The worship team at New Creation Church in Hillsboro, Oregon.
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An Oregon church that instituted a ban on fat people as part of a slew of mandatory guidelines to be a part of the congregation's worship team has come under fire online for the discriminating rule it says is necessary, in part, for the anointing to flow through team members.
Officials at the controversial church identified as the New Creation Church, in Hillsboro, Oregon, initially had the "Worship Team Guidelines" posted on their website but removed it after it began receiving unwanted attention. A copy of the guidelines, however, was made available elsewhere and it details the ban on "excessive weight" among worship team members along with a number of other typical holiness requirements common to Pentecostal churches, like evidence of speaking in other tongues.
"No Excessive weight. Weight is something that many people have to deal with. Make sure that you are taking care of your temple, exercising and eating properly," the church warned.
The Christian Post reached out to the church on Thursday about the document and a frustrated church member responded: "Thank you for calling but we have no comment."
It is made very clear in the document that while image is very important in this house of God, worship team members must also dress with moderation.
"We want the worship team to look the best they can! Remember that the way we look is of utmost importance. We are the first thing the congregation sees. People do judge by appearance. We never get a second chance to make that first impression. Please be sure that your style and clothing bring honor and glory to God, isn't excessive and doesn't draw unnecessary attention to yourself," it said.
The document makes it very clear that in order to be a part of the worship team, members must be in "100% agreement" with the guidelines. So if you have an excessive weight issue but can sing really well, you must shed the excess pounds at the gym before you can join New Creation Church's worship team.
"Since you are interested in this area of ministry we want you to be encouraged and know that our desire is to see you fulfill all God has called you to do and be. As a part of the worship team, we have specific guidelines that we have established for our team to work together and to be the best we can be," the church explained in the document. "Please read this carefully. You must be in 100% agreement for you to flow with our team and in order for the anointing to flow through you."
The document, which was first posted to a Facebook page called Stuff Christian Culture Likes, further adds: "If you do not meet the standards set forth in these guidelines, you will disqualify yourself as a part of the Worship Team."
Members of the public who reviewed the document appeared appalled by the overt display of superficiality.
"Seriously, no fat people leading worship. And no one with a spine, either," Lorna Hartman wrote.
"Ughhhh as a former worship team member, I literally. Can't. Even. #Puke," added Alison Valderrama.
"Seriously, no fat people leading worship. And no one with a spine, either," Lorna Hartman wrote.
"Ughhhh as a former worship team member, I literally. Can't. Even. #Puke," added Alison Valderrama.
Speaking to Oregon Live in an earlier interview, however, Pastor Rebecca Sundholm who leads the church along with her husband, Rod, says that the guidelines had been on the website for a long time and she was "dumbfounded" by the controversy.
Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/church-bans-fat-people-from-worship-team-because-they-would-interrupt-flow-of-anointing-170814/#j3K54KAAFGZQdxu0.99
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The worship team at New Creation Church in Hillsboro, Oregon.
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An Oregon church that instituted a ban on fat people as part of a slew of mandatory guidelines to be a part of the congregation's worship team has come under fire online for the discriminating rule it says is necessary, in part, for the anointing to flow through team members.
Officials at the controversial church identified as the New Creation Church, in Hillsboro, Oregon, initially had the "Worship Team Guidelines" posted on their website but removed it after it began receiving unwanted attention. A copy of the guidelines, however, was made available elsewhere and it details the ban on "excessive weight" among worship team members along with a number of other typical holiness requirements common to Pentecostal churches, like evidence of speaking in other tongues.
"No Excessive weight. Weight is something that many people have to deal with. Make sure that you are taking care of your temple, exercising and eating properly," the church warned.
The Christian Post reached out to the church on Thursday about the document and a frustrated church member responded: "Thank you for calling but we have no comment."
It is made very clear in the document that while image is very important in this house of God, worship team members must also dress with moderation.
"We want the worship team to look the best they can! Remember that the way we look is of utmost importance. We are the first thing the congregation sees. People do judge by appearance. We never get a second chance to make that first impression. Please be sure that your style and clothing bring honor and glory to God, isn't excessive and doesn't draw unnecessary attention to yourself," it said.
The document makes it very clear that in order to be a part of the worship team, members must be in "100% agreement" with the guidelines. So if you have an excessive weight issue but can sing really well, you must shed the excess pounds at the gym before you can join New Creation Church's worship team.
"Since you are interested in this area of ministry we want you to be encouraged and know that our desire is to see you fulfill all God has called you to do and be. As a part of the worship team, we have specific guidelines that we have established for our team to work together and to be the best we can be," the church explained in the document. "Please read this carefully. You must be in 100% agreement for you to flow with our team and in order for the anointing to flow through you."
