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Hello everyone. It seems that you must have found this board as well. Let me give you all a short update about my family.

Suzie and I celebrated our 16th anniversary this last August.  We have been through some hard times, but we are still in love and committed to eachother, even after 5 kids and 17 years in The Assembly.

Our faith has never been stronger, and we have been experiencing the joy and peace that we had always hoped for, since June of 2000, when God delivered us.  Our story is on a website, www.geftakysassembly.com.

Look around there and you will find Navigating the Deeper Life, which tells our story.

Shawn is 12.5 and is 5'9" tall!  He is being homeschooled this year, and is doing great. He plays football, basketball and snowboards. His favorite activity at present is to go to the church youthgroup and hang out with his friends.

Jill is 11 and is 4'4", much shorter than her brother.  However, she is involved in gymnastics, and finished 6th in the zone championships this year.  We drive all over California every weekend for her meets.  Thankfully, the season is now over for a few months so we can rest! She is also a straight A student and is beginning to regain her joy and vitality in the Lord.  The Assembly was hard on her.

Stephen is a wonderful boy, 9 years old. He can walk on his hands, do one-arm pushups, run all day, and he can tackle. Boy can he tackle, he plays middle linebacker on his football team and he is dangerous.  Stephen is quite popular, and many times we are known around town as "Stephen's parents."

Paulina is 5 and is doing great in kindergarten.  She is my special little girl, as she loves to sail. The bigger the waves, the better. She has a winning smile and is very happy all the time.

Chloe is a real charmer. She is the youngest and has learned how to make herself heard, even though she is tiny compared to the others.  She is quite beatiful and has a charming, witty personality, just like her mother.

Suzie is still a total knockout blonde.  She has many friends all over town, what with all of our activities.

We attend Calvary SLO, but believe the church has no walls.  We fellowship with plenty of other Christians, from other churches as well.  We host a Bible study in our home every Wednesday nite and really enjoy having people in our home.

There is much more to say, but let me say that we are so happy to be delivered.  Even though we have been excommunicated, and our former friends pray for us to die, we still love them!

Brent

Boy you have quite a troop at your place!  I pray for long life and God's richest blessing for you and yours!
  I thank the Lord that you have put forth the effort to see this site raised up and I know the Lord will use it (he already has) to bless many.
  Any Assembly folks reading here please know that we are not seeking revenge, but your blessing.  There should be only blessed fellowship between Christians as Christ died to purchase it. (I guess I'm off topic and should be in the section on grace ;))
  One of these days I'll figure out what all those tags on top mean.             God Bless,  Mark

Hi Mark

I am trying to figure out how to use all the console of buttons.  Hmm, there is a help button, shall i try it...naw!

Anyways, Everything seems to be working.  All kinds of stuff behind the scenes around here, lots of new things to be posted soon.

I think I'll try out some buttons.

[ :o][ :-*][ ;D]

Hi Everyone!
  My name is Mark Campbell and my wife's name is Synthia (Sindy).  We live in the "friendly" village of Fallbrook which is in Northern San Diego County.  Fallbrook has a great climate which makes it perfect for avocado and citrus ( no I do not work for the chamber of commerce).
   We have two daughters, who are both married and have left us with an empty nest.  However, when they visit they bring four children with them (one more on the way) and the nest is more crowded then ever!
    We left the Assembly in the San Fernando Valley back in May of 1991 where I was a leading brother.  I will tell my story elsewhere re. the details.
    Some personal traits:  I do not like to use help buttons and prefer to wonder what they all mean ;), I have changed slightly from the youthful young Assemblyite I was, but still unload 20,000 Lbs. of groceries a day by hand 5 days a week at work (boy my back hurts) .  Sindy has not changed at all and still looks like the beautiful red head many of you remember.  I trade futures, as it keeps my mind active, and I love to discuss things like the potential for rallies in the grain markets.  Most of all I love to share the Gospel and to see those who have been devastated by their involvement in groups like the Assembly find the grace of God in truth.  And, I always sign my post's---------------       God Bless,  Mark  

Wow 20000lbs of groceries?
You must eat a lot.  how much of that is coffee?

Dear Guest,
  Thank you for your concern re. my large appetite.  My job is to deliver food to restaurants, or other large institutions, THEY in turn consume the 20,000LB's daily.  I only get to watch and smell all these places cooking up this food!
  I have been on a diet and watching all that food being cooked in kitchens while working is a sore trial for me.
                                                  God Bless,  Mark

Dear Guest Continued---
  I just now got your coffee sarcasm ;D.  20,000LB's of coffee daily the Assembly way would indeed be an experience :P.
                            God Bless. Mark

Still on a diet  Mark?  You must be a string bean.

