Annual Conference 2010 -- Day 2

I guess technically im in the morning of Day 3, but since i was so tired i saved this for this morning.

Yesterday consisted of a lot of time sitting. The morning was consumed fully by an ordination service that lasted about 2.5 hours. Its interesting to see these new men and women commisioned or ordained into ministry, but its also shocking to me to see how old many of them are, we need more young clergy!....but maybe im biased.

After the service came a lunch break and then we returned to work. The afternoon was dedicated to starting, but not getting far, in our legislative work. We then celebrated those clergy and spouses that passed away in the past year. After that short service it was dinner time which was spent eating pizza and having good conversation.

The evening was more legislation and turned into the first issue of the weekend. The vote was on Environmental Justice and the creation of a new committee on the preservation of our earth because God calls us to care for our earth. There were then many people bringing in Global Warming debates, and political arguments that were not founded in Gods word. We talked all day yesterday about the foundational structure the scripture holds, but some at the conference must have missed the message. Its pretty sad that a conference calling us to hospitality reverts to using attacks and innappropriate speeches to bring each other down. Where is the call to follow Jesus the Christ in our conferencing yesterday??

I spent the night at Matthews house. Beautiful house and it was good to see a close friend. We didnt do much, I called Courtney and went to bed. Cant wait to see her in a week, even if its only for a bit.

To God Alone Be the Glory,

Alec

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