When Jesus said to Simon, “Put out into the deep,” he was simply reminding him to go where the opportunities were. Too often, Fr. Wood reminded us, Christians are caught in the paralyzing trap of fear and a critical spirit, and we miss opportunities. Even with all the distractions in the church and in the world, Jesus still calls, stills sends, and still blesses with bountiful results.
After the Eucharist, the delegates reconvened for the business of the day. The credentials committee announced that 82 clergy members and 201 lay members were present and eligible to vote. Bishop Salmon declared a quorum and opened the convention with prayer. The Rev. Haden McCormick, president of the standing committee, rose to place in nomination the name of Mark Joseph Lawrence. A spontaneous and enthusiastic standing ovation followed.
I wonder how Office 815 will try to negate this vote, or if they will even try.
Harvey, if they do try to negate this vote, the results of their action will not be to their liking!
I think that you should assume that it going to happen, and prepare for your response.
Congratulations, Kendall — and I am sorry that previous commenters have been so injured by TEC’s administration that they have lost the capacity to exercise patience and charity. I have very little doubt that bishop-elect Lawrence will be duly affirmed (as he was, in essence, the first time around).
[blockquote] . . . .The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.[/blockquote]