Greetings from afar!

[Sir Oral Essex III]

Brother James Dewitt advised I introduce myself and here is my wise crack at it! So hello to all, my name is Sir Oral Essex the third. I am the son of Oral Essex Jr. and the brother of Amos Essex.

I don't know if this is the formal introduction the fine administrators of this talking board require, but it is my best attempt!

So again, hello to all.

[DIDO2SPAC]

Re: Greetings from afar!

Mr Essex.

What is your chosen denomination to our blessed faith? Do you have a favorite bible passage? Where do you worship. I would love to learn more about my brothers in Christ.

PS. Have you ever considered a name change. Oral is, how do you say, able to stray pure minds, when reciting your full name.

[James Dewitt]

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Tell us Sir,what church do you attend? What if I may ask is your Favorite verse from the KJV 1611 ? Why has Jesus guided you to Gods favorite church? I am sure all my fellow brothers and sisters would love to hear your testimony of Jesus.

[Bob4God]

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Hello Mr. Essex, thank you for somewhat introducing yourself.

We would like to know more about you. You aren't a Catholick are you?

[James Hutchins]

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I heard he is a Homer, something about wind instruments.

[Sir Oral Essex III]

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So many inquiries to address! I must admit, my head is spinning a bit.

I hope it is acceptable among these fine people, but I choose the denomination of "non-denominational." Hah! What an ironic statement. I did not intend such a thing.

I very much enjoy the Scripture, Romans 3:23. It packs quite a punch, does it not?

On a personal level, if it is okay to say, I also enjoy Deut. 23:1.

"He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD."

Why do I enjoy this passage you ask? My late wife Agatha once entered into a discussion with a man that was deprived of his manhood by his wife because of infidelity. It was quite a tussle between the two, but my dear Agatha rose victorious and actually brought the young man to Salvation. We never brought the man to church for obvious reasons, but when I think on this Scripture, I always have fond thoughts of Agatha.

[JCfreak41]

Re: Greetings from afar!

Mr Essex.

What is your chosen denomination to our blessed faith? Do you have a favorite bible passage? Where do you worship. I would love to learn more about my brothers in Christ.

PS. Have you ever considered a name change. Oral is, how do you say, able to stray pure minds, when reciting your full name.

I don't mean to question you or anything, but what about terms like oral hygienists, oral surgery, orally breathing, or oral reports? These terms don't seem to stray my mind to unpure thoughts. Or the man Oral Roberts? Just a thought.

[Sir Oral Essex III]

Re: Greetings from afar!

Mr Essex.

What is your chosen denomination to our blessed faith? Do you have a favorite bible passage? Where do you worship. I would love to learn more about my brothers in Christ.

PS. Have you ever considered a name change. Oral is, how do you say, able to stray pure minds, when reciting your full name.

I understand that concern very much. But I dare not change what I am called by. It was my father's name, and his father before him. I do sense the underlying tones to it, but alas, it is something I must deal with.

Though it is quite the conversation starter! (And may I include, often leading to spiritual discussions with the unsaved. So maybe it is a blessing!)

[Bob4God]

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Are you or are you not a Catholick?

[James Dewitt]

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I hope it is acceptable among these fine people, but I choose the denomination of "non-denominational." Hah! What an ironic statement. I did not intend such a thing.

So you belong to what church? By chance might you be a Worshiper of Mary?

[Sir Oral Essex III]

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Are you or are you not a Catholick?

Of course I am not! I thought I registered myself with the "non-denominational" denomination. (That never ceases to amuse me!)

So you belong to what church? By chance might you be a Worshiper of Mary?

Oh dear. Regrets kind sir. I cannot believe I let your question slip my mind.

I have been a member of Covenant Fellowship Journey Church in Trenton, New Jersey for many years. The teachings of the pastor relate VERY closely to the baptist denomination with the one alteration being a different view of the idea of alter calls.

[Sir Oral Essex III]

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I was informed also to re-direct my intentions of finding this forum. I came to this place simply to relate to like-minded individuals and let iron sharpen iron, if I may.

[Bob4God]

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Thank you for clearing that matter up.

Unfortunately, I have never heard of the church you hail from and am quite concerned for your salvation. I would like very much for you to abandon your current set of beliefs and take up ours instead. They're much better.

[Sir Oral Essex III]

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Thank you for clearing that matter up.

Unfortunately, I have never heard of the church you hail from and am quite concerned for your salvation. I would like very much for you to abandon your current set of beliefs and take up ours instead. They're much better.

I definitely would not be opposed to this.

[LittleMissV]

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How lovely! We are absolutely delighted to welcome new members who, like us, want to spread the love the Baptist Church preaches.