tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post2926549461131854066..comments2024-01-25T05:05:26.688-08:00Comments on Stuff Apostolics Like: #174 - Using Forms of Address That Don't Make Sense to Non-Apo'sJoel Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15449770157998900843noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-20907248085478178752010-10-23T09:45:42.539-07:002010-10-23T09:45:42.539-07:00Never, ever, thought about the fact that we call J...Never, ever, thought about the fact that we call Jesus by his first name. My Sunday School student's parents are appalled when their children don't call me "Sister Amy" but I cringe at that. Now I have a reason to cease the madness!! I'm just Amy. Praise the Lord.Just Amy. PTLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-26672698521492241692010-07-26T11:30:23.288-07:002010-07-26T11:30:23.288-07:00RJ, if I remember correctly...it was you greeting ...RJ, if I remember correctly...it was you greeting other fellows with a "holy kiss". <br />Ryan, good post! I remember Laura Payne making us promise not to call her "Sis. Payne" on tour because she said that people would think that she was a "progressive nun". <br />BTW...I personally prefer the "Hallelujah, Bro/Sis!" greeting. I shout it at everyone...Apo or not.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872139648310814191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-67611072335152312492010-07-26T08:51:14.157-07:002010-07-26T08:51:14.157-07:00"although we call Jesus by his first name, he..."although we call Jesus by his first name, heaven forbid we should call an elder by her/his" LOL Great post! I am going to steal that line.Corey Kitchenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17586805588281466087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-21361794145551408852010-07-21T12:12:49.588-07:002010-07-21T12:12:49.588-07:00Joel - HAHA - "does he feel like he's in ...Joel - HAHA - "does he feel like he's in the wrong place" Absolutely - it's an odd tradition to maintain. Funny too that I don't call my biological brother, brother. I call him by his name. He knows he's my brother and I don't have to remind him or anyone else of that fact. It simply is. As far as the cult thing - there are some negative connotations attached because of some extremists/weirdos. I'm all for cutting our losses and moving forward with names. <br /><br />And RJ - I love your last name. It's freaking awesome. I would definitely have to make an exception and go around calling you Brother Aycock. Everywhere. At the top of my lungs.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926712525076132009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-82759463349586288022010-07-21T10:56:10.761-07:002010-07-21T10:56:10.761-07:00There is a bit of a cultural shift in that our mor...There is a bit of a cultural shift in that our more progressive congregations call their entire ministry staff "pastor," but this is still ver hierarchical. Also, it's just flat out funny. What do we have against calling each other by name? My name is RJ Aycock, is it that uncomfortable for you to say? Oh, okay, I see your point.<br /><br />By the way, I have been greeted by a holy kiss before... by a brother... I'd rather be commanded to praise the Lord.RJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251483485169828473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-66280062660372578612010-07-21T10:11:20.181-07:002010-07-21T10:11:20.181-07:00My first question is, if a guest walks in and hear...My first question is, if a guest walks in and hears the titles of brother/sister for the first time in church. What goes through his/her head? Does he feel like he's in the wrong place because he is certain that he is not a biological sibling of anyone in the congregation?<br /><br /><br />Secondly, I work at a public school with a several other apostolics. Now most of them i didn't know that well and went to other churches so calling them "Mr." or "Mrs." was easy, but my best friends mom works there as well. For years she as been "Sister. _______" to me. When I see her and talk with her or just say hello, rarely do I catch myself calling her "Mrs." but rather go with the traditional "sister" and the moment it comes out of my mouth I stand in embarrassment and quickly look around to see who heard the phrase....and most of the time someone is noticing and I always get that look like "Yeah, I always suspected you guys were in a cult."Joel Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15449770157998900843noreply@blogger.com