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Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by SterlingTowers(m): 5:50pm On Sep 25, 2013
Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man in Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor in Disguise

Pastor Jeremiah Steepek transformed himself into a homeless person and went to the 10,000 member church that he was to be introduced as the head pastor at that morning.

He walked around his soon to be church for 30 minutes while it was filling with people for service, only 3 people out of the 7-10,000 people said hello to him.

He asked people for change to buy food – no one in the church gave him change.

He went into the sanctuary to sit down in the front of the church and was asked by the ushers if he would please sit in the back.

He greeted people to be greeted back with stares and dirty looks, with people looking down on him and judging him.

As he sat in the back of the church, he listened to the church announcements and such.

When all that was done, the elders went up and were excited to introduce the new pastor of the church to the congregation.

“We would like to introduce to you Pastor Jeremiah Steepek.” The congregation looked around clapping with joy and anticipation.

The homeless man sitting in the back stood up and started walking down the aisle. The clapping stopped with all eyes on him.

He walked up the altar and took the microphone from the elders (who were in on this) and paused for a moment then he recited,

“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

‘The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

After he recited this, he looked towards the congregation and told them all what he had experienced that morning. Many began to cry and many heads were bowed in shame.

He then said, “Today I see a gathering of people, not a church of Jesus Christ. The world has enough people, but not enough disciples. When will YOU decide to become disciples?”

He then dismissed service until next week.

Following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ should be more than just talk. It ought to be a lifestyle that others around you can love about you and share in.

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Re: Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by gtrust: 5:59pm On Sep 25, 2013
what if next week nobody come church
Re: Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by OJODEL10(m): 6:25pm On Sep 25, 2013
I'M SURE THEY HAD LEARNT A LESSON
Re: Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by ckkris: 6:32pm On Sep 25, 2013
[] Jesus will definitely come
Re: Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by tobalade1: 6:44pm On Sep 25, 2013
gtrust: what if next week nobody come church
God's house can never be in lack of people for God said i will build my church and the gate of hell shall not prevail against it

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Re: Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by Krak(m): 6:47pm On Sep 25, 2013
These kinds of teachings will always be remembered by the congregation.

This is a message to all men of faith out there.

ARE YOU PRACTICING WHAT YOU PREACH??

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Re: Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by Nobody: 7:03pm On Sep 25, 2013
Krak: These kinds of teachings will always be remembered by the congregation.

This is a message to all men of faith out there.

ARE YOU PRACTICING WHAT YOU PREACH??
I pray everyone learns from dis message.
Re: Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by richeyy(m): 7:55pm On Sep 25, 2013
Truly inspiring.
Re: Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by mrakin(m): 8:09pm On Sep 25, 2013
That pastor is a real teacher of God's word. He is not interested in the money he will make through offerings and tithe but in the congregation. He wants them to have the mind and attitudes of Christ. We all need to practise what we profess. We need to have love for God and our neighbour.
Re: Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by tpia5: 8:10pm On Sep 25, 2013
gtrust: what if next week nobody come church

Good question.
Re: Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by SterlingTowers(m): 8:12pm On Sep 25, 2013
Our ultimate responsibility is reconciliation of souls to christ. It shows that those brethren are not truly reconcile with Christ. If you are viewing this thread, are you truly reconcile with Christ? Search your heart and make amends if you need assistance about going about we are ready and honoured to be part of your success story. Feel free to reach out.
Re: Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by oderemo(m): 8:16pm On Sep 25, 2013
ckkris: [] Jesus will definitely come
Imagine that was Christ , u guys are in for a shock of a life time.
Re: Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by Nobody: 9:24pm On Sep 25, 2013
tobalade 1: God's house can never be in lack of people for God said i will build my church and the gate of hell shall not prevail against it

Oga say d truth. D church can b empty nxt week
Re: Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by StellaBella(f): 9:24pm On Sep 25, 2013
Very nice!
Re: Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by tpia5: 9:59pm On Sep 25, 2013
tobalade 1: God's house can never be in lack of people for God said i will build my church and the gate of hell shall not prevail against it

sir or ma'am, lack or abundance of people is not what is being referred to in that verse.
Re: Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by Nobody: 10:48pm On Sep 25, 2013
tpia@:


sir or ma'am, lack or abundance of people is not what is being referred to in that verse.

I tire o
Re: Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by kimco(m): 11:58pm On Sep 25, 2013
opibycar:

Oga say d truth. D church can b empty nxt week

Then the pastor has done his work well. Congratulations pastor, i salute u.

Those who had money and said they were gonna give it to the church as tithe, offering or seed sowing yet were ready to let the beggar starve. Such is today's christian life.
Re: Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by 3ace(m): 6:12am On Sep 26, 2013
OJODEL10: I'M SURE THEY HAD LEARNT A LESSON
It just for a short. The will soon forget. Moral of the story is do not despise. Treat all men equally.
Re: Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man In Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor In Dis by nerodenero: 6:32am On Sep 26, 2013
Assuming this was a test and if one passes,he would be granted eternity,that is how all would have failed.Indeed,a food for thought!

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