The end of committee meetings
I realized today that some of you may not know exactly what G 6.0106b says. So here you go :
"Those who are called to office in the church are to lead a life in obedience to Scriptures and in conformity to the historic confessional standards of the church. Among these standards is the requirement to live either in fidelity within the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman (W-4.9001), or chastity in singleness. Persons refusing to repent of any self-acknowledged practice which the confessions call sin shall not be ordained and/or installed as deacons, elders, or ministers of the Word and Sacrament."
The YADS of the Church Orders committee with our moderator,
Karen, and vice moderator, Jullian.
That is how it reads as it currently stands. Depending on how the next few days go, that may change, it may not.
The big issues coming before the assembly in the next few days are the PUP report and the divestment issue. The Ecclesiology Committee (the committee handling the PUP report) is still not finished with its business. That's pretty intense. I'm not sure when the recommendations from the Church Orders committee will come before plenary. I'll be sure to let you know when they do though. The next few days promise to be an intense emotional journey.
Tonight we had a w
orship/communion service. It was in joint with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.The music was fabulous! It is so amazing to worship in such a large group. I think the most amazing part of it is hearing how powerful a large group of people speaking in unison and singing together is. The service was in a large basketball arena type place, just to give you an idea. I've realized this week that possibly my favorite part of worship services is the passing of the peace. It is so amazing how connected you can feel with someone by simply giving a firm handshake, a friendly smile, and the words "the Peace of Christ be with you." I'm really able to see an effect in the people I shake hands with. Maybe some of it has to do with being a youth....
Tonight was the YAD party. It was in a renovated warehouse. There was a live band, it was actually a good band :p It was a lot of fun! There was a chocolate fountain and strawberries! :)
It was a good day....and now, to rest before plenary tomorrow.
God Bless,
Susan
"Those who are called to office in the church are to lead a life in obedience to Scriptures and in conformity to the historic confessional standards of the church. Among these standards is the requirement to live either in fidelity within the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman (W-4.9001), or chastity in singleness. Persons refusing to repent of any self-acknowledged practice which the confessions call sin shall not be ordained and/or installed as deacons, elders, or ministers of the Word and Sacrament."
The YADS of the Church Orders committee with our moderator,
Karen, and vice moderator, Jullian.That is how it reads as it currently stands. Depending on how the next few days go, that may change, it may not.
The big issues coming before the assembly in the next few days are the PUP report and the divestment issue. The Ecclesiology Committee (the committee handling the PUP report) is still not finished with its business. That's pretty intense. I'm not sure when the recommendations from the Church Orders committee will come before plenary. I'll be sure to let you know when they do though. The next few days promise to be an intense emotional journey.
Tonight we had a w
orship/communion service. It was in joint with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.The music was fabulous! It is so amazing to worship in such a large group. I think the most amazing part of it is hearing how powerful a large group of people speaking in unison and singing together is. The service was in a large basketball arena type place, just to give you an idea. I've realized this week that possibly my favorite part of worship services is the passing of the peace. It is so amazing how connected you can feel with someone by simply giving a firm handshake, a friendly smile, and the words "the Peace of Christ be with you." I'm really able to see an effect in the people I shake hands with. Maybe some of it has to do with being a youth....
Tonight was the YAD party. It was in a renovated warehouse. There was a live band, it was actually a good band :p It was a lot of fun! There was a chocolate fountain and strawberries! :)
It was a good day....and now, to rest before plenary tomorrow.
God Bless,
Susan
posted by Susan at
2:26 AM
2 Comments:
Awesome pictures! Looks like lots of fun. The worship service is definately one of the best things that happens during the week. yay for good bands too. good luck tomorrow
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Nathan, at 3:26 AM
Susan, looks like you have been a very busy girl, sorry it took so long for me to view your blog, changed servers.
Anyway, I am glad all this meeting and politics you understand, it has me baffled... but I am so glad you are there and learning so you can lead others. Good Work, we are very proud of you. ( new friend at 1st Pres.)
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tina, at 10:40 PM
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