Posted by carol (anonymous) on July 28, 2009 at 6:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This is a wonderful way to help people in the community and also get some good groceries :)

Posted by wlpowell63 (anonymous) on July 28, 2009 at 7:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Its about dang time. Here in our town there is a church that feeds the unfortunate and poor that cannot help themselves. Now that is being Christian...

Posted by ccarolyns (anonymous) on July 28, 2009 at 12:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

yes we get this food ever month i dont know what we would do if we could not get it is very good food we thank GOD for people who want to help people you could not get what we get in a store for the price it is a good price

Posted by dee (anonymous) on July 28, 2009 at 12:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is the kind of thing that churches should be doing with their time and money. Too many churches are too wrapped up in construction of huge elaborate buildings.
God's work can be done in the back of a truck or in an open field! God bless you and thank you to all the members of this congregation! Your example will go far to bring people to God.Phillipians 2:1-9

Posted by ccarolyns (anonymous) on July 28, 2009 at 2:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

amen to that GOD BLESS YOU

Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on July 28, 2009 at 4:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DEE,
that comment truly hits the nail on the head. seems like most churches are more concerned about how big they can build their temples and how many paying members they can put on the membership. I would rather have church on an old pine stomp with two thieves that was hungry for Jesus than to sit in a temple of thieves denying Jesus.

Posted by donnyo (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 3:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ccarolyns - You can't afford to buy food but you can apparently afford internet service?

What's wrong with this picture?

dee - Your hateful comments are nothing but a thinly veiled slam at a couple of prominent churches in the area.

Your words read as if you're against a church constructing a new sanctuary because they can no longer seat all the people that wish to attend service?

If you were a family that had completely outgrown your house would you not look for, or build, a larger house?

This is exactly the case in the local churches that you obviously have in mind - they are not for some status symbol play.

That's not a Christian attitude, at all, dee and you should be ashamed of your jealousy and pettiness.

Posted by 67MUSTANGGT (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 4:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

donnyo, those were my thoughts too. Commenting on the internet about buying discounted food seemed a little strange. But the program is open to everyone, regardless of family income.

As for the church building programs, churches like West End lead the county in money it donates to missions. With true dedication and service to God's will, come blessings, even if it means growing pains like building additional buildings. dee and travlr sound like true disciples of Satan. Trying to degrade God's work because it doesn't fit their agendas. I guarantee those large churches would help dee and travlr if they needed it. Travlr to call a large church body, the body of Christ, a temple of thieves is dangerous ground to be treading upon. Glad I'm not standing on that stump, (not stomp), next to you. Both of you may have had good intentions with your comments. But they came across as jealous hateful rants. God bless you in spite of your seething hatred for Christ's bride.

Posted by ccarolyns (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 7:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

a building is a building the poeple are the church we are here to love every body not judge poeple

Posted by ccarolyns (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 7:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

when you get it from the church it helps the church to help others

Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 9:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

67mustang, I am not referring to any church in particular. I'm referring more to the peoples hearts that are in churches these days who think they are holier than thou and to prove my point, you were very quick to see the misspelling of my stomp (stump) and judge my comment. And as far as west end Baptist if that is the church you are giving as an example, I have nothing against this church, I think brother Tony is a fine person and a great speaker. I cant say as much about all the members who go there but even the smallest of churches have their devils, however i do believe that churches in general have strayed away from gods true purpose and that is to lead people to Christ . it seems that more churches especially T.V. evangelist are teaching more on prosperity than salvation. I think bro. Donny Swaggart said it best when he preached on this very issue saying I dont think Jesus died on the cross so we could wear 15,000 dollar Rolex watches and drive a 40,000 dollar Rolls Royce.
In my opinion of today's Christians in general god is important but life style is more important, but in the end god will either be first or last he will not accept 2ND place. The bible says that there is a way that seems right unto man but in the end brings destruction. now i dont think he was talking about the man who knows he is lost.
And since no one in this post made any comments directed against West End Baptist Church other than your self, and seeing how quick you were to get offended and proceeded to pass judgement yourself, it may not be a bad idea for you to do a little soul searching of your own. or just maybe you are one of those who like to stand high praying in the temple thanking god you are not as the poor sinner standing next to you.

Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 10:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

67mustang, I would like to ask you some simple yes or no questions since you are so convinced Dee and myself are satan's disciples and your not.
Do you think it is becoming of Christians to get offended very easily of others opinions.

If Church is a required part of salvation have you ever missed regular services to do something else or made plans that would interfere with your obligation to your church leaving your church in 2ND place to your planned schedule.

Is going out into the paths of the lost part of your regular agenda as a Christian compelling to those who are lost to come into the life of Christ.

Do you go out and preach the gospel to the poor and comfort those who are in despair or do you just sponsor it with your money.

Are you as Paul was in the Bible? do you die daily or just when its convenient for you, or when you are in deep troubles.

Have you went out and made a diligent search to find someone in need of food, shelter or clothing as you would Jesus Christ him self or do you just take your alms to the church and wait hoping these will show up so you can be glorified and recognised.