I'm on a seafood diet.  At least when I see food I eat it.  ;D

Lord bless you,

Eric

Hi Eric,
  Yes, unfortunately I'm always on a diet and am never a string bean!  When Becky got married a couple of years back I couldn't fit into my suit and so I started my most recent diet.  The "Guest" poster suggested I try the coffee diet of the Assembly, but though I'm sure it would work the price to pay would be too high.  I have been able to keep it off for the last couple of years, but have resigned myself to the fact that I will always have to be on a diet of some kind as I like to eat too much.           God Bless,  Mark

Eulaha: Where is She These Days?

Ok, I'm new at this and hope I'm doing it correctly.  ;)

Leaving the Assembly was one of the hardest things I have ever done.  I left in January of 2001.  After spending a few months checking out churches (including Calvary Chapel, which was a blessing), I got severly depressed, and began to see a counselor, who put me on a daily regimen of antidepressants.

In August of that same year, a dear friend of mines in Grover Beach took me under her wing.  I live with her and her two school-aged daughters until February of 2002.  Then, I moved to New York!

New York is a challenge for me, but I am enjoying living a life away from the San Luis Obispo assembly.  I am so different than I used to be, and most people, after talking to me for just a few minutes, will notice that I am much happier than I was while a member of the Assembly.

I am currently going to the state university, and liking it very much!  ;D  I have made some friends, and am thriving.  I still need help from anti-depressants, but my doctor assures me that soon, I will be able to function without them.  God have been very good to me!

Hi Eulaha!

Glad to see you over here. Also glad to hear of your state of well being.

Welcome to GA.com!  I look forward to hearing what you have to say.

Brent

Hello everyone:

I have had two very interesting encounters over the last couple of days. In both cases, people expressed to me that I might become the target of physical violence, due my posting articles on the Internet about George and David Geftakys and their family business.  (I can't help it, I still like Tim.)  :)

Well, I am saying this for two reasons:

1.) I don't believe that I am in any danger.  I don't think they would stoop to that level.

2.) If something should happen, there is a public record of it here, as well as at the police department.

However, I don't believe for one second that they would do such a thing, and neither should any of you.

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving, and Praise His Name!

Brent

OK, this is a little wierd:

I make that last post, and this place shuts down like a ghost town!

Is it because:

1. you all realize I'm a freak and don't want to be on the same bulletin board
2. you are all scared of getting whacked by the "doorkeepers"
3. It is Thanksgiving and you are all with your families and away from the stupid computer.

I'll bet it's number 3... ;D

You know, I was just reading some of the tesimonials on the main site, and the one about the phone call to Bro. George is absolutely hilarious!  I never really appreciated how funny it was, but really, I have been chuckling all day, along with totally irritating my wife by saying:

"Honey, if you only had the capactiy to understand these things I'm telling you!"

Anyway,  Have a great weekend.

Brent

Hi Brent,
  I too am enjoying your "Man of Fire" icon.  It appears you have been reading "The Lord Of The Rings" again and are taken with the Balrog character in same.
  Subject of an Assembly hit?!  The Mormons used to have a posse that would do these kind of hits in the Old West, but it was established to render vengence on those who were guilty of physical violence against their fellow Mormons.
  I would settle for just officially being excommunicated.  I would like to receive a letter so that I could frame it and hang it up in a prominent place in my home.  I think a person of my character deserves to receive an excommunication, since I am such a divisive individual.
                                        God Bless,  Mark
   

Hi everyone,

Mark, unfortunately I have to tell you that you will probably never get a letter of excommunication.  It's one of those things in life that some will miss out on.  I suppose if you showed up at a meeting and insisted on a letter before leaving, you might get one.  I Would love to see the expression on the faces of the Big 3!  :o  ;D

Can I get a video of it if you do go back?  ;D

Lord Bless You,

Eric

Hey Brent!!!!

This is my first time visiting this sight...I talked to Tanya on the phone today, and she told me about it! Anyway, I'm so glad that you are doing this!!!  I hope to contribute an article for this website soon...my story, etc...we'll see.
I'm having a great time working at SB city college teaching ESL. Also, I work 2 days /week for the county of Santa Barbara as a school/career liason. Basically, I'm a PR person to schools, administrators, and businesses as an advocate for troubled youth to get them paid job experience, and on a  positive career path, as well as providing support and direction!  Also, I'm having a great time as i just moved back to Ventura and am enjoying my family very much! Lots of other stuff is going on, but I'll spare you the details for now...
Wow! I just finished reading Rachel's article....I had no idea of the extremity of the abuse! What an eye opener, although i must say that I'm not surprised.  My parents had David pegged the first time they saw him...my dad said to me in his usual tactful way, "Cristina, that guy is a wino, if i ever saw one." At the time got mad, but now i just laugh and wonder why i didn't see it. The fact is, though, that i saw a lot of stuff but turned off my conscience to it..(possibly the topic I'll write on) Anyway, i've taken up enough space for now, but i just want to say that I'm very proud of you and your family for being 'in the line of fire' and being faithful to expose the truth even while living in the same small town as these people! I know you know this, but you have my support, and i will always think of you and suzie as my dear friends...after all, we experienced and talked each other through  the 'assembly light bulbs and red flags' together!!! i can't tell you how many times I must have come up to you after a meeting and said, "Brent, am I crazy, or is such and such a little weird, etc..." By the way, thanks for all the talks we had...it was such a great help!
Your Friend always,
Cristina Vanderlaan

Cristina!  :D

Glad you could join us here, and thank you so much for your kind words.  I know I will look forward to anything you might contribute, but even more, I am so glad to hear that you are getting along so well.

