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Hi LH. Was in residence with you for a year. Was F11. Our son who's about your age was Samuel Greenwell. Ring a bell? Send me a personal if you want to know more. Jardinero

And back at ya, Shell! Jardinero

Oh, come on! There HAVE to be some of you out there (or some of you in F-10, F-12 who were in IN at the same time!!!!!??????? Any of you know the Greenwells? Jardinero (weeding my own garden)

Hey 8th Corpse guys: Quick question. I was reading some of the old docs on GSC the other day. Out of morbid curiousity, I read through the names of dropped/inactive/booted out Corpse and saw the name Bob Magdits (name alone, no wife listed). The Magdits were out in our area in No.Calif. after their graduation and I always wondered what became of them when everything fell apart. Couldn't even imagine the outspoken JAP Bonnie putting up with all that legalistic b.s. for long. So since Bobby was listed alone, I figure she split out? He's listed in Florida. Anyone know about Bonnie or what he's doing now? Jardinero (still weeding my own garden)

Tom: Well said, brother. Yes, the pure and simple move of the Holy Spirit... Quote: "The Word moved wonderfully with signs, miracles, and wonders following in the early '70s because it was a genuine move of the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ was the head of these movements, and the parts worked in holy spirit coordinated symmetry. The body of Christ comes with its own joints and bands of ministry. the body of Christ really can operate with Christ as the head." We lived in an area with no leadership "over" us for a number of years and when we moved back to the Bay Area, we were shocked by the confining structure, the squelching of the spirit of God - - the "me, me, me! Let me be in charge, let me rule, let me play God!" mentality that had taken over. It only got worse with time, and you're right on Tom, with every program, with every administrative level they added, that genuine move of the Spirit got squelched pretty fast. The scriptural emphasis of Jesus Christ being the head of the body, of him really being our lord, of each believer's loving service to the master was sorely overlooked in teachings and the gracious gift of God to every believer, paid for by Jesus which enables each saved soul to play such a significant, unique and vital part in the edifying of the Body was replaced by "another" gospel. Truly God is so much bigger than what came to be known as the "move of the Word" in later years. As for me, I slowly continue to regain true humility before God once again as I loose the bondage I allowed myself to become entangled in. The joy is coming back as I endeavor to live simply before God. There's much I do not yet fully understand about serving the Master, but day by day...the answers are coming. Tom, you are very loving to post what you did. I pray that the fire for God within your heart continues to burn and your unique ministry within the Body will be full. Much love, Jardinero P.S. Correction of doctrinal error: "..but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed." Galatians 1:7,8

Thanks, Oakspear, for bringing this to the top again. I've only recently discovered GSC. I've been reading the old posts and was looking for this old thread that some of you had alluded to. Glad I could read some of Doug and Ralph's posts. Made me cry. Ralph was one of the honest ones and fought so hard when he was at HQ for those of us who ran twigs and branches on the field to get some support (once all the $ went to HQ, all the money we needed for classes, large meetings, etc. came out of our own pockets). I got involved in '73 in Calif. and knew some of the old guys in Oakland, Alameda and Mill Valley area. Del and Nancy, the Abellas, Ralph & Joann Anderson, Brian Yim, Walter Crinnion, Brian Heney, Doug Simeon, Pat Powell, Tom Saffold, Jerry Carr. Mary Jo Roesche Powell and Valerie Good Squibb and my sister and I went to grade school together. Anyway, many of us were witnessed to and undersheperded by very bold, very sweet and loving people who were the "old timers". We were all teenagers, loved God so very much, each had our great stories of deliverance. I received great physical and mental healing in my life. We loved to witness in those days, teach Romans 10:9 and lead people right into tongues. I will always remain thankful for those days and being exposed to the Bible for the first time in my life at that young age. God has always been there for me and continues to love me and teach me in such incredible ways. Thank you to all who shared on those old threads. Much love, Jardinero

Nolongerlurking: I went to a Women's Advance that Joe Guarini's and Bob Carden's group in IL did in Michigan for surrounding states. Had lunch with Diane Giles. Knew her name, but had never met her. She's doing well and can't remember if she's in IL or Michigan. But could trace her down if you'd really like to contact her. Jardinero

Any of you lingering here? I'm in Indianapolis now. Jardinero