We WILL BE, ARE or WERE commissioners to the 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA)? Fact is, those of us that were commissioned to serve in Minneapolis last week, will remain commissioners for two years, until the 220th General Assembly in 2012. For the most part, this is just a technicality, but a factoid nonetheless.
I look forward to sharing my recollections and dialoguing about General Assembly with you. It may take a while though to synthesize my thoughts. Perhaps the other attendees feel the same way.
This experience has been a whirlwind. Right now it seems calm, like we are in the storm’s eye, catching our breath and remembering the events gone by. This is a welcome lull and necessary break. But like all twisters, the wind will begin to blow again and it will be time to revisit the issues and events gone by.
After returning home last weekend, Juliette and I quickly repacked and headed to Mammoth to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary and to unwind after General Assembly. Since arriving at our 9200ft retreat, I have been nursing a cold and practicing what I call, “cranial ventilation” – letting the clear mountain air restore and refresh my mind.
For those who are interested, and I hope there are many, please stay tuned to this blog site. There is much to talk about as we watch the crimson sky and ponder, is it morning or near night? (Matt 16)
