very difficult decision, as well as those now left to find a new faith community.

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:17:09 +0000

Yes, it is sad. Prayers for Rev. Spencer as he and his family will have to make a second huge mental transition in as many months

By: Jesus Roadie Frankie G.

Jesus Roadie Frankie G. — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:58:59 +0000

Truly sad. I agree Mike. I hope they are able to retool, renew, and resurrect!