Archive for April 28, 2012
Thanks Stephen!!
A big thanks for Stephen Padre for his great contributions. People are still filtering out of the hall, but our members and friends near and far already shared in our…
Read MoreMore stories of life springing up and growth in the synod
The Rev. Amy Thompson Sevimli, Assistant to the Bishop, gave her report by video because she was unable to be present at the assembly. She gave highlights of what…
Read MoreKeynoter: How do we get to the change we dream about?
In the third segment of his keynote address, the Rev. Chris Nelson looked at the topic of moving into the future as the Church and as individual congregations. We…
Read MoreThe Synod’s Evangelical Mission: Death Leads to Resurrection
The Rev. Phil Hirsch, the synod’s Director for Evangelical Mission and an Assistant to the Bishop, delivered his report. The work of being evangelical is expanding, growing and reaching more…
Read MoreSecond address of keynote speaker: Change is difficult
The Rev. Chris Nelson began the second part of his talk by explaining that change is difficult. He said he didn’t intend to force it upon anybody present but just…
Read MoreBusiness continues on Saturday morning
With coffee, a hymn and a prayer, the assembly warmed up, gathered and reconvened for its business on Saturday morning. Bishop Crist led a Bible study for early risers. The…
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