Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Prayers: Synod assembly

As I mentioned the other week, it's assembly season--as in, synod assemblies, leading up to Churchwide Assembly in August.

Our Southwestern Minnesota Synod's assembly is this coming weekend. Since we have a rather large synod (in terms of number of congregations), we also have rather a large group gathered for assembly! Prayers are much appreciated as we prepare to go about some of the business of being the church.

This will be my first year as a voting member instead of a visitor. I liked being a visitor--all the fun and none of the work! But this year I will have to follow the proceedings a little more closely. At past assemblies I have always been impressed by the faithfulness of the group that is gathered--not everyone is an expert on things church-related, but everyone is striving, with much prayer, to be faithful in carrying out and discerning God's work.

If you've never been to a synod assembly, I highly encourage going! You will likely come away with a new appreciation for and understanding of this big, crazy church we are part of. If you happen to live near where the assembly is taking place, they are usually looking for local volunteers to help out. Otherwise, you can go as a visitor, although most churches are always looking for someone new to go as a voting member.
~Pastor Sarah

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