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Originally Posted by Terry
Yes, and here:
August 22, 1993
The elders would like to make a statement regarding brother Philip Lee.
As many of the saints know, three former elders of the church in Anaheim took public
action toward Philip Lee on November 6, 1988.
The present elders would like you to know that we do not believe that the public
declaration of those three brothers concerning Philip Lee was justified or proper. We feel
very sorry that their action has caused suffering to Philip Lee's family.
Further, it is the unanimous decision of the elders that all discipline of the church toward
Philip Lee be lifted, and it is our desire that he be fully restored to the fellowship of the
church.
The elders of the church in Anaheim
Signatories: Carl Althaus Francis Ball Eugene Gruhler Moses Kuo
Eric Lee Albert Lin Jr Ed Marks Daniel Sun
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Then there was a followup letter apologizing for not having signed the above one.
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September 24, 1993
Dear Brother Philip,
We, the elders of the church in Anaheim, want to ask you to forgive us for the
letter which was sent to you on August 22, 1993 without signatures. All the
elders are in full agreement that it was wrong and improper to send you such
an unsigned letter. We deeply regret the suffering which this has caused you.
Now we want to correct our wrong and improper action by signing this letter,
which includes the body of the letter we wrote on August 22, 1993 as follows:
“We would like to let you know of a decision the elders made and announced
today at both the Chinese and English speaking meetings of the church in
Anaheim. The announcement which we read is as follows…
We would like to assure you that it is our sincere desire that your
fellowship with the church would be fully restored so that we may go on together
for the Lord's purpose in the church.”
Sincerely yours,
The elders of the church in Anaheim"
Was Philip Lee a brother? Only the Lord knows. Of the Anaheim elders mentioned in the August 22, 1993 letter I know Francis is with the Lord. Of the remaining brothers listed (Carl Althaus, Gene Gruhler, Moses Kuo, Eric Lee, Albert Lin Jr, Ed Marks, and Daniel Sun), I'd like to ask them did that letter honestly reflect their conviction?