http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/ Whereas, it is our belief that a clear majority may not have been obtained in the motion to adjourn on March 25, 2007. Whereas, it is our belief that unfinished business and new business is still at issue and needs to be brought before the church and voted upon. Whereas, it is our belief that this meeting should be held at a time and for a period of time that will allow all applicable business to presented and regarded in a respectful and civil manner with the necessity to regard child care or any other issue that would hinder such meeting to be planned in advance. Whereas, a quorum of the membership has been obtained by signatures upon this petition. Let it be known, that we move to call Bellevue Baptist Church into an open business meeting for a period of no less than three hours with the stipulation that the meeting may recess for a period of no more than two hours and be extended no longer than three additional hours in a given day. Let it be known, that a quorum of the membership generated by this petition should serve as notice to the leadership that a business meeting is deemed necessary by the body of believers called Bellevue Baptist Church. Let it be known, that we, the signers of this petition, agree in whole or in part with the contents hereon. Mon, 2 Apr 2007 17:1:32 CDT en-us 3 http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig4416657 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST dear fellow brothers and sisters,we like you have a situation in our church,where,in my opinion, the pastor is out of control.we as a church have no say, no discussion in what is happening at our church.but i believe God is bigger than the little man behind the pulpit.if we are faithfull,he will bring us thru this.i believe that the congregation should be in control of the church and staff.i believe that as church family we should be able to diagree in love,not be threatened,as i and others have been.i personally have decided to be a thorn at every business meeting,i have sought legal advice in this matter.the pastor and his klan can make it tough but as long as no laws are broken they can not make you leave.i would recomend not being without a recorder when speaking too are being spoken too with these poeple. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3677584 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST thanks for doing this. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3598410 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST BBC can only be improved by these open meetings. BBC is hurting and so are the sheep. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3555433 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I am no longero nthe roll at Bellevue.Baptized by R>G>Lee in 1950 http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3522045 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3498536 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3483960 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST We need to get all the Business conducted... not just the chosen few's wants and wishes. PTL http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3456076 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3445340 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Please restore BBC to it's long-standing place where unfettered worship occurred. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3445310 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Forgiveness and church healing would follow confession of half-truths and a total disregard for the truth, accompanied by a promise to never repeat these evils. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3443472 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3426282 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3422749 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Southern Baptist Churches DO have business meetings. Some even on a scheduled basis--what POSSIBLE harm could come from allowing these members with concerns to be heard? We just want to understand. j http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3413944 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3384250 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Personally I think http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3384041 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I just stumbled upon this petition. All I can say to those who have formed this petition is "shame on you." If you don't agree with something and you can't be submissive to the Biblical authority of your local church. MOVE ON.Again, I just stumbled upon this and was appauled that a local congregation would be acting this way. Seriously? A petition on the internet for Pete's sake? It makes me sad for the Kingdom. What type of witness are you to those outside your walls? Let alone those who are on the inside. The damage will be great. Very sad. Rememeber...they will recognise you by your love for one another. And sadly...by your lack thereof. You folks need some serious prayer and reconciliation to take place. I don't know you, but I will pray for you. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3383979 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I believe that God is calling me to fast and to pray for Bellevue Baptist. I will be starting a fast on Thursday, May 3rd, the National Day of Prayer. I invite you to join me however you can for as long as you can. Let's ask God to help Bellevue to overcome, heal and to get back to doing His work. God bless and help us. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3383218 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3382081 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST as 125 said"If no business meeting is allowed, then purse strings should be tightened. Hit the new Administration where it hurts...MONEY!!!!!!" http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bbcmtg/#sig3378411 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Why should our leadership fear anything church member has to say in a business meeting? If they always operate above board, there is never anything to fear.