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TLFisher · 07-03-2012, 07:10 PM

One subject that has been discussed on thus forum is also found in letter #3 of the Great Lakes Brothers to the Blended Brothers:

"You elucidate in great detail the occasions of “much and thorough fellowship beginning in 1997” and conclude that, “we had a total of over eighty times to fellowship and pray together.” Brothers, you put great emphasis on the “quantity” of fellowship sessions, however, we are greatly concerned about the “quality” of the fellowship on those occasions. Whether genuine fellowship occurred is not determined by the hours brothers log in the same room. Some Great Lakes brothers who attended testified their distinct impression that what you term “fellowship” was not an exercise in mutuality, but a “one-way street.” It seemed to them that important items had already been decided by an “inner circle” during pre-fellowship. When these items were presented to the whole group, it seemed members of the “outer circle” were expected to endorse, “rubber stamp,” and implement them. When important matters have been pre-determined by an “inner circle,” how can there be serious fellowship in mutuality?"

Later on in the letter another matter on coworkers.net that ties to this emphasis on the subject of fellowship:

"Are you brothers willing to accept fellowship in mutuality? Or, are you only willing to have “fellowship” on terms dictated by you and when the agenda and channels of fellowship are controlled by you?"

Which is why forum's such as this came into existence. There was no liberty to fellowship in mutuality. As a result a forum such as this provided means to discuss matters, issues, etc without persecution.

07-03-2012, 07:10 PM	#24
TLFisher Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Renton, Washington Posts: 3,558	Great Lakes Brothers Letter #3 One subject that has been discussed on thus forum is also found in letter #3 of the Great Lakes Brothers to the Blended Brothers: "You elucidate in great detail the occasions of “much and thorough fellowship beginning in 1997” and conclude that, “we had a total of over eighty times to fellowship and pray together.” Brothers, you put great emphasis on the “quantity” of fellowship sessions, however, we are greatly concerned about the “quality” of the fellowship on those occasions. Whether genuine fellowship occurred is not determined by the hours brothers log in the same room. Some Great Lakes brothers who attended testified their distinct impression that what you term “fellowship” was not an exercise in mutuality, but a “one-way street.” It seemed to them that important items had already been decided by an “inner circle” during pre-fellowship. When these items were presented to the whole group, it seemed members of the “outer circle” were expected to endorse, “rubber stamp,” and implement them. When important matters have been pre-determined by an “inner circle,” how can there be serious fellowship in mutuality?" Later on in the letter another matter on coworkers.net that ties to this emphasis on the subject of fellowship: "Are you brothers willing to accept fellowship in mutuality? Or, are you only willing to have “fellowship” on terms dictated by you and when the agenda and channels of fellowship are controlled by you?" Which is why forum's such as this came into existence. There was no liberty to fellowship in mutuality. As a result a forum such as this provided means to discuss matters, issues, etc without persecution.