Bishop's Diocesan Convention Address

Diocesan Convention took place on October 26 and 27. Lil Hargrove was elected to the Congregational Development Commission and I to the Finance Committee. I also served as chair of the Elections Committee.

Bishop Wolf gave her annual address in the context of the Convention Eucharist on Saturday morning. In it, she said,

"Want to know how to fill up our churches? Begin by letting God set your hearts on fire. "Were not our hearts on fire," said the apostles on their way to Emmaus." They knew what it was to be in Jesus' presence even if it took them a little while to figure it out. Has your congregation really known what it means to be in Jesus' company, and to experience your whole life turned upside down? What would you need in order to step out and take a bold leap of faith in your church?" (You can read the entire address here.)

Are our hearts on fire here at Emmanuel? Are we passionate about proclaiming the Gospel. Are we open to God's transforming power? Does the existence of Emmanuel and its people make a tangible, life-changing difference in our world. I'd like to believe that the answer is yes. Lets keep praying for the fire of God's Spirit!