How many people have you personally led to salvation?

Can you see inside the heart of man? the places that God says only he can see. And if not by what authority can you call a person a disciple of Satan. It is only by the authority of God or of Satan that you can make this call.

And finally what makes you such a better Christian than those who you call disciples of Satan.

No man does good of his own self less at any time he should boast redeeming God's glory and wisdom as his own. And if any man should enter into heaven accept by Jesus Christ he is a thief and a robber.

Posted by 67MUSTANGGT (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 10:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

travlr, I used West End as an example, as they built an addition 10 years ago and are in another building phase. God has blessed many people, and many souls have been brought to Christ through their expanded ministries. First Baptist continues to grow. Chestnut Creek recently built a new sanctuary. Lomax Assembly built a new building a few years back. The church next to the old Cloverleaf motel recently built a new sanctuary. Are you calling all of these chuches wrong. Because that is what I am hearing from your jealous rants. God blesses someone other than you and you call them hypocrits. Maybe you should look in the mirror, do some soul searching. You are real quick to judge others. I didn't judge you. I am not judging your soul. I am just observing your comments. And a Rolls Royce is around $240,000. A Toyota pickup is around $40,000.

Travlr, you sound a lot like kwsrgraves in your quick jabs at someone who does not submit to your way of thinking. Are you two related?

Posted by kittycreek (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 10:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I have to defend the "being on the internet issue". That's that hateful, greedy, mentality that if you are having financial problems, you shouldn't get to have any privileges at all. Work, Work, Work, and No Television either! Some people think you’ve got to be starving, homeless, and with absolutely nothing before you "deserve" a little help. How can a person hope to improve their situation if they can't access a little modern technology? Besides, this person may be at a public library or a friend or relative's computer.

Anyway, please excuse my rant. Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 11:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

67mustang, you did not hear me make judgment on anyone in particular. you are the one pointing out Satan's disciples.
but however i do question the priorities of a lot of Churches in the day we live in. I realise that a lot of churches are doing good things that require additional property and space and that's good but some also seem to be getting farther and farther from God in that they are promoting many activities that are the reason for their growth and has nothing to do with worshiping a sovereign God. I'm not blaming this on the government of the Church it lies within each member and their personal reason for attending Church. A lot of people want to attend Church for the social status and how it makes them feel more important to those who know and surround them. A lot of people will not attend a church where the preacher preaches the whole gospel they only want to hear things that make them feel better about who they really are or who they want to be. I dont like a preacher that is condemning of everything that he dont like or enjoy personally, but i dont want to sit and listen to a preacher that wants me to believe that being a saved man is all about prosperity either. A very big part of being a faithful Christian is to deny your self for the work of God. and that denial is probably measured on an individual basis. The bible says where a mans heart is there also will be his treasure. so that tells me that a man is not measured by what he has or has not but by his priorities. I'm sure it is very tough to be a pastor in the day we live in as people having itchy ears want to be reassured that everything they do is acceptable in the eyes of god. And for those people they have made their pastor their god and the Judge of the law. I dont need a mortal man to reassure me that my sins and short comings are justified.
God offers my reassurance in salvation and chastisement of my sins. I am sure that we will all stand guilty of many sins and well deserving of eternal damnation. but as far my self i pray that god shall have great mercy upon my soul on that great day of Judgement.

Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 12:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

67mustang, to better clarify what I'm trying to say, speaking of the Church in general, The bible says that in the last days there will be a great falling away. Now who might he be referring to. Most likely the Church since a sinner cannot fall away from something he does not already have.
The bible also says that on that day of judgment, They (the Christians,The Church, the bride of Christ) will be saying LORD,LORD have we not done great works in your name, have we not healed the sick, raised the dead, and done many great miracles in your name. And the Lord will say depart from me ye workers of iniquity I NEVER KNEW YOU!
There is also scripture that says: though they honor me with their lips their hearts are far from me.

Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 12:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh yeah, sorry about misquoting the rolls, been a while since i bought one. my how things have went up in the last few years.

Posted by southernpride (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 12:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Great program. I agree churches should do these type things. As far as the comment on not judging, that is a statement that is incorrect. The Good Book most definietly tells you to judge ohters to see what fruit they put forth. How else would you know who is sinning and who to hang out with. The true Christian judges in a manner permitted.

The evil judge just to ridicule others or make himself look good.

Many attend church but few are saved. Few know what the Bible teaches. They have let the evil one tell them what to think.

this is food for thought, it is not meant to insult anyone. However, if the shoe fits, by all means, wear it.

Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 12:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

And by the way they(the Christians, The Church,) that God refers to as workers of iniquities they are the ones I'm referring to as thieves in the temple denying Christ so if you have any further suggestion that by quoting written scripture makes me a disciple of Satan maybe you should take it up with God who is the author. And these do not represent the true Bride of Christ.

Posted by southernpride (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 12:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

One other commnet, before the "you owe me society" came along, people actually provided for themselves. Those that were unable to do so relied on churches for help.

