The Order of the Candle

[WesleyJohn]

Here is the posting ground for members of the all-new "Order of the Candle."

You know who you are.

Gather here to discuss our all-secret plan to take over ChristianForums with unity, love, and the fire of the Holy Spirit.

Post here once you have been inducted, and do what you can to induct a new Nazarene/Wesleyan/Methodist member to the "Order of the Candle."

Grace and Peace,

WJ

[dsdumpling]

I'm here...Yay!! You are too cool WJ!

[AngelAmidala]

I am here too!! :)

:hug:

[WesleyJohn]

I've already made an offer on another candle.

Post here as soon as you have received your induction gift. By posting here (and displaying your candle) you agree to uphold the ideals of the "Order of the Candle" in all of your posting and discussion on CF.

/me isn't yet sure what the ideals of the "Order of the Candle" are yet.

Ideas?

[tiggs]

* Tiggs stands at attention with a mighty salute.

Here I am for special duty. :wave:

Thanks for inviting me WesleyJohn, I am honored to be included, and will hold my candle high!

[wvmtnkid]

Oh wow! A secret order! Can we have a secret handshake too? ;)

I will also do my best to uphold the ideals of the Order of the Candle! (Well, once we know what those ideals are! :) )

[dsdumpling]

/me sings...hide it under a bussel...NO! I'm gonna let it shine.

[WesleyJohn]

/me lost his candle when he put in on an auction for another one.

There are only 50 of them. I think we control about 12-15 of them right now. I know where 2 of them are, and am in negotiations for them.

I also have a fundraising auction going on to help us raise the much needed blessings to control the rest of the candles.

Ideals--

Let's see, how about this for starters:

Honesty
Peaceful
Loving
Full of the Holy Spirit
Fostering Unity on CF

Grace and Peace,

WJ

[tiggs]

Awesome WJ, I almost put a big bid on that rose! How much did it end up going for anyway?


(Hehe, 50 more posts and I can be an apprentice!)

[WesleyJohn]

We got 700 for the rose. I'll use it to purchase more candles so we can induct more members! :D

[WesleyJohn]

Oh...yeah...I put in an offer for a private sale for another one. So, I'm waiting to hear back on 3 of them right now.

[dsdumpling]

WJ, how can I help?

[WesleyJohn]

Track down those candles! and try to buy them. A private sale works better than an auction, because someone can "Bless" you with an item that you already have, but you can't bid on an item that you already have in your inventory.

Then, seek out Wesleyan/Methodist/Nazarene folk who aren't yet inducted...determine that they are worthy candidates for the high calling of the Order, and induct them!

:D

{EDITED TO SAY: You can no longer be 'blessed' with an item that you already have. Therefore, you need to enlist the assistance of pages or other helpful persons. For instance, I have an official candle holder who is holding my candle for me, so I can continue to traffick in the purchase and sale of candles}

[WesleyJohn]

And...at some point...I'd like to make sure that I get a candle back again... :D I gave mine away in order to bid in the auction.

[WesleyJohn]

And..we need a theme verse. Suggestions?

[dsdumpling]

I have some things that can be put up for auction. Maybe when the need gets higher, we can auction them off.

[WesleyJohn]

Yeah...I have some auctionable things too...although I don't really want to part with my violin... hmmm...

The first challenge is to hunt down those candles... :D There must be another 30 or so of them out there that I don't know about...

[dsdumpling]

I'll keep an eye out where I hang.

[KennySe]

Greetings, Candlers. :wave:
I come in peace.

I have most urgent news.
There is an enemy to us all named "OracleX".

First my tale: I owned 1 of the 10 binoculars, and put them on auction for a beginning bid of 300b.
The first bidder was "OracleX", and as the name does mean a gazer, I deemed it right that I accept the one bid, so that OracleX would have the approriate item.

So I thought.

But now I see that OracleX is bidding on various items, to accummulate a monopoly on limited items.

This includes a bid on a candle. Bidding higher than your own WeslyJohn's bid.
(The owner of the candle, holding the auction is gigglegrl14.)

Know that I have now bid higher than OracleX on that candle. That candle, should it be mine, will be yours.

Perhaps one day you may repay this kindness by gifting sandals: an item which a few Catholic posters desire.
One Catholic is in true consideration of being a monk in real life. He has CF items of a monk, sans sandals.

Above all, we must defeat our common foe, OracleX.

Peace be with all members of the Order of the Candle.

[WesleyJohn]

Peace to the Barefoot Wanderer...

I thank you for your assistance in our quest to equip all members of the Order of the Candle with the necessary equipment to accomplish our task. Your kindness will not be forgotten.

Grace and Peace,

WJ

[tiggs]

WJ, before you ever put up that precious violin for auction, let me know cuz I will gladly donate blessing for the cause! As a matter of fact, I'm going to transfer over 1000 blessings right now to help out, just in case!

[Henaynei]

Oh...yeah...I put in an offer for a private sale for another one. So, I'm waiting to hear back on 3 of them right now. In a true spirit of unity and fellowship, having determined that I am not willing to part with my candle and that I chose it with deliberation and purpose of my own, WJ has generously invited me to join your august community..... Shalom to all ;)

[dsdumpling]

*scratches chin* I know this gigglegirl I do believe...hmmm, maybe I have something that she would want.

Henaynei :wave: Welcome!!

[WesleyJohn]

/me welcomes Henaynei as an honorary member of the Order of the Candle.

Welcome to the participation in our very high calling!

Grace and Peace,

WJ

[Henaynei]

* WesleyJohn welcomes Henaynei as an honorary member of the Order of the Candle.

Welcome to the participation in our very high calling!

Grace and Peace,

WJ*Henaynei is humbled to be included in the "Very High Calling" - and honored to be honorary, indeed....

[Henaynei]

*scratches chin* I know this gigglegirl I do believe...hmmm, maybe I have something that she would want.

Henaynei :wave: Welcome!! Hmmmm...... What COULD she mean???
:pink: :pink: :pink: ^_^ ^_^ :pink: :pink: :pink:

[dsdumpling]

Hmmmm...... What COULD she mean???
:pink: :pink: :pink: ^_^ ^_^ :pink: :pink: :pink:
^_^ I have bought extra "things" she may like *insert evil laughter here*

[Henaynei]

^_^ I have bought extra "things" she may like *insert evil laughter here* I somehow doubt it, but we can talk. In the spirit of the room let me offer you this:

http://www.pregnancy.org/photo/data/500/808Evil_laugh-thumb.bmp (http://www.pregnancy.org/photo/showphoto.php?photo=31574&sort=1&cat=500&page=3) ;) I figure you will put it to good use ;)

[dsdumpling]

I somehow doubt it, but we can talk. In the spirit of the room let me offer you this:

http://www.pregnancy.org/photo/data/500/808Evil_laugh-thumb.bmp (http://www.pregnancy.org/photo/showphoto.php?photo=31574&sort=1&cat=500&page=3) ;) I figure you will put it to good use ;)
I'm liking you already!!! I sent her a pm with the enticement of a couple rings.

[JM]

Hey, can I join?

[WesleyJohn]

You have to be inducted. But you can always uphold the ideals of the Order of the Candle, even if you are not a full member...

Since there are a limited number of candles, there are a limited number of inductees...

Grace and Peace,

WJ

[JM]

I have to be obducted? :D

I'll just hold the fort without the induction.

Thanks for the reply.

You have to be inducted. But you can always uphold the ideals of the Order of the Candle, even if you are not a full member...

Since there are a limited number of candles, there are a limited number of inductees...

Grace and Peace,

WJ

[WesleyJohn]

/me names StreetPreacher the official "Fort Holder"

Grace and Peace!

WJ

[WesleyJohn]

We will also attempt to induct Wesleyan/Methodists/Nazarenes, etc first. This is not to be exclusionary, but to make us aware of our High Calling to bring the light of Unity to all of ChristianForums.

