Moderate Apostolics 2

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>>>>> "Richard" == Richard Masoner <richardm@cd.com> writes:

    >> 1.  Being "set down" (probably not a phrase we would want to
    >> use around visitors, anyhow) :-) This one has always bothered
    >> me.

    Richard> I don't think I'm familiar with this phrase.  What's the
    Richard> context?

It means to have the "stripes yanked off your uniform", to be busted
of your "rank".  It applies to someone who has been on the platform,
or ushering, or teaching Sunday school, etc. who has conducted
themselves in a manner unbecoming of a Christian.  

For instance, if a female choir member we to cut their hair, they
would be set down, meaning not allowed to sing in the choir for some
period of time.

    >> 5.  "New Converts" (Ugh!  This really makes us sound cultic.

    Richard> This one has bothered me also; it kind of has the sound
    Richard> of a brain- washing session.  Any suggestions for
    Richard> alternate names?  "Special Session for Seekers"?

A new convert has received the holy ghost, and needs a different class 
than a seeker, who is still seeking.  I find nothing wrong with the
term new convert, any more than the term newly wed;  after all, we are 
the bride of Christ.  Many churches also have newly wed classes for
newly married couples.  Is this any different?

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