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@Chockfull - your guess would make sense with me, but it's definitely from a mail distribution list (typewritten address, 'non-profit/postage paid' within the stamp corner).

I have a family member who recently received one of these. Do we have a headcount on unfortunate recipients?? Any other insights as to the logic / mechanisms of this last ditch effort for renewed followership??

Another great delusional claim: "The Way Corps: The Greatest Leadership Training Program on Earth." My @$$. Not an ounce of leadership comes from within.

Garibaldi, now with Tower of Power, was actually involved for some time. Actually listed as one of the most influential drummers of all time. I remember a rumor of MC Hammer taking the foundational class. Wow.

"Of course a lot of their parents like to tell them they are the future of the way ministry. That leaves a lot of them feeling unduly pressured. Then the people who were not "raised in the word" are sort of standing there feeling like chopped liver. That was my experiences anyways. " Exactly, OldSkool. Hit the nail on the head.

My sister was one of those reproved for organizing a bible study/fellowship without parental supervision. I was so irate upon hearing of the reproof from this. Too bad--great example of how the Way actually drives folks away from God.

Hahahah. I was actually one of those show performed in this. Didn't know the origins of it, but I could take three guesses as to who wanted to organize the NK park jam session. Amazing the amount of control paranoia will drive one to.

LEAD is conducted at a local Ohio state park....A local branch coordinator who used to be at Gunnison is now in charge of the evolution...

Two issues here: (1) The Way Corps considers itself leadership training. I am not impressed at all by the products coming from the in-residence Way Corps program. Yes-men and -women with none of the skills required to lead God's people, let alone a military unit or schoolchildren. (2) Academic training there does not even begin to develop critical thinking or research skills, the end goal of any higher education program. It is an embarrassment to American universities to award any degree at the completion of the Way Corps training.

I always thought it was funny to see how many elaborative (and synonymic) descriptors could be placed into the standard Way greeting. . . example: God mightily and abundantly bless your tremendously tender, loving, and wonderful heart in the healing, gracious, and saving name of our living lord and saviour Christ Jesus.

"Electrifying." A lot of former staffers probably were familiar with the letter opener, "Dear Ones."

Penworks: "Thank you for obviating this. Apathy about the seriousness of these matters is beyond belief. If any of us has knowledge that can help someone else who is in pain but we withhold it, then shame on us. If any of us has knowledge that sheds light on past events to reveal their nature or their lessons, than I think most would agree that it is our moral obligation to speak up." Well said, indeed. Also touched on throughout history: "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." (Edmund Burke)

Advance (vs. Retreat) Third Aid, now healing support (vs. First AID) Rest and Readiness (vs. Rest and Relaxation)

Was warned against looking at WayDale by leadership.

(From Nottawayfer:) "BTW: Rozilla is leading the whole organization to it's end. I believe it will only be a matter of time. There are a few EXTREME diehards who stay because they don't realize there are other places to go. " Yes. Though maybe a place for another thread, does anybody have predictions on how it will finally close? Financial? Another lawsuit? Spirit of Flatulence?