/me just won another auction. :D

There are some lurking members of the order who have not yet posted and accepted their induction. New inductees...please don't be shy! :D

Grace and Peace,

WJ

[TCapp]

Just got back from the Canadian Pacific (or something like that there) Nazarene District Assembly. I got to be a delegate for the Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene. Lots of fun (and bored meetings, too - yes, "bored" ;))

I think I'm going to get involved in NMI. A missionary spoke on things going on in Vietnam. Interesting stuff.

Plus I got to get out of the heat wave for awhile. I'm back now and I'm glad to be a part of your illustrious group. :D

[WesleyJohn]

Hope your DA was good. Ours was back in May. Welcome to the Order of the Candle!

We must complete the circle! Let's get more Wesleyan/Nazarene/Methodist folk holding candles. Feel free to induct more members by acquiring a candle for them and letting them know that they have been inducted.

Grace and Peace,

WJ

[Henaynei]

I'm liking you already!!! I sent her a pm with the enticement of a couple rings. :( waited all day for PM, never arrived - maybe it is not from me she is trying to wrest the candle ;)

[dsdumpling]

:( waited all day for PM, never arrived - maybe it is not from me she is trying to wrest the candle ;)
No I'm trying to get it from gigglegirl...I want you to keep yours...you are one of us!

[tiggs]

There's another candle in the auctions, I'd bid on it but I fear I would loose my candle?
If you want to bid on it but don't have blessings let me know. I got some in the bank to spare ;)

[Henaynei]

No I'm trying to get it from gigglegirl...I want you to keep yours...you are one of us! LOL - Y thank'ye very much ma'am :) {good thing, I just am not that motivated by bling-bling ;) }

[dsdumpling]

I have a friend bidding for the one up for sale by veggie so don't bid on that one.

[tiggs]

I have a friend bidding for the one up for sale by veggie so don't bid on that one.

awesome, that's the one I was worried about.
my offer to help with blessings still stands though!

[dsdumpling]

awesome, that's the one I was worried about.
my offer to help with blessings still stands though!
Thanks. :clap: this is fun! The quest of the candles.

[happypeppie]

Hello! WJ sent me a candle and I got really confused. But then he told me that this is something for Nazarenes on CF. So hello all!:wave: I'm from the Guildford Church of the Nazarene in BC, CANADA! Woohoo!! :clap: Canadian Pacific District! NYC Rocks!!:clap:

[happypeppie]

Just got back from the Canadian Pacific (or something like that there) Nazarene District Assembly. I got to be a delegate for the Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene. Lots of fun (and bored meetings, too - yes, "bored" ;))

I think I'm going to get involved in NMI. A missionary spoke on things going on in Vietnam. Interesting stuff.

Plus I got to get out of the heat wave for awhile. I'm back now and I'm glad to be a part of your illustrious group. :D
You were there? I was there too!!! If you were there for supper on Friday I was the one serving the scalloped potatoes! :D There were yummy! I was there also to see my youth pastor (Rob) become ordained.

[Henaynei]

You were there? I was there too!!! If you were there for supper on Friday I was the one serving the scalloped potatoes! :D There were yummy! I was there also to see my youth pastor (Rob) become ordained. Sounda like y'all had a blessed time!:clap:

[HeatherJay]

Yay! I finally made it. *doing the candle dance*

My little ones birthday party is tomorrow after church so I've been shopping, cooking, wrapping, ALL DAY which is why I was a tad late to this little candle shin-dig. ;) I still have more to do, but I need a break!

I shall do my best to make the Order proud. :)

[HeatherJay]

WJ, did you say something about needing a Bible verse to represent ourselves? Here are a few ideas :

Matthew 5:14
You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.

Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Luke 1:79
To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.

Luke 8:16
No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a lampstand, that those who enter may see the light.

Luke 11:36
If then your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, the whole body will be full of light, as when the bright shining of a lamp gives you light.

John 1:4
In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.

John 8:12
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life."

John 12:46
I have come as alight into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.

Romans 13:12
The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.

Ephesians 5:8
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light


Just a few that I found at www.crosswalk.com (http://www.crosswalk.com) when I did a search for 'light'...I tried candle, but apparently they don't use that word in the NKJV. LOL, anyway, if you guys don't like any of these there are plenty more...

Now...I....must....sleeeeeeeep!

[Henaynei]

Some other versions do - this from the KJV

Ps 18:28 (http://bible.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?word=ps+18:28&version=kjv&st=1&sd=1&new=1&showtools=1) - For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.

Pr 20:27 (http://bible.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?word=pr+20:27&version=kjv&st=1&sd=1&new=1&showtools=1) - The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

Re 22:5 (http://bible.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?word=re+22:5&version=kjv&st=1&sd=1&new=1&showtools=1) - And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.

For the ladies:
Pr 31:18 (http://bible.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?word=pr+31:18&version=kjv&st=1&sd=1&new=1&showtools=1) - She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. And several of those verses in the post above are translated candle in the KJV. I am uninformed as to whether your denominations use the KJV or not :)

[WesleyJohn]

The Silver Knight of the Candle is to leave on a great quest of training and fellowship on Monday, the 28th day of July. He will return in one week's time.

I have some notes to leave you with--

1) Do not ever allow yourself to be in possession of more than one candle. If you do, one of them will be forever lost in the depths of the ChristianForums.com server. You may find it helpful to enlist pages who will assist you in your quest for candles, and then you can induct a new member with your candle and have your page give you the new one. I have asked one member to hold a candle for me, so that I can continue to traffick in the bidding and sale of candles for others.

2) The great Erwin has deemed it possible to increase the inventory of items from time to time. I believe that some Acoustic Guitars have been added to the store. Someone should check back from time to time to see if any new candles get added.

3) When I did my first induction run, there were about 12 candles in the store. I would buy one, give it away, and then buy another. Be sure to induct Wesleyan/Methodist/Nazarenes.

4) If you come across someone else who has a candle but does not wish to part with the candle, and has chosen that candle for Christian purposes, you may (if they meet the requirements of this honourable society) invite them to be an honorary member. (Of course, they can keep their candle otherwise...it's not like we can force it from them!) This way we promote unity among the board instead of being exclusionary. IF, however, they are just holding a candle to drive the price up, or keep it from other godly men and women, I do not see it fit that they should be invited to do anything but repent. ( :D )

5) As I have said, I will be on a great quest this week. Please pray for the silver knight that he would be encouraged and equipped for every good work during this conference. When I return, I would love to see 30 candles in the control of the Order of the Candle, and I would love to see a theme verse chosen which all would find meaning in. DSDumpling will provide guidance and inspiration in my absence.

Grace and Peace to all those in the Order of the Candle,

WesleyJohn
Silver Knight of the Candle

[WesleyJohn]

One more note...Auctions...

Currently, there are three candle auctions happening. Since you can't hold more than one candle, I have dropped my bid in all but one auction.

My understanding is that theofilus is bidding on our behalf in the veggie auction. However, right now we have no bidders in the schaaf82 auction. Also, since I will not be around, I cannot continue to increase my bid in the gigglegirl auction.

Please coordinate among yourselves the bidding and/or private negotiations on these important auction items.

Grace and Peace,

WJ

[Plan 9]

Greetings! I was taking time off when inducted, but I have finally arrived. :)
Unfortunately, this means that I have no clue that I'm doing. I do having blessings though, should anyone attempting to acquire a candle need them?

[Henaynei]

The Silver Knight of the Candle is to leave on a great quest of training and fellowship on Monday, the 28th day of July. He will return in one week's time.
Grace and Peace to all those in the Order of the Candle,

WesleyJohn
Silver Knight of the Candle Go forth Good Knight, for the honor of the King, may the Holy One grant glory and success to thy quest! May it be His will you return in peace and strength!

[dsdumpling]

I have enlisted Theo in bidding for the veggie candle. He has some of my blessings.

I have pm'ed gigglegirl in trying to acquire a trade for her candle for one of my acquisitions.

We will need to find a bidder for the schaaf82 candle...know anyone that will bid for us. You can't bid if you have one.

[HeatherJay]

I also have some blessings (some in the bank) and if you guys need them, they're yours. :)

Plan9, I'm in the same boat. I'm just smiling a lot...that's working out well so far. ;)

LOL, I haven't checked the other congregational forums, but I'm guessing that soon well have 'Orders of the _insert special item here_' popping up everywhere. WJ, if this was your idea, it's a really good one. :)

[Piano Player]

Thank you Wesley John for the invitation. I accept, and hope to live up the new order of the candle. Someone needs to tell me what I can do to help.

