Preachers in Robes?

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> From: JoeJarv@aol.com
> 
> This would have been my first question, "have you ever seen an Apostolic
> preacher in a robe?" Believe me, we don't turn into Presbyterians! 
> 
   me: No, Pastor Joe, that was my point. I have *never* seen an
Apostolic preacher in a robe (or his pajamas for that matter :-) :-) )
No, I take that back, I went to visit our former pastor after his
heart by-pass and he *was* wearing pajamas. I stand corrected!
Whether, or not, they turn into Presbyterians is a matter
of personal choice.


> I earlier stated  **IN JEST** 
> << If the pastor of our little rural Apostolic church
>  stepped on the platform attired in a robe, the congregation 
>  would **for sure**  be *focusing on his appearance*>>
> 
> you responded:
> At least he would know what to preach that day.
> > 1 Sam 16:7
> for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward
> appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
> (KJV)
> 
   
   Me: I was simply injecting a little humor (albeit misunderstood,
apparently) 
into the ridiculous level this beard/suit & tie thread has taken. If you
prefer wearing a robe when you preach, and if this is the accepted
tradition/
custom in your organization (and part of the country) who am I to make 
fun? I apologize, brother. No offense intended.  We are just a little more 
"laid back" here in West Virginia. 

you said:
> Is it just me, or does all of this seem as ridiculuous to anyone else out
> there?

me: that's the point I was trying to make in my post. What does it
really *matter*  whether one wears a suit and tie, OR a robe, as long as 
they preach the TRUTH????  The post was meant to be a humorous, Joe.

you said: 
> BTW, would you also laugh uncontrollably at a choir wearing choir robes?


me:  Certainly not. The purpose of choir robes is to present a uniform
appearance for all members of the choir, not necessarily to lend an 
air of formality. I think choir robes look great, wish our church could
afford them.

 
> Pastor (still amazed after all these years) Joe


 me, *too*,  Pastor Joe.  

Sis Donna L. Perine
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