Comments on: First Mt. Olive FWB Church Fire

By: Faith in Action | Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church rebuilding after devastating blaze

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:07:15 +0000

[...] day with news on the other line that one of Baltimore’s most historic churches had been struck by lightning. I jumped in the car and drove to the church and joined hundreds of others who gathered at the [...]

By: Linda Reeder

Linda Reeder — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 05:22:10 +0000

I belive in my bishop as well as my first lady, I heard the stories my finnal

ststement is this I refusse to get involved in the gossip nor will I bad

mouth my church. in times like these our church body should allways be

lifting our Bisiop and our church family up before the loard and stand as a

firm family. in faith, worship and praise this is not the time for foolishness if

this house of faith is going to rise from the asshes and yes Bishop preach the word.

By: Kool-Aid Man : - )

Kool-Aid Man : - ) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 23:34:34 +0000

Amen Brother Ray, Amen! Obviously Dee has been “drinking the Kool-Aid”. From what I understand, the allegations in the paper are not EVEN the tip of the iceberg concerning Mt. Olive and its financial problems. From what I understand, if people got the full revelation of the financial health, or lack thereof, of the church, there would be a revolt of the masses. From what I saw on TV, it looks like the church leaders as well as the members are in denial and are still functioning in “business as usual” mode. Jesus said that we would know the truth and the truth that we know would make us free. Until Mt. Olive, from the pulpit to the backdoor, acknowledges the truth, it will remain in bondage!

Shalom

By: Ray

Ray — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:08:35 +0000

I am a believer… In fact, I am a minister as well… I am so sorry for what happened… However, just because news is negative does not mean it isn’t factual. I would love the church to realistically live in the present world as well as the heavenlies. We are so SPIRITUAL that we tend to ignore what I believe God wants us to see CLEARLY. Apparently the church didn’t even know the depths of the financial crisis. Further, I heard no church ridiculing or defending any CEO of companies such as ENRON, WORLDCOMM and TYCO, who were getting richer and living large while their company was in a financial crisis and employees were losing their pensions. In fact, I heard the complete opposite. When we as church members give, we give in faith, not only in God, but in the shepherd. What a great testimony it would be if he were to sell this Bentley to pay off the church debt. He could still drive a more than adequate car, luxuries and all, but his reputation, as well as the church’s would be intact. The world sees this and scoffs. JUST MY OPINION… In Christ…

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:02:52 +0000

I am so upset at all of the negative new that the media have been putting out, but I know that God is up to something. They say first is the natural and then in the spirit, so God has allowed this church to be publicized in the natural for all to see, so when God is ready do do what He is about to do in the spiritual, people are going to be at awe. They will have no choice but to say, “LOOK WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE”. Watch out you unbeliever it is your turn to believe. And may God continue to bless Rabbi Fink, his wife and The Oheb Shalom family for your kindness.

Peace
Dee

By: Elder Cliche'

Elder Cliche' — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:12:42 +0000

Well Dr. Johns, I heard its not the first time that flames have come from the church!

By: Vernon Johns

Vernon Johns — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 08:29:23 +0000

I have been reading other news involving this church. Apparently the fire is still raging.

By: Samuel Draper

Samuel Draper — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:41:54 +0000

This saddened me. I live in a large active historic district. 490 structure all together. Every once in a while we also have tragic fire losses. God blessed you with no casualties and saving the glass.
http://www.historicnearwestside.com and members