[TCapp]

You were there? I was there too!!! If you were there for supper on Friday I was the one serving the scalloped potatoes! :D There were yummy! I was there also to see my youth pastor (Rob) become ordained.
Yeah! I somewhat remember you. :) Those potatoes were really good. The ham, too. I think I left before dessert (looked like a blueberry crumbly thing or something) because my baby was getting grouchy. :(

I knew I should have gotten on the bullhorn and ask if anyone was on CF, because chances were there was at least one. ^_^

Maybe we'll see each other at the next DA. :)

[elanor]

I have heard the call and am here to offer my support and service! Blessings I have, just PM me and I'll send you what you need. :)

Go with God, WJ! May it be a week of encouragement and refreshing for you. :)

[WesleyJohn]

Candlers should recruit pages (or other assistants) to continue to bid on auctions on our behalf. There appear to be those who would prevent the Order of the Candle from completing its circle.

To get another candle, you have a couple of options:

1) Give your candle to a page, so that you can negotiate or bid on an auction
2) Give blessings to a page, so that they can negotiate or bid on your behalf.

You may wish to consider offering a private purcase/sale agreement, in order to work against those who would wish to prevent us from completing our circle.

Grace and Peace,

WJ

[overnight]

I'm still confused. What are candles now. I got one from the wonderful wesley john which I guess makes me a part of this order. Please explain what candles are how you get one, ect. Also I like this verse which was suggestedJohn 8:12
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life."
ALso we could have a song "GO light your world" or "This little light of mine"

Thanks for the help on what candles are etc and thanks for the candle.

[WesleyJohn]

I have a friend bidding for the one up for sale by veggie so don't bid on that one.
I have currently entered a bid on said auction, only in order to outpace OracleX in his quest to prevent us from completing the circle. However, since I go away on a quest, I will have to trust other members to enlist the assistance of other friendly members to help us secure the candle.

Has anyone attempted a private purchase/sale agreement?

Grace and Peace,

The Silver Knight of the Candle

[WesleyJohn]

Go forth Good Knight, for the honor of the King, may the Holy One grant glory and success to thy quest! May it be His will you return in peace and strength!
I thank thee for thy kind prayers of blessing.

[overnight]

by thw way I have two extra candles what do I need to do with them?

[dsdumpling]

Has anyone attempted a private purchase/sale agreement?
I have with gigglegirl but she doesn't want to trade, she wants blessings. Will work on her.

[overnight]

Now I get it by the way but I still am not sure waht to do with my extra candles.

[WesleyJohn]

I'm still confused. What are candles now. I got one from the wonderful wesley john which I guess makes me a part of this order. Please explain what candles are how you get one, ect. Also I like this verse which was suggestedJohn 8:12
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life."
ALso we could have a song "GO light your world" or "This little light of mine"

Thanks for the help on what candles are etc and thanks for the candle.
Greetings fellow Candler.

You have been inducted into the Order of the Candle. I see that you have learned how to "equip" your candle so that it appears in all of your posts. For more information on the "Armor of God" program, you should visit the "announcements" forum and read the related thread.

The candle merely identifies you as a member of our honorable society. You (and all of the other members of the order) have been chosen because of your great honor and love for God and for unity on CF. We are called the "Order of the Candle" in that we may complete our circle of unity and spread the light of love and the Holy Spirit here on CF.

Some may ask..."Do I have to always display the candle to be a member of the order? There are many other beautiful things to display." While the candle is our primary sign, I would hate to prevent you from displaying other 'special items' in order to be part of the order. One might choose to display another item of meaning for a time, and still be accepted in the Order of the Candle. Two suggestions though: 1) Members not equipping a candle may wish to copy and paste a candle into their signature. 2) Should a member of our honourable order decide to decline their membership, we simply ask that they pass the candle along to another who is worthy of this fine fellowship.

Grace and Peace to you,

WesleyJohn
The Silver Knight of the Candle

PS. Just in case none of that made any sense...it's just something fun that I thought of, which would be unique to the Wesleyans on the board. I don't want to be exclusionary, but thought we would have fun questing after all of the candles, and in so doing, proclaiming our love for God and for unity on CF. Hopefully that makes more sense.... Obviously, nobody is forced to participate in the Order, and we can't wrest control of candles from other members. :D

[WesleyJohn]

by thw way I have two extra candles what do I need to do with them?
You should PM Erwin and see if there's anything that you can do with them. There was a slight bug in the system, and by fixing it, I think that you aren't really supposed to have them. Probably you were given these extra candles before the bug was fixed, but I'm not sure what you should do with them now. Perhaps he would allow you to tell him who you would like to induct into our society.

Grace and Peace,

WJ

[WesleyJohn]

I see that gigglegirl's auction has closed. Is there any word on its outcome?

[TheTempleTeam]

Good luck with 'The Order Of The Candle'... enjoy my Candle and go with my Blessings...

'TheTempleTeam'
Rich In Love

[WesleyJohn]

Thank you, Oh Hooded Traveler!

[overnight]

Take your candle go light your world.

I got a candle through some somwhat curious messures but I am back as a candle holder.

[herev]

I am at your service--blessings I have few, but willing to serve in other ways. I am a fan of spreading love and acceptance in these hallowed pages--to my wife's chargin, almost like a new calling.
"Can't we all get along?"
Blessings
Rev. Tommy Conder
Landis, NC

[tiggs]

I have with gigglegirl but she doesn't want to trade, she wants blessings. Will work on her.

Has she said how many blessings she wants? If you find out, let me know, and I'll make sure she the funds are covered. I'm waiting to hear back from a friend to see if she can hold my candle for me, then I will be hitting the auctions hard myself, so if you see any auctions with my name on them, I'll make sure it's won ;)

ttfn
tiggs

[Henaynei]

not sure how these auctions are run - can you bid more then once, increase your bid??

[tiggs]

Yes you can. I think you can edit your bid to make it higher.

[overnight]

:wave: :wave:

I just came up with an idea that was not on purpose I promise. I put in my title or whatever it is salled candle holder and acolyte. Maybe through the leaders of this order of the cadle we can have "ranks" Acolye would be like a private candle holder like a sargent and my specail title that I made up would be like a leutenate and they could go up like usher, lay speaker, (some thought may need to go into these next few) cardnal, bishop, etc.

However, with my experiance and somewhat helpful demenor at times I hope I do not have to start way down at Acolyte. Ideas, suggestions, what do you think?

[happypeppie]

Yeah! I somewhat remember you. :) Those potatoes were really good. The ham, too. I think I left before dessert (looked like a blueberry crumbly thing or something) because my baby was getting grouchy. :(

I knew I should have gotten on the bullhorn and ask if anyone was on CF, because chances were there was at least one. ^_^

Maybe we'll see each other at the next DA. :)
Maybe... we should keep in touch because I may remember you... but I'm not sure because I'm not exactly sure who you are ;) .

[WesleyJohn]

I depart on my quest in three short hours. (I still need to pack!!!)

I hereby leave you with these parting instructions:

When I return, I would love to see 30+ candles in the control of the Order of the Candle, and I would love to see a theme verse chosen which all would find meaning in. DSDumpling will provide guidance and inspiration in my absence.
Please note that there are some members who have been given candles but have yet to find their way to our Round Table. Dark_Lite and Celticflower are two such people who come to mind. You should also track them down. The Barefoot Wanderer may be willing to assist you in your quest by holding a candle while you traffick.


Grace and Peace to all,

The Silver Knight of the Candle

[dsdumpling]

Peace be with you WJ. Have a great trip!

[dsdumpling]

An update..gigglegirls candle must be gone as that auction is closed. The veggie candle must also be gone as that auction is closed.

[wvmtnkid]

Gosh-alot has been happening in this thread! I had one of those weekends and wasn't able to participate much but I am back and ready for service. Where would be the best place for me to start?

