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Post by sharikasten on Feb 8, 2023 14:17:08 GMT
same here. What minister was removed from Loveland? I think it was Rev. George Lanting and the boy was his grandson I figured as much, but was his grandson a Lanting? I didn’t know of Lantings in Loveland in the past many years.
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Post by sharikasten on Feb 8, 2023 14:20:09 GMT
I also do not single out the PRCA as the only denomination where sexual, physical, and spiritual abuse happens. However, not many claim to be "the purest manifestation of the church in the world." What recourse does that leave a survivor when their story of abuse is not believed, or who are quietly shushed because it would harm the church's reputation? I see/hear a nail being hit hard and driven home with this post!
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Post by beachbum on Feb 8, 2023 14:29:36 GMT
That is the result of a Denomination that lacks Love. Jesus washed the disciples feet to show how we are to act towards each other. Did anyone wash Lanting"s feet or Joosten's and all the rest? No they ran them out. And that this website exists is proof to all the nobody's in the PRC that have been run out too. You have nothing if you lack love( 1 Corinthians 13:2)
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Post by blindrealist on Feb 8, 2023 14:42:08 GMT
Lanting in the late 70s. Was given a handwritten note saying “You’re no longer a blessing to the Loveland congregation”. Sources close to the case state it’s believed the note matches DJE’s handwriting. A Coup of men in the congregation utilized the church visitors to strategically use the Church Order Article to remove him. He was the first to my knowledge, then Houck, Brummel, Dick, and Mahtani all were placed under the same removal strategy. If the guys financing the church don’t like what they’re paying for, this is how they fire preachers. Wow. This is the first I'm hearing of this. Crazy stuff. Yeah whatever happened to Houck? I kind of forgot about him. Brummel, Dick, and Mahtani I have an idea of what happened afterwards, but Houck just kind of dropped off the radar for me. Houck was at Peace Illinois. Was there for "too long." I heard he promised the consistory to take the next call. But his health was bad (heart issues) and the call was from Canada. Something about insurance made him decline the call. Then he was forced out by Peace' consistory through some church order article. He spoke out against the popularity contest among ministers.
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Post by prnolonger on Feb 8, 2023 14:52:36 GMT
Wow. This is the first I'm hearing of this. Crazy stuff. Yeah whatever happened to Houck? I kind of forgot about him. Brummel, Dick, and Mahtani I have an idea of what happened afterwards, but Houck just kind of dropped off the radar for me. Houck was at Peace Illinois. Was there for "too long." I heard he promised the consistory to take the next call. But his health was bad (heart issues) and the call was from Canada. Something about insurance made him decline the call. Then he was forced out by Peace' consistory through some church order article. He spoke out against the popularity contest among ministers.Seems like Houck may have been vindicated in the long run then, because I have some news for him regarding one of the most popular PR ministers of all time.
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Post by hazel on Feb 8, 2023 14:56:45 GMT
I think it was Rev. George Lanting and the boy was his grandson I figured as much, but was his grandson a Lanting? I didn’t know of Lantings in Loveland in the past many years. <Let's not dox people> The Admin Team
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Post by maggie on Feb 8, 2023 15:19:06 GMT
I feel like you have us enough clues…but I’m still clueless as to who this poor guy was. same here. What minister was removed from Loveland? Wasn't he minister in Holland for awhile and have 9 or 10 kids
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Post by stillvanrecovering on Feb 8, 2023 16:11:51 GMT
I also do not single out the PRCA as the only denomination where sexual, physical, and spiritual abuse happens. However, not many claim to be "the purest manifestation of the church in the world." What recourse does that leave a survivor when their story of abuse is not believed, or who are quietly shushed because it would harm the church's reputation? I see/hear a nail being hit hard and driven home with this post! I'd have no interest in contributing to this forum except for the PRC's disparagement of other churches and schools, maintaining it's a sin to leave, with eternity at stake. This harms all members, but exponentially injures survivors of sexual, physical, and spiritual assault. Placed in a box they can't escape as long as they believe this premise. The cost of escape is so very high. Moments of doubt wondering if the PRC IS right, still surrounded by family and (less) friends doing their best to convince you that you're the problem and trying to save your soul. So thankful to be encouraged by others here sharing their stories of freedom and healing - and hoping our continued presence here encourages others on their journey.
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Post by hazel on Feb 8, 2023 22:27:43 GMT
I figured as much, but was his grandson a Lanting? I didn’t know of Lantings in Loveland in the past many years. <Let's not dox people> The Admin Team
I’m sorry, I forgot that I wasn’t supposed to do that🤦♀️
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