Does the Bible not state that if a man want work, let him not eat?

Posted by donnyo (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 12:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

trvlr423 wrote: "And as far as west end Baptist if that is the church you are giving as an example, I have nothing against this church....I cant say as much about all the members who go there..."

Wow...you just indicted the entire congregation of West End when you said "all the members."

So you believe *everybody* that goes there is a hypocritical devil? That's amazing! ...I wish I had cajones as big as yours! I need to show this to Bro. Tony! LOL

Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 1:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

southernpride, you are correct in saying that many go to church but few are saved.
The bible says many are called but few are chosen.
there are plenty of church saved individuals that does not have a clue of what it is to be God saved.
Now being God saved does not mean you will live a perfect life, and everything will always go the way you want it to. but you will surely know that you are never left alone. and you will find it easier to love and forgive your enemies and know that God truly is bigger than any problem or obstacle in the many toils and snares of life. True salvation is the only thing that can put absolute peace in a troubled heart that surpasses all understanding. It is the only thing that offers us eternal hope in the life to come where all our troubles and trials will be no more. heartaches and tears will not stain the streets of that city. A place where broken hearts are healed, the blind made to see, the lame made to walk. hurting and abused children will suffer no more. A place where the lion will be led by a child. These are the things that will be the reward of true salvation,... And not hoping that god will furnish me with a new house and a new car if i go to church and profess to be a good little christian. Although we are blessed in showing good responsibility and stewardship over our finances, that should not be our priority desire as Christians. As a Christian i would rather live poor and hopefully lead one soul to Christ than to have all the riches life could offer for such a short duration and suffer eternal damnation. And be it few there are some people who will find wealth and still be able to gain true salvation. but those are the ones that can understand and know that money is money and God is priority.
A rich mans greed is not measured by the contents of his life but the priorities of his heart something even poor people can be guilty of.

Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 1:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Donnyo, read it and understand it as you wish, that's seems to be pretty much the life line of these post. if people didn't twist and interpret these comments out of context we would not have so much fun in here. myself included. but since you brought it up there are a few there that is not worth the time to elaborate on. but then again what church doesn't have one or two of those. but then there are also people in the gutter that dont deserve to have to serve there either. so i guess its tit for tat.

Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 1:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

well, I have to go now. but you all are invited to our next hell fire and brimstone service. And as Rev. Billy Ray Collins says TURN OR BURN. And if you dont like the way we have church here, well dont let the doorknob hit you where the good lord split you. and by the way the offering plate is on your right just past the door on your way out.

Posted by dee (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am truly sorry that my comments stirred up so much hate.I can't believe that Christians can turn on each other so quickly.This is certainly not a good example for us to be showing the nonbelievers.
By the way, I was NOT making any kind of a comment on any local church!!I WAS commenting about the church which I once attended which split,not once, but twice over differences over how to build and expand. What was once a beautiful congregation of followers no longer needs a bigger building because we could not agree over the bricks.Because of the controversy, we were no longer able to carry on wonderful works of kindness like the church in the article.The church is not even in this state! Dunnyo, whatever made you think I was talking to your congregation? Philippians was meant to encourage!Grace to you and peace be with you.

Posted by ccarolyns (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 3:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

some poeple are not able to work and there are a lot of poeple that have lost there jobs and are haveing hard times so they might need some help everybody cant work

Posted by ccarolyns (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 3:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

MATTHEWS 7-1 judge not that ye be not judged

Posted by donnyo (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 7:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

These kinds of petty arguments are why I choose not to attend church.
Instead, I live by the words of the Gospel of Matthew 6:5 - 13.

Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on July 29, 2009 at 8:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think we should all walk according to our knowledge and wisdom in Christ and as our knowledge and wisdom grows then we grow as Christians. And according to the scripture we expand our knowledge base by reading his word praying and pursuing his will for our lives. If we all consumed half the time criticizing and judging our own works as we do that of others we would all be closer to God and living more in one mind and one accord. As for my self if i spend my time casting away my own sins i would most likely not even have time to notice yours. But as most of you that are honest will agree, it is easier to tell a man how to live than to show him how to live. I am 43yrs old and have spent the whole 43 yrs learning how to live and i still dont have it right. All i can say is thank God for his mercy and forgiveness on a poor sinner like me.

Posted by mugshot35046 (anonymous) on July 30, 2009 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

all i can say is think god for churches had it not been for them i'm not sure where i would be . i had some real bad difficulities from a procedure i had to have .i have been unable to work for the past 3 mths and i still have a way to go yet. not knowing where my next meal would come from or if i would even have a home and yes i had some money saved up but it dont take long with all the bills med.,home,and all the other to run out now yes i'm on the internet now but i got 3 mths free affter that unsure so yes the churches may be growing but they the church and members still help others that need it. there are churches and people that i dont even know that have been praying for me so keep building making sure that there is room for everyone that wants to come and worship and thanks to those who have been praying for me

Steve