[dsdumpling]

If you see anyone with a candle that isn't Wesleyan/Methodist/Nazarene...ask them if we can buy it off them or trade them. I have several things to trade.

[wvmtnkid]

Gotcha!

[wvmtnkid]

Aha-I have located someone in possesion of one of our sacred candles and have PM'ed her to see if she would be willing to exchange it for something else. The member is cookie-monsta, just so we won't all be PM'ing the same member.

[HeatherJay]

What would be the best way to go about choosing a theme verse? A poll is the obvious choice, but I'm not sure if this thread should be extended to the rest of the forum...it might start to clog up the regular message board if we do that.

Would it be possible for someone to get a list of Order members and maybe we could do it through PM's somehow? One person emailing everyone with a list of verses already posted (but leaving the option open of adding another) and asking for a favorite pick. Then after getting everyone's initial choice, maybe we could start to narrow it down?

Just an idea...maybe someone else has a more organized suggestion? :)

[KennySe]

Greetings, Candlers. :)

And just a reminder,
as you negotiate for candles, you must also find a person who will hold your current candle for you, so that you can receive the new candle.

[dsdumpling]

Thanks Kenny, good point.

[AngelAmidala]

Greetings, Candlers. :)

And just a reminder,
as you negotiate for candles, you must also find a person who will hold your current candle for you, so that you can receive the new candle.
Heh....yeah. :o

[TCapp]

Maybe... we should keep in touch because I may remember you... but I'm not sure because I'm not exactly sure who you are ;) .
I know some of your folks from your church will be coming up to Whitehorse next week. Our pastor is so excited that Work And Witness folks are going to do some renovations on our building. :clap: (BTW, are you coming, too?)

I'm looking for the photo of myself I posted elsewhere. When I find it, you can have a look and see if the face is familiar.

[Piano Player]

A candle has gone up for auction by Andreas. I'm not sure how to proceed since I already have one. Who will take the lead for the candle order?

[Piano Player]

A pair of sandles has gone up for sale at the auction as well. I mention this because Kenney Se, who attempted to help us secure a candle mentioned a need for them among our Catholic brothers and sisters. I gave Kenney Se a heads up, and ask that we not bid in competition.

[Piano Player]

Good news! Andreas has agreed to give us his candle. Under Wesley John's instructions we now should find a new member. PM me with suggestions? I am not sure how to proceed.

[Celticflower]

* WesleyJohn names StreetPreacher the official "Fort Holder"

Grace and Peace!

WJ

My kids have a tree fort--should we meet there?

Celtie

[happypeppie]

I know some of your folks from your church will be coming up to Whitehorse next week. Our pastor is so excited that Work And Witness folks are going to do some renovations on our building. :clap: (BTW, are you coming, too?)

I'm looking for the photo of myself I posted elsewhere. When I find it, you can have a look and see if the face is familiar.
Unfortunately I'm not going. I wish I was going but I have to work. :( And that picture, I'm sure as soon as I see it I'll be like oh yeah, I remember you! lol...

[dsdumpling]

An update, thanks to Piano Player, Andreas has given me his candle. I have passed mine off to a friend for safe keeping. When WJ comes back we'll determine who needs one.

Piano Player, good work. If people would like to thank Andreas in blessings, I'm sure he wouldn't mind, he didn't want anything in return but a nice thank you in blessings would be good. I'm going to give him something out of my stash.

[overnight]

There is currently an auction from "the midge" of a candle. Someone with blessing may want to try and get this one.

[dsdumpling]

There is currently an auction from "the midge" of a candle. Someone with blessing may want to try and get this one.
I've sent The Midge a pm...PLEASE DON'T BID ON THIS UNTIL I'VE HEARD FROM HIM. I've asked to negotiate.

[wvmtnkid]

I received word back from cookie-monsta. She is interested in what we may have to trade for her candle. dsdumpling, you mentioned you had items you would be willing to trade. How do you want to let her go about knowing what's up for trade? I have an item or two I will offer her as well.

Such intrigue!! :D

[dsdumpling]

Round Sunglasses, Sunglasses, Catholic Bible, Spectacles, Silver Ring...not all but I'd be willing to part with one of these.

[wvmtnkid]

Just thought I would post an update on who has joined in the Order of the Candle:

WelseyJohn
dsdumpling
AngelAmidala
tiggs
wvmtnkid
Henaynei (Honorary Member)
TCapp
happypeppie
HeatherJay
Plan 9
Piano Player
elanor
overnight
herev
Celticflower

StreetPreacher-Honorary Fort Holder

[KennySe]

To arms, Candlers! To arms!

There is a candle in the Auction (by midge) and the sole bidder, bidding a very high amount is our common adversary OracleX.

I suggest someone go and bid and also Private Message midge that besides blessings, you would trade an item. (Blessings can be bought; items are scarce.)

[dsdumpling]

I've sent The Midge a pm...PLEASE DON'T BID ON THIS UNTIL I'VE HEARD FROM HIM. I've asked to negotiate.
Done.

[AngelAmidala]

I think we need to find a place for KennySe in our honorary group...whether or not he holds a candle....for all the help he's providing us. :)

[dsdumpling]

Update, I have received another candle from Morwen for 300 blessings. I have a total of 3 now, mine and 2 others that are being held by friends. FYI

[WesleyJohn]

/me checks in from his quest long enough to say "Hurrah!"

You all seem to be doing quite well. Congratulations on all the hard work. Do not give up the fight, but press on to complete the circle.

I would suggest scanning through the WP forum for members to induct. Also, you might check other forums. I entrust the induction of new members to you. If you need advice on who to induct, you may contact wvmtnkid in my absence.

The Pastor's Conference is going well. We heard one of the General Superintendants last night, and I went to a workshop put on my the Seminary this afternoon. I'm about to skip out on the next workshop in hopes of getting a bit of rest and needed sermon preparation! Thank you for your continued prayers. I'll share some thoughts later.

Keep up the good work candlers!

Grace and Peace,

The Silver Knight

[HeatherJay]

I think we need to find a place for KennySe in our honorary group...whether or not he holds a candle....for all the help he's providing us. :)
I second that. :)

[Celticflower]

I have some blessings I can spare if someone needs them for a candle and tells me how to transfer them.

Celtie

[herev]

I gave a candle to a guy named "grunt" He hasn't responded in any way to that email or further ones. Maybe someone else should contact him.
OH, well, hope I didn't waste one, it was hard to come by.
Tommy

[overnight]

I have some blessings I can spare if someone needs them for a candle and tells me how to transfer them.

CeltieIf you bless someone. you can give someone an item or blessings.

*to everyone*
By the way any more thoughts about our them scripture, Order song, or rank.

[Piano Player]

I gave a candle to a guy named "grunt" He hasn't responded in any way to that email or further ones. Maybe someone else should contact him.
OH, well, hope I didn't waste one, it was hard to come by.
Tommy
Should we seek aceptance in the order before sending the hard to get candle? I know WJ had no choice at first since they were going fast. As a suggestion for future procedure when someone accepts in this thread the candle is transferred.(?)

[Piano Player]

*to everyone*
By the way any more thoughts about our them scripture, Order song, or rank.Not real fond of "rank." WJ is clearly the founder and leader, other than that we should all go out into the world showing our light equally.

My favorite scripture for the order would be Matthew 5:14-16. John Wesley preached a sermon and/or tract on the specific subject. Trying Erwin's new bible feature:

Matthew 5:14-16

[Piano Player]

Earlier today, I found another candle, and I believe LunaLee has graciously agreed to transfer her candle to Dsdumpling. She needed instruction on how to do that, which I gave to her. Hope it works out.

[overnight]

Matthew 5:14-16 That is a great set of verses. As for rank I actually agree (even though it was my idea) but thought it would give the Order more well order. Also I thought it might make it fun. But again I agree that it is not the greatest idea. Just giving ideas on how to make The Order of the Candle more interesting.

[overnight]

I wanted to ask if anyone has invited Erwin? I don't have an extra candle anymore or I would. Someone should ask and see anyway.

[dsdumpling]

Earlier today, I found another candle, and I believe LunaLee has graciously agreed to transfer her candle to Dsdumpling. She needed instruction on how to do that, which I gave to her. Hope it works out.
PP, haven't heard anything from her yet.

