I made an error when I listed my ordination succession a few weeks ago. I was ordained by Earle Wilson and he was ordained by William Neff. I had thought that Neff was ordained by early Pilgrim leader, Seth Rees, but upon further investigation, he was actually ordained by Winfred Cox. Thus, my ordination line takes a fortunate turn. It was a struggle reconciling Rees anyway. I had taken a leap saying that he was ordained by the Nazarenes -- when, in fact, he was originally "recorded" (not ordained) by the Quakers, and the Nazarenes claim they never ordained him. I find that hard to believe -- especially when, according to historian, Kostlevy, he participated in ordinations for the Metropolitan Church Association, a forerunner of the Pilgrim Holiness Church. Anyhow -- deepest apologies for leading anyone astray and here is the updated ordination succession for Earle Wilson and anyone ordained by him (including former Wesleyan GS, JoAnne Lyon). I was ordained by Earle Wils
Wow--that's sure negative thinking! As a "middle child" I've never looked at life that way.
ReplyDeleteOn the contrary, I think it's a positive statement, and quite encouraging. It might be difficult for the moment, but it's just the middle, and that's the way things look in the middle. In the end, it will be much better.
ReplyDeleteI agree with anonymous. It seems like negative thinking to me. What of the expectant mother who is 4½ months along? What of the adult who is 45 yrs. old? What about the semester break for school? Come on! It's all good!
ReplyDeleteI took it the same way Larry did, and I really needed to hear it just now. Thanks!!!
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