Your Dad, like most of our parents, were able to see the freakin' obvious, when we couldn't, because we were under George's "heavenly vision."  Really, it should be called, "blurred vision," or perhaps, "hellish vision," but I think we all know what I mean.

God Bless you Cristina!

Brent

CRISTINA!!!
 
I am so happy to hear you are doing ok.  I'm still in NY.  A little lonely but hanging in there.  I may be moving to Sacramento after all (remember a couple of years ago I was going to move up there but changed my mind?  :)  I would really like to hear your side of the story.  I know a little about your story cause we have talked, but you are a good writer and I'd enjoy what you would have to say!!

Hey Eulaha!!!!!!!!

Wow, it's really good to hear from you and that you're doing well in N.Y. please let me know if/when you're moving to Sac...I'd love to get together. And, yes, i am planning on contributing an article to this site, although it's still in the "thinking" stage. (I'm waiting to get the mind of the Lord and lay hold of the eternal riches in glory from the kitchen of heaven!!  ha ha- just thought I'd throw in some assembly lingo for old time sake..) actually, just about anything can be assembly lingo as long as it sounds REAL spiritual and nobody understands it, i.e George's seminars!!
anyway, I'm VERY glad to hear from you...please keep in touch...my new e-mail is ccmalibu@fastermail.com. Anybody else is free to e-mail me too...
Your Friend,

Cristina  

Hey Arthur!!!!

wow!! It's been a LONG time since we've last talked!!! I'm glad to hear that you and Rachel are doing well! Congratulations on your marriage and new baby coming soon!! (Sorry i had to miss your wedding...I was super sick w/ a very bad cough for like 3 weeks!!!) anyway, please tell Racel hi for me, and that I miss her!
p.s. arthur, i'm VERY glad that you are no longer involved w/ the asembly...to tell you the truth, i was worried that you were going to be a lifer!!!! But, thank God for how he helped us to have the courage to SEE and then to TAKE ACTION !!!!
Your Friend,

Cristina  

Happy Birthday to Karen Sanford!

Hey Bauer, have a great 25th.

editor. :D

Thanks Brent!!!  I was impressed that you remembered until I realized that I had entered my bday upon registration for the site.  ;D

We are going to the Melting Pot tonight...a YUMMY fondue restaurant where you pig on like six courses, all fondue.  Dipping stuff like lobster, cheesecake...

We are looking forward to seeing you guys in about ten days here.  I will look older, I'm sure.  25 feels so ANCIENT!! Really!

Karen B. S.
(nice initials, now you know one reason I didn't keep my maiden name as my middle name, even though I of course have many other reasons  ;) )

Hi Brent, I am confused!  There is so much talk on the side about how the assembly is regrouping?  What is really going on?  Has George really stepped down?  What about Tim,?   How come other people on the bulliten board seem to know so much more than me?   ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

HI Brent and Suzie
Well you have come along way and I must say this is quite a tool to share information...

Brent  -  I think this is a great "healing tool" as well as I still have a burden for my bretheren in Christ and think often  how both Pam and I loved the pleasure of their company.

Since then life has gone on and I now live in Newport Beach with wife Stacy and 2 daughters Maryruth (13) and Danielle(10). Contrary to what the saints were told in Fullerton and beyond, I am in fellowhship, walking with the LORD and rejoicing in my new grace-filled life in Jesus Christ.  Should any saint past or present want to talk or share thoughts or if I offended others in time past - I would like to hear from them.

Looking forward to our ongoing discussion on line.

God Bless,
Kevin Healy

Hello and WELCOME Kevin

I was wondering when we would see you here.  Glad to have you, and I look forward to your contribution!   :) :)

Brent

Hi Kevin!
   Good to see your post!  It is also good to hear that you are in fellowship and rejoicing in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
    I do not remember one complaint that I have about you, except that you possibly gloated a little too much re. USC football ;D.
    I'm sorry that I was not around to be with you when Pam passed away.  We heard about it way after the fact as we had "departed" from the Assembly.
                  God Bless your richly,  Mark C.

Hello Brent,

Don't know if you remember me or not but we served together on a MTT in S.F.  Thanks for putting up the website.  I also am hoping for the best for all involved in the cover up.

I'll remember you in my prayers.

Ron J.

Hey Ron, good to see you made it on!

Later,
G