[Celticflower]

Thanks for the info on transferring blessings. Like I said, I have some if they are needed for a candle. Juslt let me know.

I'm not too keen on the idea of "rank" either. But then, I'm not a real "get ahead of the other guy" kinda girl. I find my place and keep to it until I finish or am led to move on.

I like the passage from Matthew, but could we just use verse 16?

Celtie

[dsdumpling]

I like that too Celtie


Matthew 5:16

[Piano Player]

PP, haven't heard anything from her yet.
Just heard from her this afternoon. She believes she is transferring it today.

[dsdumpling]

Just heard from her this afternoon. She believes she is transferring it today.
I got it. Have 3 being held by friends.

[Reborn_in_Christ2003]

I'm here.

[dsdumpling]

Welcome Reborn...:wave:

[Piano Player]

I'm here.
Welcome!

[wvmtnkid]

I haven't heard back from cookie monsta so I guess she isn't up for a trade on her candle.

If you have some candles, I know of some members they can be transferred too. :)

[wvmtnkid]

BTW-how did you get the candle copied into your sig, guys? I have tried and tried and haven't been successful.....

[dsdumpling]

BTW-how did you get the candle copied into your sig, guys? I have tried and tried and haven't been successful.....
Just copy it and paste it in.

[wvmtnkid]

I tried that, but I couldn't get it to work....Perhaps it was operator error!

[Piano Player]

I tried that, but I couldn't get it to work....Perhaps it was operator error!
Mine didn't show up at first, just copy and paste, and it should be there.

[wvmtnkid]

Just a few items of business:

1) Have all the acquired candles been given out to prospective inductees? I have a few suggestions if they have not.

2) How do we want to go about choosing a verse? Do we all agree on this one:


Matthew 5:16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.Or do we want to put it up for a vote for all the ones some of our members have graciously contributed? I can either sit up a poll, and request that only members of the order vote. I believe there is a way to show who votes on those things. Or I can pull all the verses together into one post and we can PM a designated person with the verse we chose. The verse with the most PM's is the one that is chosen. Or I am up for other suggestions.

3) We have another honorary member! :clap: But I will let this person chose when and how to let you know their identity......

4) Hopefully our Silver Knight will return once again safely. Prayers are continually being sent his way for a successful quest and a safe journey home! :prayer:

[HeatherJay]

Just a few items of business:

1) Have all the acquired candles been given out to prospective inductees? I have a few suggestions if they have not.

2) How do we want to go about choosing a verse? Do we all agree on this one:

Or do we want to put it up for a vote for all the ones some of our members have graciously contributed? I can either sit up a poll, and request that only members of the order vote. I believe there is a way to show who votes on those things. Or I can pull all the verses together into one post and we can PM a designated person with the verse we chose. The verse with the most PM's is the one that is chosen. Or I am up for other suggestions.

3) We have another honorary member! :clap: But I will let this person chose when and how to let you know their identity......

4) Hopefully our Silver Knight will return once again safely. Prayers are continually being sent his way for a successful quest and a safe journey home! :prayer:
I like that verse. :)

[AngelAmidala]

I like the verse too!! :)

[overnight]

Matthew 5:16 Looks good to me. There may be no need for a poll but again we want to be fair.

[Piano Player]

I like the verse, no need for a poll on my account.

[Henaynei]

I am not a "voting" member, just an honorary guest - but, IMHO, I like Matthew 5:16. It speaks of the Light which is the Truth AND that it is our duty to glorify HaShem (G-d) when we carry the Light (His Truth) through the world......

[herev]

verse is good with me

[dsdumpling]

Verse is good for me too!

I have 3 candles that are being held...let me know to whom they should be given.

[wvmtnkid]

The verse in Matthew is good for me as well. A vote may not be necessary then. I just wanted everyone to feel like they had a voice in the choosing. :)

[kelco]

:clap: :pink: ^_^ :angel: :bow:

Ds,
Thanks so much for inducting me into The Order of The Candle. I am Honored! (Now how do I get it to show up in my sig ?)

I like the Verse in Matthew Too!

Kelly

[WesleyJohn]

Click on the "Equip" link in the menu bar at the top. There you will see all the categories. Choose "Special Items" and you will find the candle listed there in your inventory. Equip your candle, and it will show up in all your posts.

[elanor]

I cast my vote for Matthew 5:16, too! :)

[honeylight]

Order of the Candle? I'm confused. LOL Maybe I'm a member & don't know it.

[WesleyJohn]

Greetings sister honeylight!

I have sent you a Private Missive.

The Silver Knight

[WesleyJohn]

Greetings fellow Candlers!

I have returned from my quest. Thank you for your prayers. Over 400 pastors from the Northeast US gathered together for our conference of training and encouragement. It was a most blessed time and the Holy Spirit moved powerfully.

I see that much progress has been made in our quest. It appers as though we have happily chosen a theme verse and that many candles have been acquired. If there are any candles in our possession that do not have a home, please PM me, so we can induct new members.

Grace and Peace to you,

The Silver Knight of the Candle

[dsdumpling]

Welcome back WJ. I had 3 candles to give...2 where given to clonenomore and kelco with an invitation, kelco has responded. The last candle must have got lost in cyberspace. I gave it to a friend to hold but he doesn't have it.

[WesleyJohn]

DS...do you still have yours? Or is a friend holding it for you?

[dsdumpling]

Someone is holding mine but I just pm'ed him to send it back.

[WesleyJohn]

I hereby name wvmtnkid the official secretary of our order--with responsibility to keep the membership roll. At your convenience, please do us the honor of recounting the membership list again, so that members can verify its accuracy.

To new members of the Order-- WELCOME! I trust you will do all you can to uphold the high standards of honor and purpose for our esteemed fellowship.

Grace and Peace,

The Silver Knight of the Candle

[Candle]

Greetings in the Name of Christ!

I am Candle. The official bank, equipment holder, and Steward for the Order of the Candle. My moniker is controlled solely by The Silver Knight. You may utilize me as a bank for the Order, or to hold an item or two which will be transferred in the course of a trade. If you need me to do anything, you would be better off PM'ing WesleyJohn, since I won't be logged in very often to read PMs.

Grace and Peace,

The Steward of the Candle

[WesleyJohn]

Just popping in to validate Candle's Existence. He is available to function in the service of the Order, for whatever they have need of. He can store blessings to be used in our quests, items, or more. Simply PM me to let me know if you need Candle to do anything.

Grace and Peace,

The Silver Knight

[dsdumpling]

WJ, you're the best!!

[Candle]

If you make a deposit into my bank, you should either send me a PM documenting the amount of the deposit, or (as one member did) use the REP system to let me know how much you deposited. These PMs/REPs can be sent to my account, instead of cluttering up The Silver Knight's PM box.

However, if you need me to do something (transfer an object, or send some blessings) be sure to PM WesleyJohn.

At your service,

The Steward of the Candle

[wvmtnkid]

Welcome back, Silver Knight! :clap:

I hereby name wvmtnkid the official secretary of our order--with responsibility to keep the membership roll. At your convenience, please do us the honor of recounting the membership list again, so that members can verify its accuracy.

I humbly accept.

Here is the account of the roll as I have it thus far, listed in the order as members have posted in this thread. Please let me know if I have left anyone off:

WelseyJohn
dsdumpling
AngelAmidala
tiggs
wvmtnkid
Henaynei-Honorary Member
Street Preacher-Fort Holder
TCapp
happypeppie
HeatherJay
Plan 9
Piano Player
elanor
overnight
herev
celticflower
Reborn_in_Christ2003
Kelco
Honeylight
Candle-Steward of the Candle

Members who have not posted as yet:
ChristianTeen
Grunt
Clonenomore
Dark Lite

KennySe-Holder of the Candle of the Silver Knight (Honorary Member)

[KennySe]

wvmtnkid,
one "honorary member who has yet to identity themselves" right here. :wave:

KennySe
Candle Holder

:)

[Plan 9]

wvmtnkid,
one "honorary member who has yet to identity themselves" right here. :wave:

KennySe
Candle Holder

:)

YAY! YIPPEE! IT'S KENNY! WOOT! WOOT! http://sevenofnine.cherrytaco.com/Miscellanea/Emoticons/icon_welcome.gif
http://sevenofnine.cherrytaco.com/Miscellanea/Emoticons/icon_thegang.gif http://sevenofnine.cherrytaco.com/Miscellanea/Emoticons/icon_splat.gif

[dsdumpling]

wvmtnkid,
one "honorary member who has yet to identity themselves" right here. :wave:

KennySe
Candle Holder

:)
:clap: Welcome:clap:

[wvmtnkid]

Kenny! :clap:

For his valiant service to the Order, KennySe has been inducted as an Honorary member!!! WooHoo!

