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www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-LXXeYnNJgIt's my understanding that it has been mostly Charismatic churches that use what is called Praise Flags. My Sister-In-Law in Central California, is big on.Praise Flags and at her church, an Assembly of God church, several people participate.I have always loved the Scripture that says the Lord will lift up a banner against the forces of evil. So, as long as it is done with some form ofdecorum and or organization, I'm for it. If there are people who want to do it and it is meaningful to them, I'm on board as long as the rest of the congregation don't feel it disrupts their worship.If your churches allows or encourages the use of banners, what are some Scriptures you use? Here is one I saw today:May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your requests. Psalm 20:5Does your worship service include Praise Flags?Doyl

The use of flags and streamers has not historically been looked upon here at ACTs as a valid ministry. But it is what my daughter loves to do in worship. She combines them with dance, mime, and sign language. She has a Theater Ed degree but is not really trained in dance...it is just the way she worships.Here's a link to a video on my FB page in which she used streamers for a Christmas song. The choir director at the PH church she attends now invited her to participate with three of the songs in their Christmas presentation.www.facebook.com/691241499/videos/vb.691241499/10153270283906500/?type=2&theater More of Him...less of me.twitter.com/camiracle77www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=691241499&ref=name

Re: First Baptist Church Using Praise Flags (V)

The COGOP has used flags since the 1920's.

OTCP,What picture were you trying to post? Mat

I was trying to post a new Rainbow Christian Flag, but I could not get the link right. If you google church flags you will be surprised how many churches/denominations have their own church flag. Generally, they use the same scriptures and many of the same elements in their designs.The standard Christian Flag (white with a blue field and red cross in the field - much like the USA flag design) flies over a variety of churches and religious institutions. To me the standard Christian Flag looks a lot like the Confederacy's Stainless Banner flag. I know that the fundamentalist Baptist are big on the Christian Flag, as are many Pentecostal churches.Mat

OTCP, I'm worried about you ... (L)

OTCP, I'm worried about you. I think you have a Homer fixation. Do you have a crown hidden in the storage room off the stage in the church that you put on when nobody's around? Or do you just wear your academic robes and pretend you are a Doctor or an Arch-Bishop or an Apostle or something?Yes, there is a crown on the flag, and yes it represents King Jesus, but no, the COGOP did not give or promote Homer wearing a crown. You know that when AJT died Homer was passed over for the younger son. Homer had been away from the COGOP for sometime (10 to 20 years) before he took to being King of the World. Homer just got ahead of the program. After all we shall wear a robe and crown.Here's a link for you:artists.letssingit.com/gaither-vocal-band-lyrics-i-shall-wear-a-crown-khl5kt2It raises the question - should we not wear a robe before we get to heaven?

Re: OTCP, I'm worried about you ... (L)

No Homer fixation, Mat. The ole boy just looks a mite comical in some a them pictures. OTCP,I would say comical is one of the kinder words used to describe those pictures. I think Pentecost history is full of what can be politely described as comical pictures. I always found the sight of large Pentecostal/holiness women with foot high beehive hair and and long dresses to be a bit comical. I guess, with your focus on false degrees, that those to claim them look comical in their academic robes.Strange garments and cultural curiosities aside, I know that Homer, and most likely those beehive sisters lived a righteous lives. What is not comical are those who wear long robes and claim great titles while living lives of sin and debauchery. There are your whited sepulchers full of dead men's bones. Mat