tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36564514.post6055462566474920179..comments2023-08-29T04:23:57.598-05:00Comments on New BBC Open Forum: Bellevue's in the Baby Convention Business Now?New BBC Open Forumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18300115421477555376noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36564514.post-40107513466360361682012-04-24T11:42:48.536-05:002012-04-24T11:42:48.536-05:002012 Version
http://www.midsouthbabyexpo.com/spon...2012 Version<br /><br />http://www.midsouthbabyexpo.com/sponsors.htm<br /><br /><br />Belleuve had 7 of those booths, so they are a Main Sponsor.<br /><br />Gotta keep those leads for new people coming in, as their going out the back door faster then their coming in.<br /><br />Thanks to sweet Steve Gaines!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36564514.post-83508310229983298832011-05-28T21:29:56.853-05:002011-05-28T21:29:56.853-05:00All I ever heard from "InMemphis" was *c...All I ever heard from "InMemphis" was *crickets*. I'm so shocked.New BBC Open Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300115421477555376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36564514.post-82095123247936027182011-04-24T20:35:44.644-05:002011-04-24T20:35:44.644-05:00Nope, but IF that happened it wouldn't be the ...Nope, but <b><i>IF</i></b> that happened it wouldn't be the first time. However, you'll have to forgive me if I don't immediately buy it when a new commenter drops something like this. Feel free to PM me if you have anything to report.New BBC Open Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300115421477555376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36564514.post-25713662149708876162011-04-24T20:20:45.704-05:002011-04-24T20:20:45.704-05:00Anyone know about the couple caught having sex tod...Anyone know about the couple caught having sex today at BBC?InMemphishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12436449536840888508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36564514.post-92047324456410665462011-04-22T19:09:06.560-05:002011-04-22T19:09:06.560-05:00Bellevue Baptist features "Red Chair Stories ...Bellevue Baptist features "Red Chair Stories the likes of these<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DB_PikCYhE" rel="nofollow">Alcohol, Drugs, Fornication</a> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7k11ItzsqE" rel="nofollow">Adultry, Drinking, Drugs</a> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIb2ozg4z7w" rel="nofollow">Parting, Drinking<br /></a> <br /> <br />Everyone is being "encouraged" to "confess their sins" to each other -- to "be accountable" to each other. <br /><br />Yet, someone admits he was struggling with a particular blip in his life (well just because it was for half his life), apparently made himself accountable to others and new wife, confessed it all, has apparently turned from his sin (that is if he stays off the beach and pool areas), and he's off the stage (just like "Betty the Bank Robber"). <br /><br />Alot different than the ones who actually did things to someone and were /are allowed on stage?. Like Paul the Pedophile, Suzzie the Sleezie Dresser, or the Preyer of the Young Girls <br /><br />Oh, and remember Southern Baptist Jimmy Carter who outed himself saying he had lusted for women other than his wife.<br /><br />Anyway, this Bellevue Baptist thing is all Hypocritical .... <br /><br />Bellevue Baptist claims they Love Memphis but spend almost $1 million to keep their pastor and his family (1 son, 3 daughters & 2 son in laws) in comfort. Not to mention, that if Memphis is so Lovable , how is it that Steve & Donna Gaines are away from Memphis at least one week (and Sunday) a Month ? Grooming themselves for their next position?<br /><br />or<br /><br />How the Administrative Pastor spends all that money on new Signage (like they needed new ones) purchased from his abusive brother?<br /><br />So now the Moto is:<br /><br />"Let Our Church Be Your Church"<br /><br />or should it be <br /><br />Let our Pastor be your Pastor <br />(just tithe)gopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248697714473635198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36564514.post-89831247481186922532011-04-18T15:40:01.039-05:002011-04-18T15:40:01.039-05:00I guess all those "red chair stories" ar...I guess all those "red chair stories" are just an illusion?New BBC Open Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300115421477555376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36564514.post-86305414256870322262011-04-17T00:19:34.087-05:002011-04-17T00:19:34.087-05:00RG,
Welcome. I think almost everyone knows who y...RG,<br /><br />Welcome. I think almost everyone knows who you're talking about although in his own words he wasn't "delivered" until this past August, not "years ago." I have not heard anything about him being asked or forced to resign from the praise team. If this is true, I suppose it was a risk he knowingly took by printing his story in a publication that's distributed all over the tri-state area.<br /><br />I have heard of at least two long-time staffers being forced out in recent weeks, so nothing would surprise me.<br /><br /><i>I wonder how many members think about what SG has negatively said in the past when they see him preach?</i><br /><br />I'm sure many do although he says enough in the present to make the past dim.New BBC Open Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300115421477555376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36564514.post-9569331962708645282011-04-16T20:18:23.810-05:002011-04-16T20:18:23.810-05:00Did you hear that Bellevue asked or forced a well ...Did you hear that Bellevue asked or forced a well known individual that is part of the praise team-to step down (he is allowed to finish the Prodigal) because he recently gave his testimony that included being delivered years ago from pornography. Apparently, the church or some high ranked person was and is afraid what the members will think when they see him singing during services. <br />I wonder how many members think about what SG has negatively said in the past when they see him preach?<br /><br />Rugged GuyRugged Guy For Christhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05842938324822005787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36564514.post-7335202585579821072011-03-27T18:10:22.971-05:002011-03-27T18:10:22.971-05:00struggling,