/me wishes see could learn to type and know that is was identify not identity......

[WesleyJohn]

Welcome Booted Wanderer and Holder of the Candle!

Your honorary membership in this Esteemed Fellowship is noted with great delight.

Grace and Peace to you,

The Silver Knight of the Candle

[WesleyJohn]

wvmtnkid-

Please add to the list of members who have not responded:

Dark-Lite (sp?)

Grace and Peace,

WJ

[WesleyJohn]

Attention Candlers!

wvmtnkid and I are negotiating for another candle. Candle reports a current balance of 1572 in our bank. I think we would be in need of about another 500 blessings to secure the purchase agreement. There is absolutely no pressure to donate blessings to the cause, but many of you have expressed a willingness to do so, so I'm merely providing information to you, as requested.

Grace and Peace,

The Silver Knight

[dsdumpling]

If you haven't heard from anyone else...count me in for the 500. Send me a pm.

[WesleyJohn]

One more thing...

Since there may be some candles made available in the near future, I am in need of some nominations. Let's keep our nominations private, so please PM me with names of potential members.

It seems as though there must be another 20 or so candles on the loose...if you see one, see what you can do to secure it!

Grace and Peace,

The Silver Knight

[cat has felt the light!]

hey there,
since it seems that you now have my candle, I thought I should see what it is your all about. I am glad to say that I very much respect your order and its very noble aims. So thankyou for purchasing my candle which it seems is more use to you than me and take care all of you,
C@ xx
p:s: as I am of no particular sect of christianity I wouldn't try to join ur order, but if I see any candles I will contact u as soon as possible!

[wvmtnkid]

Success! Thanks to cat has felt the light! we are in possession of another candle! :clap: Well, we were. I have sent it to a potential inductee.

Thanks to all who contributed blessings to the effort! :clap:

[CryptoKnight]

Success! Thanks to cat has felt the light! we are in possession of another candle! :clap: Well, we were. I have sent it to a potential inductee.

Thanks to all who contributed blessings to the effort! :clap:
Would that have been me? *blush*

No, wait, I should use the smileys... :blush:

Much better!

[alaurie]

Thanks all and WesleyJohn for inducting me into the Order of the Candle. I am honored. Will work to uphold the mission.

God bless all the Candle crowd and the mission to spread love and unity!
:) Allye

ps Elanor - I told WesleyJohn you could give me a character reference since you're Democrat and I'm Republican and we're in the habit of having warm and fuzzy, truth and love encounters ;) :pink:

[wvmtnkid]

WooHoo! :clap: Welcome to our 2 new members! :wave:

[WesleyJohn]

Forth Candlers!

[clonenomore]

My thanks to dsdumpling for the invitation to join. I am honored, and I accept.

[HeatherJay]

Welcome aboard, CryptoKnight, Allye, and clonenomore. :D

[Candle]

Statement of the Steward:

Beginning Balance: 0 Blessings, 0 items

Received:
300 blessings from The Silver Knight to allow me the privilege of customising my username, signature, and user title.

Donations to the Order received from various members totalling 3000 blessings. Thank you to all who participated.

Donation: 525 blessings

One candle to hold (wvmtnkid).
TOTAL RECEIVED: 3825 Blessings & one candle (wvmtnkid)

Disbursed:
300 blessings for user customization.
1500 blessings to wvmtnkid for the purchase of another candle.
TOTAL DISBURSED: 1800 Blessings

CLOSING BALANCE: 2125 blessings, and one candle (wvmtnkid).

Grace and Peace,

The Steward of the Candle

[alaurie]

Statement of the Steward:

Beginning Balance: 0 Blessings, 0 items

Received:
300 blessings from The Silver Knight to allow me the privilege of customising my username, signature, and user title.

Donations to the Order received from various members totalling 3000 blessings. Thank you to all who participated.

Donation: 525 blessings

One candle to hold (wvmtnkid).
TOTAL RECEIVED: 3825 Blessings & one candle (wvmtnkid)

Disbursed:
300 blessings for user customization.
1500 blessings to wvmtnkid for the purchase of another candle.
TOTAL DISBURSED: 1800 Blessings

CLOSING BALANCE: 2125 blessings, and one candle (wvmtnkid).

Grace and Peace,

The Steward of the Candle

I approve :)

[Plan 9]

Hi, Allye! :wave:

Welcome, new members! http://sevenofnine.cherrytaco.com/Miscellanea/Emoticons/icon_welcome.gif http://sevenofnine.cherrytaco.com/Miscellanea/Emoticons/icon_grouphug.gif

[alaurie]

I approve :)

Someone is supposed to second and call for a vote!!!! Is my Baptist upbringing showing?:)


Hi, Allye! :wave:


Hey Plan 9! I'm in good company here:cool:

[AngelAmidala]

Someone is supposed to second and call for a vote!!!! Is my Baptist upbringing showing?:)
LOL...maybe not...since this is how we run our Administrative Council meetings at my UM church. ;)


I second it. :) If it needs a second.

[HeatherJay]

Ummm...should we vote??

*No idea what I'm doing here, just trying to follow instructions ;)*

[overnight]

Is this a dimocracy? ;) I thougt WJ our brave Silver Knight was the last word.:D Anyway enough silliness. I much like our humnble leader am going to be gone for the next week. I just wanted drop a note to say see ya when I get back. I will be on tonight at work (if the comp works) to see what is going on. If anything. Lots of Love to the Order.http://www.christianforums.com/images/icons/icon12.gifhttp://www.christianforums.com/images/icons/icon12.gifhttp://www.christianforums.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

[Henaynei]

WOW - the growth and community are warning to observe :clap: Good going lads!! (and lasses)

[WesleyJohn]

Technically, a board doesn't adopt a Treasurer's Report...it is filed subject to audit. The adoption of other reports may be moved, seconded, and passed, but you can really only ask the treasurer questions of clarification...there is nothing that the board can approve or disapprove of...and so the report is filed subject to audit.

So...do we need an auditor???

:D

WJ

(PS--Not a democracy, or a dictatorship...more like a fellowship united and driven by a common purpose)

[elanor]

Thanks all and WesleyJohn for inducting me into the Order of the Candle. I am honored. Will work to uphold the mission.

God bless all the Candle crowd and the mission to spread love and unity!
:) Allye

ps Elanor - I told WesleyJohn you could give me a character reference since you're Democrat and I'm Republican and we're in the habit of having warm and fuzzy, truth and love encounters ;) :pink:I wholeheartedly endorse Allye for membership in the Order of the Candle! She has shown in trying circumstances that she is able to set aside worldly differences, and speaking the truth in love, help foster peace and unity between "warring" brethren. She will be a credit to this fellowship. :)

[alaurie]

:blush: Thanks elanor! You do a pretty good job yourself! :) :hug:

[alaurie]

Technically, a board doesn't adopt a Treasurer's Report...it is filed subject to audit. The adoption of other reports may be moved, seconded, and passed, but you can really only ask the treasurer questions of clarification...there is nothing that the board can approve or disapprove of...and so the report is filed subject to audit.

So...do we need an auditor???

