A practical look at household life in 1976. This is a list of agreements made by members of one People of Praise household for the sake of common life and unity and to avoid misunderstanding and mismatched expectations. Note: This is a faithful transcript of the original document, which retains any typographical errors in the original, as well as mark-ups such as crossed … [Read more...] about 206. 1976 Household Agreements List
1976-1981 Time Period
205. 1976 Snapshot of Community Life
This sharing on community life in 1976 was given at the end of a talk on “Kingdom Building” at a Notre Dame charismatic conference. After a brief history of the community, Tom Finke described the life and work of the People of Praise emphasizing especially several prophecies and their fulfillment. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and … [Read more...] about 205. 1976 Snapshot of Community Life
204. Spontaneous Worship Excerpt
An excerpt of spontaneous worship including prophecy and prayer in inspired songs, recorded at a 1976 community meeting. … [Read more...] about 204. Spontaneous Worship Excerpt
203. Our Money and Work in Common
In this talk given at a 1976 Unity Weekend, Clem Walters began with potential causes for disunity: our different occupations, varying income levels, and different standards of living. He addressed a way of overcoming that disunity through a change of mind and heart about our jobs, money, and possessions. The talk included stories of brothers who put their resources totally at … [Read more...] about 203. Our Money and Work in Common
202. People of Praise: the Early Years
In this talk given in 1976 at a Community Weekend, Kevin Ranaghan provided a history of events between 1963 and 1971 that led to the formation of the People of Praise and then described developments in the community since 1971 that formed the body into what it was in 1976. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain … [Read more...] about 202. People of Praise: the Early Years
201. Commentary on the Covenant
What does our covenant commitment mean? In this talk, given at a 1976 community meeting, Paul DeCelles unpacked the covenant: a commitment of our whole lives to the Lord and to one another. The covenant is a full commitment that involves our families, careers, relationships outside the community and mission. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio … [Read more...] about 201. Commentary on the Covenant