The document, which was first posted to a Facebook page called Stuff Christian Culture Likes, further adds: "If you do not meet the standards set forth in these guidelines, you will disqualify yourself as a part of the Worship Team."
Members of the public who reviewed the document appeared appalled by the overt display of superficiality.
"Seriously, no fat people leading worship. And no one with a spine, either," Lorna Hartman wrote.
"Ughhhh as a former worship team member, I literally. Can't. Even. #Puke," added Alison Valderrama.
"Seriously, no fat people leading worship. And no one with a spine, either," Lorna Hartman wrote.
"Ughhhh as a former worship team member, I literally. Can't. Even. #Puke," added Alison Valderrama.
Speaking to Oregon Live in an earlier interview, however, Pastor Rebecca Sundholm who leads the church along with her husband, Rod, says that the guidelines had been on the website for a long time and she was "dumbfounded" by the controversy.
Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/church-bans-fat-people-from-worship-team-because-they-would-interrupt-flow-of-anointing-170814/#j3K54KAAFGZQdxu0.99
Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/church-bans-fat-people-from-worship-team-because-they-would-interrupt-flow-of-anointing-170814/#oXg7BBW8uPWIAYBS.99
An Oregon church that instituted a ban on fat people as part of a slew of mandatory guidelines to be a part of the congregation's worship team has come under fire online for the discriminating rule it says is necessary, in part, for the anointing to flow through team members.
Officials at the controversial church identified as the New Creation Church, in Hillsboro, Oregon, initially had the "Worship Team Guidelines" posted on their website but removed it after it began receiving unwanted attention. A copy of the guidelines, however, was made available elsewhere and it details the ban on "excessive weight" among worship team members along with a number of other typical holiness requirements common to Pentecostal churches, like evidence of speaking in other tongues.
"No Excessive weight. Weight is something that many people have to deal with. Make sure that you are taking care of your temple, exercising and eating properly," the church warned.
The Christian Post reached out to the church on Thursday about the document and a frustrated church member responded: "Thank you for calling but we have no comment."
It is made very clear in the document that while image is very important in this house of God, worship team members must also dress with moderation.
"We want the worship team to look the best they can! Remember that the way we look is of utmost importance. We are the first thing the congregation sees. People do judge by appearance. We never get a second chance to make that first impression. Please be sure that your style and clothing bring honor and glory to God, isn't excessive and doesn't draw unnecessary attention to yourself," it said.
The document makes it very clear that in order to be a part of the worship team, members must be in "100% agreement" with the guidelines. So if you have an excessive weight issue but can sing really well, you must shed the excess pounds at the gym before you can join New Creation Church's worship team.
"Since you are interested in this area of ministry we want you to be encouraged and know that our desire is to see you fulfill all God has called you to do and be. As a part of the worship team, we have specific guidelines that we have established for our team to work together and to be the best we can be," the church explained in the document. "Please read this carefully. You must be in 100% agreement for you to flow with our team and in order for the anointing to flow through you."
The document, which was first posted to a Facebook page called Stuff Christian Culture Likes, further adds: "If you do not meet the standards set forth in these guidelines, you will disqualify yourself as a part of the Worship Team."
Members of the public who reviewed the document appeared appalled by the overt display of superficiality.
"Seriously, no fat people leading worship. And no one with a spine, either," Lorna Hartman wrote.
"Ughhhh as a former worship team member, I literally. Can't. Even. #Puke," added Alison Valderrama.
"Seriously, no fat people leading worship. And no one with a spine, either," Lorna Hartman wrote.
"Ughhhh as a former worship team member, I literally. Can't. Even. #Puke," added Alison Valderrama.
Speaking to Oregon Live in an earlier interview, however, Pastor Rebecca Sundholm who leads the church along with her husband, Rod, says that the guidelines had been on the website for a long time and she was "dumbfounded" by the controversy.
Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/church-bans-fat-people-from-worship-team-because-they-would-interrupt-flow-of-anointing-170814/#j3K54KAAFGZQdxu0.99
Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/church-bans-fat-people-from-worship-team-because-they-would-interrupt-flow-of-anointing-170814/#oXg7BBW8uPWIAYBS.99
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Matthew 6:33
"Wealth and riches will be in his house, And his righteousness endures forever." Psalms 112:3
"And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My name’s sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life." Matthew 19:29
A man or woman who has been focusing all attention on financial gains, or business, or social prestige, or who has centered all his affection on some one person experiences a devastating sense of loss when denied the thing that has given life its meaning.
In these tragic moments, the individual recognizes how terribly and completely alone he is.
In that moment the Holy Spirit may cause the worldly bandages to fall from his eyes so that he sees clearly for the first time.
He recognizes that God is the only source of real power, and the only enduring fountainhead of love and companionship.
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