:D

WJ

(PS--Not a democracy, or a dictatorship...more like a fellowship united and driven by a common purpose)
Yikes :eek: !!! Way too "real world"! I say we just trust Candle :)

[honeylight]

Thank you for the welcome. :wave:

[herev]

so did we ever get the verse squared away?
Did anyone else contact Grunt--he activated his candle last I saw, but he never contacted me back, any news? PM me.
God bless all, let me know what I can do to help, don't have many blessings to donate, but I stay on the lookout for candles and ways to spread light to the darkness!
Rev. Tommy Conder
herev

[HeatherJay]

I do believe we decided to go with Matthew 5:16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

[WesleyJohn]

Yes...Matthew 5:16 it is!

[Celticflower]

:clap: Go Matthew, go Matthew, 5:16 5:16 !!!!! :clap:


(Never was a cheer leader)

***exits singing>>>>>

"So let your light so shine before men, let your light so shine, so that we might know some kindness again, we all need help to feel fine :clap: :clap: Let's have some wine!" ****



Celtie

[WesleyJohn]

/me checks in to see how the quest for the candles is going...

I've seen a couple of candles out there...so don't give up. Feel free to PM anybody to attempt to acquire their candle!

In the meantime, attempt to always post with a thought toward unity and love.

Grace and Peace,

The Silver Knight of the Candle

[elanor]

In the meantime, attempt to always post with a thought toward unity and love. Oh, man! You couldn't have waited until after the election to start this!? I'm going to have to edit posts all over the News and Politics forums. ;) :D

[Plan 9]

Oh, man! You couldn't have waited until after the election to start this!? I'm going to have to edit posts all over the News and Politics forums. ;) :D

Pull the other one, elanor! ;)
All your posts I've read have been moderate and reasonable in tone, and you've been of real encouragement to me. :)


Of course, I have no intention whatsoever of even reading in either of those fora until the elections are well over. :sigh:

[Plan 9]

In the meantime, attempt to always post with a thought toward unity and love.




I'm trying so hard, WJ, but I'm such a curmudgeon, and not even the lovable type. *hangs head*
Frankly, it's hard for me to comprehend how I ended up a member of the Order of the Candle at all. :blush:

[elanor]

Oh, Planny, dear sister, you don't come anywhere near "curmudgeon" status! :hug: :hug:

Now let me tell you who the real curmudgeons around here are. There's--oh, drat! I can't. I've got this candle thing. ;) :D

j/k WJ! ;) :)

[Plan 9]

Oh, Planny, dear sister, you don't come anywhere near "curmudgeon" status! :hug: :hug:

You're such a sweetie, but I can't help but feel that you've missed reading a couple of thousand of my posts. "Curmudgeon" is a euphemism, in my case.

Now let me tell you who the real curmudgeons around here are. There's--oh, drat! I can't. I've got this candle thing. ;) :D

PM me????

[dsdumpling]

I had an idea yesterday and I acted it out. One of my Catholic friends mentioned that they were trying to acquire the Holy Grail, which I think is like a bizillion blessings. I donated 10,000 blessings to them. This may be a way for us to acquire something we want. Let me know if you'd be willing to help them out, I have some names to donate to.

[WesleyJohn]

/me smiles at the fellow curmudg...erm...knights! :)

;)

I'm not sure I understand your idea ds...probably I stayed up too late watching the All-Star game...try again...:D

[dsdumpling]

WJ..I know how you feel. I donated some blessings for the Catholics in their quest for the grail. I've put some ticklers out there with them to let them know we are looking for candles. You know...you scratch my back...I scratch yours.

[WesleyJohn]

Gotcha! :D Thanks! Sounds good.

[wvmtnkid]

I am working on acquiring a candle now. I think I am pretty close! :)

That's an interesting pet you got there, WJ!

[overnight]

I am back from my vacation and I just wanted to write a note of peace and love to my fellow candalers knights (KKKnnnigits) whatever we are. :D


Peace and love now go light your world.

[Kokopelli]

Greetings to all. Thought I would drop by and say "hello." :)

[elanor]

Welcome kokopelli! Glad you stopped by. Welcome to the Order of the Candle! :)

[larkep]

Mmmm hello! How does one become 'invited' or 'inducted' or whatever one has to do to join? I've read most of the thread and will uphold the principles of the order of the Candle to the best of my ability!?! I'm new to the Forum - but I'm a Methodist and, I don't know, I'm nice!??

[elanor]

Larkep, you are most welcome in the Order of the Candle! :)

We will search for a candle for you. If you happen to come across one in your travels around the board, let us know. We work together to find and acquire them for our fellowship. :) Let blessings suffice for the moment.

[larkep]

Thank you elanor, I will keep an eye out! And blessing will more than suffice ... ... for more than just a moment! I'm grateful!

[Piano Player]

I saw a candle, and Cherberrie has agreed to put her candle up for action exclusively for the Order of the Candle. Perhaps larkep should bid directly. Let us know if you need any blessings for the candle.

[Plan 9]

I feel I am unworthy to belong, although it meant a great deal to me to be invited, and I won't forget it. :)
To whom should I give my candle, please?

[Cherberrie]

I'm gonna take the candle off auction and just give it to someone here, the blessings are no big deal. :)

[elanor]

I feel I am unworthy to belong, although it meant a great deal to me to be invited, and I won't forget it. :)
To whom should I give my candle, please?
Welcome to the group, Planny!! :) I certainly have a great, long way to go before I "deserve" a candle here. Speaking with truth and love, encouraging my brothers and sisters toward unity in the midst of sometimes blatant hostility--that's not easy, and it doesn't come very naturally for me. But this candle, it's only just a reminder we carry around of what God has called us to. It makes no difference whether it's sitting up there on your profile or not: God has still called us to encourage one another toward love and unity in Christ. Might as well hang on to the little icon and stick around the Order of the Candle. It's a long road ahead, and I could use the support and the company. ;) :)

[elanor]

I'm gonna take the candle off auction and just give it to someone here, the blessings are no big deal. :)Have a few extra blessings, anyway, Cherberrie. This is very kind of you! :)

[KennySe]

I had an idea yesterday and I acted it out. One of my Catholic friends mentioned that they were trying to acquire the Holy Grail, which I think is like a bizillion blessings. I donated 10,000 blessings to them. This may be a way for us to acquire something we want. Let me know if you'd be willing to help them out, I have some names to donate to.

Thank you for that very kind donation!

The Anglicans and the Lutherans each have a quest thread also.

Perhaps some Candlers will donate to these. :)

Peace be to all!
Kenny,
Candle Holder,honorary member of the Order of the Candle

[Cherberrie]

Have a few extra blessings, anyway, Cherberrie. This is very kind of you! :)
Thanks! No big deal, I think it's great what you all are doing with the Order of the Candle. Plus I can equip my guitar now! ;)


God bless you all,
Cherberrie

P.S. I sent the candle to WesleyJohn so he can distribute it where it is needed.

[Plan 9]

Thank you for that very kind donation!

The Anglicans and the Lutherans each have a quest thread also.

Perhaps some Candlers will donate to these. :)

Peace be to all!
Kenny,
Candle Holder,honorary member of the Order of the Candle

Thanks for letting us know, Kenny! I've donated to both the Catholic and Anglican Quests, but had no idea that the Lutherans might also be heartened by receiving one. :)

[Plan 9]

erm...I donated my candle to larkep, but larkep doesn't seem to have gotten it. WJ, could you check into that, please?

[larkep]

I think I did, I think I did! http://www.christianforums.ca/images/smilies/clap.gif Thank you, Plan 9, for your kind generosity! I feel honored! God bless you!

[wvmtnkid]

Welcome larkep! :clap:

[Banana Phone]

I'm here...don't think I know what's going on though. :D

[dsdumpling]

Hey Banana Phone..welcome :wave: Read the first post for details.

[elanor]

Hey ya'll! :) If anyone spots a candle in your travels, let me know. I'm looking for one.

Thanks!

Edit (only moments later): That Silver Knight is such a blessing! Thanks, WJ!! :)

[HeatherJay]

I was thinking that I would gladly donate my candle in order to bring in another member. I mean, I have a candle image posted in my signature, so I think I could live without the real thing. Is the goal to only initiate 50 people (or however many candles there are) or would it be more in the spirit of unity if we continued to pass our candles on, keeping a momento as part of our signature or something? Or maybe we're trying to collect all the candles before we do something like that? I don't know...just a thought. Feel free to set me straight. ;)

[wvmtnkid]

I've thought the same thing Heather Jay.

