Tom Maddux:
I never invited GG to lead the Bible study in the Valley. What actually
happened was that we all just got together on Friday nights, sang some
hymns, and then sat around "waiting for the Spirit to move". There
wasn't anything going on that would be called a Bible study!
On some nights, no one had anything to say. Sometimes we would have the
Lord's Supper. Other nights, I would give a short talk on whatever I had
been studying. A few other folks, like Al or Jerry Beebe might have
something to say once in a while. Some nights we just argued.
The night GG showed up we all sat quietly "waiting for the Spirit to
move". No one had anything to say...so GG piped up and gave his chapter
summary of I Corinthians chapter 1. It was so much better than anything
I had ever heard that I was very enthusiastic about his teaching. I was
glad to receive it.
The next week, GG didn't hesitate. After we had prayed and sung, he just
stepped in and gave his talk on chapter 2. I was glad to hear it, and no
one objected. After that, there was a tacit understanding that he would
continue to teach. There was never any actual agreement by me or among
us that we would let him take over.
We did passively let him take over. I for one was desperate to learn
what to do about my idea that we needed to recover the "true New
Testament church". I had not a clue what to do...and knew less. GG
seemed like a gift from heaven.
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