Today I realized (or rather remembered) how I came to be a GA groupie.
There are those who come because they want to be "in the know". There are those who come to see old friends. There are those who come to debate the issues. And, then, there are those of us who come because the beginning worship service at a GA is an ABSOLUTELY AMAZING thing! To be a part of a congregation which fills a civic center where the voices raised in hymn singing threatens to blow the roof off is an unforgettable experience!
Joan Gray, moderator of the 217th GA preached a moving and compelling sermon based in part on Micah 6, but also in part on Jesus' commandment to love one another. She reminded us that the church is not meant tobe something we are on our own. Rather, the church is meant to be a God powered institution. After referring to the troubled times the church is experiencing, she declared, “God can do it! The question is: Do we want it?” and with that a man from the congregation shouted out, “Yes!” Gray replied, “Thanks be to God, and amen.”
a God-powered institution.”My prayer is that in the week ahead all deliberations, decisions, conversations and discussions will take place with that in mind. Talk with you tomorrow.
1 comment:
Vicki, So good to read about the first few days of GA. Sounds like you are having fun, learning a great deal, and getting around easily. Thanks for taking me along on this trip with you. AND THE BLOG LOOKS GREAT! Elaine
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