[WesleyJohn]

That's a good suggestion Heather, what do other members think?

[dsdumpling]

I'm for that too.

[Kokopelli]

Sounds like a good idea to me.

[wvmtnkid]

If we give away our candles, we can be considered Charter Members! :D

[WesleyJohn]

Is the Secretary and Keeper of the Roll suggesting any such crazy thing as that???

:D

WJ

[elanor]

I could go for that, but does Erwin mind that we making copies of the icons he created as part of the armor system? I think we should clear that with him before we move ahead with this idea.

[wvmtnkid]

Is the Secretary and Keeper of the Roll suggesting any such crazy thing as that???

:D

WJWho me? ^_^ :holy:

[overnight]

I could go for that, but does Erwin mind that we making copies of the icons he created as part of the armor system? I think we should clear that with him before we move ahead with this idea.
I agree with elanor we want to be respectful to Eriwn and his hard work too.

[wvmtnkid]

WJ can correct me on this if I am wrong, but I do believe Erwin is aware that the images can be copied. I believe another staff member brought that to his attention at some point. And I don't think he actually created the images himself, at least not all of them. I am thinking I read where he posted somewhere that he purchased them. Still, it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to check with him on this anyway.

And, I have asked another person to become an honorary member. Bigsierra!!! He takes part in our forum and contributes as much as many of our Welseyan brothers and sisters do so I thought it only fitting that he join our Order as an honorary member.

I did send my last candle to Learnin'2-4Give, but I haven't heard from her as yet.

[AngelAmidala]

As long as Erwin doesn't have a problem with us copying and using the candle images in our sigs, I'm more then willing to add a candle and a bit of a line (or something) to my sig and then pass my candle on to someone else. :)

[herev]

I have the candle in my sig--if Erwin objects, please someone post it, so I can correct that.
Thanks
tommy

[elanor]

Actually, I was thinking that copying the images would mean that people wouldn't need to purchase them, and as such, wouldn't need the blessings to buy what they want. Now I know most of us who are site supporters couldn't care less about what we get as a result. We donate because we love this place and want to help keep it online. But if some people are donating to get blessings in order to buy things, well, I just wouldn't want to do anything to discourage that. I'm probably just thinking too much... :D

[Celticflower]

by copying the image and then passing on the candle--doesn't that kinda defeat the original quest of gathering all the candles? How would we keep track of who has candles and who has a copy?

BTW--I have been unsuccessful in my attempts to copy the image to my sig line.

Celtie

[Kokopelli]

by copying the image and then passing on the candle--doesn't that kinda defeat the original quest of gathering all the candles? How would we keep track of who has candles and who has a copy?

BTW--I have been unsuccessful in my attempts to copy the image to my sig line.

Celtie

If I am in the wrong, please don't ban me. But to add it Celtie, simply place this address: "http://www.christianforums.com/spirit/items/candle.gif" within the [img] tags. :cool:

[Kokopelli]

Double post

[Plan 9]

CANDLE ALERT!

Erwin has completed our server change (welcome back!), and says he'll be restocking the shop next, and could be doing so even as I write, so head there quickly, please! I have shamelessly begged for candles for you in three different threads, but you must reach them before the other members do! If you find the shop bare of candles, you must post sentries.
I'll obtain one for you one for you if I have enough blessings.
Ride swiftly, brave knights, and Godspeed! :)

[Henaynei]

there are currently 39 available!!

[Plan 9]

wvmtnkid, WesleyJohn, and Banana Phone now have candles and need only equip them.

Those of the Order who already have candles, but have chosen not to equip them *cough*KennySe*cough* *cough*dsdumpling*cough* are not making this easy...



what? they're working undercover? oh. sorry. what do I do now? shut up? oh. good idea! you know, I get that advice a lot. well, you don't have to get snarky about it, all I was saying was...shut up? yeah, but, I just just thought they were hidin' their lights under bushels. yeahbuts are those things with the long ears? cute, but I've heard that one bef...okay, wowser, did you just trigger our nanny program when you called me that? how many times have I told you...what do you mean you're just thankful that you didn't show me the secret handshake before I quit? now that hurt. I didn't mind when you called me a...what do you mean, they can still hear us? are you sure? but we're whisp...shut up? okay! shutin' up now, you bet! good idea!

[dsdumpling]

Plan 9, I have my candle in my siggie. Do you need one?

[Plan 9]

Plan 9, I have my candle in my siggie. Do you need one?

Yes, of course that's the real thing and not a copied and pasted image and you're not undercover! My mistake, ds! *wink wink nudge nudge*

No, thank you; I don't need one. I have resigned due to unworthiness.

However, Street Preacher, your Fort Holder, now has one; it will enable him to better hold your Fort, will it not?
I have assured him, via rep message that he has not been abducted; given time, ex-Borg drones can always discern when they have been abducted and when they haven't.

[dsdumpling]

Unworthy? No way girlfriend, you are not unworthy because Jesus paid the price for all of us...no matter how sinful we were and still are. If you need another candle, please let me offer you mine.

[Plan 9]

You know, I think you're great, but, as just one example, I just fired my library service, which made my librarian very unhappy, and although I couldn't be sorrier, I'm not repentant. Isn't that part of the deal? ;)

[dsdumpling]

You know, I think you're great, but, as just one example, I just fired my library service, which made my librarian very unhappy, and although I couldn't be sorrier, I'm not repentant. Isn't that part of the deal? ;)
Sweetie, I don't know your heart but I don't know that there is a need to feel repentant for firing someone..sorry, sure but is that a sin? We don't have to discuss this here, pm me if you want.

Dawn

[Plan 9]

Sweetie, I don't know your heart but I don't know that there is a need to feel repentant for firing someone..sorry, sure but is that a sin? We don't have to discuss this here, pm me if you want.

Dawn

Dawn, you don't want a PM from me, honey; this is the season when I begin placating, groveling, and prevaricating in order to get the monetary help and services for which the government made people like yourself pay out for my maintenance.
It was much easier before I ended up with the landlady I have now, but she is the landlady I have now, so I'd rather give up the public library's free service for shut-ins than lie to one more person I don't have to. For all I know, the library volunteer is even sorry, although the fact that I was offered a new volunteer isn't a good sign in that respect, and I believe we're all Christians, too, but neither makes any material difference to the situation whatsoever.

EDIT: As it turns out, my librarian capitulated too easily for me to be anything but a problem to be solved.

Keep up the good work, everyone. :wave:

[Bradford]

I have a candle that y'all are welcome to... someone PM me, as I'm likely to forget to check this thread...

[WesleyJohn]

Also, check this thread: http://www.christianforums.com/t728304

Our brothers and sisters in OBOB are purchasing and donating candles for anyone who needs one. If you are a potential Candler, feel free to simply check the thread and PM a member to get one.

Also, current Candlers can find a potential inductee, and arrange for a candle transfer (either give them yours and then find a replacement, or ask an OBOB member to transfer one directly).

I'm off to give one away now, as KennySe is the official bearer of the Candle of the Silver Knight.

Grace and Peace,

TSKotC

[WiredSpirit]

Here I be.

I'm not sure what it means or what this is about, but I'm honored to be chosen.

[WiredSpirit]

Oh yeah, introduction, let's see. My name is James and I live in Evansville, IN. I serve in the media ministry of my church doing graphics and small amounts of video editing when needed. I've also worked at other non-Methodist churches doing the same thing, but consider the UMC my home.

[HeatherJay]

Welcome, Wired. :) We drive through Evansville all the time on the way to visit my husbands parents. They live in a little town called Spencer a little way north of you. :)

[WiredSpirit]

We drive through Evansville all the timeI'm sorry. Nobody deserves to experience the Lloyd Expressway.

P.S. Just call me James. (makes it a little more personal)

[MethodMan]

How do I begin?

I guess I have a lot of reading to catch up


Looking forward to helping

[dsdumpling]

Hey James and MethodMan :wave: welcome. MethodMan, read the first post and you will understand.