That's one of my two main problem...struggling,<br /><br />That's one of my two main problems with this. One is the hiring out of the church for commercial ventures. The other is what's bothered me about this from the time I read that the church is busing in women from "underserved" areas.<br /><br />They're doing this why now? So "underserved" women can watch fashion shows of people dressed in expensive clothes they can't afford? Look at all the expensive junk they can't afford? Maybe get a complimentary mini spa treatment they have no way of ever affording in real life. Okay, someone is giving away a nursery makeover to a deserving family. That'll be great for one lucky family.<br /><br />Let's face it. The demographic at Bellevue is not the same as that of "underserved" areas of Memphis. That's just a fact. It's not being racist, classist, or whatever. It just is. It's almost as if they're bringing "underserved" people in just to rub their noses in it, to show them how the other half live, and maybe to make themselves feel a little better for a few hours.<br /> <br />I'm not a poor person from the 'hood (okay, we're pretty poor right now, but I digress), but I know how insignificant I feel when I walk into that building. Especially if you go up there during the week when it's almost empty. Fancy furniture and drapes all over, all that wood and brass (very '80s/early '90s but still fancy), all the plasma screen TVs hanging around, the big floral arrangements and tchotchkes everywhere. It reminds me of a huge fancy hotel. I've never stayed in anything fancier than a Holiday Inn (the old ones), but I've walked through The Peabody a few times. All that's missing are the rolling brass luggage racks and bellhops in fringed uniforms. It's nice but it's cold.<br /> <br />Now, if I feel that way, can you imagine how intimidating that place must be to the people Steve claims to want to attract? Are they going to start running bus service from the 'hood every Sunday? Because that's the only way they're going to ever get them there. I don't think they do want to get them there. I think they want to bus them in occasionally (4th of July, the defunct Family Fun Festival, this) for appearances. Even Steve isn't so naive to think they're going to get money out of people they bus in from across town.New BBC Open Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300115421477555376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36564514.post-21585828398403154262011-03-27T17:47:10.909-05:002011-03-27T17:47:10.909-05:00the problem with this, IMO, is that there are no m...the problem with this, IMO, is that there are no ministries involved....there are hundreds of local ministries that work with pregnant and single mothers in our community. They are doing wonderful work....what a lost opportunity for hurting and needy women to be exposed to what the body of Christ is doing on their behalf Very disappointing......again.strugglingtostayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05836041152638965123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36564514.post-62338616632979096032011-03-27T09:41:41.297-05:002011-03-27T09:41:41.297-05:00Believe what you want then. I'm not angry. I...Believe what you want then. I'm not angry. I'm disgusted. There's a big difference. I didn't like a lot of what was going on under AR's watch either. I just wasn't as aware of a lot of it as I am now.<br /><br />However, I don't recall him renting out the church for secular conventions. Do you? If that ever happened and someone can provide the details, I can try to address it, but this is the here and now, not "the way AR did it." I've never thought SG is the problem with Bellevue. Rather, he's a symptom of a much deeper problem that began long before he ever came on the scene.<br /><br />Also, if you believe this is just nitpicking, why do you bother responding?New BBC Open Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300115421477555376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36564514.post-74273993198408803902011-03-26T17:37:28.756-05:002011-03-26T17:37:28.756-05:00resentment, I'd say.
There were no games in t...resentment, I'd say.<br /><br />There were no games in the childrens ministry under Adrian?<br /><br />No one ever paid money for say a retreat under Adrian?<br /><br />You are angry about the past and this thread is nit picking.drstevejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10604652620846579176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36564514.post-48700258435275222132011-03-25T22:23:35.052-05:002011-03-25T22:23:35.052-05:00Sour grapes? That implies jealousy or resentment ...Sour grapes? That implies jealousy or resentment to me. What does "sour grapes" have to do with moneychangers and "daddy obstacle courses" in the church?New BBC Open Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300115421477555376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36564514.post-69660049639670510042011-03-25T20:46:34.939-05:002011-03-25T20:46:34.939-05:00What's the big deal here? This is a sour grape...What's the big deal here? This is a sour grapes thread.drstevejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10604652620846579176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36564514.post-84405554854060868232011-03-24T21:09:13.280-05:002011-03-24T21:09:13.280-05:00Also.... Bellevue Baptist will hold its FIRST ever...Also.... Bellevue Baptist will hold its FIRST ever (drum roll, please)<br /><br /><br />Easter Egg Hunt:<br /><br /><br /> "Join us by helping out on Bellevue Loves Memphis Wednesdays Mar 30, & Apr 6 as we fill 50,000+ Easter eggs for the Bellevue Eggstravaganza." <br /><br />There was a time when Chickens and Rabbits didn't mix with Jesus at Bellevue,<br /><br /> Apparently the Marketing Department has taken charge (after Steve & Donna took out the Trash)<br /><br />.gopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248697714473635198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36564514.post-60941797311390783082011-03-24T20:32:34.361-05:002011-03-24T20:32:34.361-05:00The new trendy braclet around Bellevue Baptist is ...The new trendy braclet around Bellevue Baptist is now the purple: <br /><br />"Gripes Be Gone"<br /><br />Isn't it a lovely day today, not a care in the world.<br /><br />Slurp......gopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248697714473635198noreply@blogger.com