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Empty Tomb Witnesses, Resurrected Jesus Seekers, Good News Bearers, Faith-Sharers,

During my recent travels, someone asked me, “What do you like to do?”  …which was really a way of asking me what my hobbies were.  What’s been true for me for quite some time is while I’m a pastor serving a congregation, I’m also immersed in the work of the Church.  “Church” is my vocation and my calling …and it’s what I do for fun!  I’ve traveled for several church-related meetings recently and more meetings are up ahead: 

This coming month a lot of unique “Church” meetings and things are happening! 

W  June 2^nd there is a CONGREGATIONAL MEETING for the congregation to take actions related to the sale of church property (a proposal to sell the manse), to elect a member of the nominating committee, and to continue or dismiss the Pastor Nominating Committee. 

o   There will be a proposal to sell the manse. 

o   There will be the election of a member of the nominating committee (Bill Bacon has agreed to serve)

o   The congregation will decide to continue or dismiss the PNC. 

o   If you have questions or concerns related to these action items, please contact members of session or the pastor! 

W  June 8^th, the Presbytery of the Pines meets together in Ruston, LA.  A part of this meeting will be the presentation of 6 ruling elders who have completed the commissioned pastor program and are ready to be commissioned to serve congregations.  The Presbytery will be examining these candidates and certifying them ready for service.  The Presbytery will also hear a report on the Presbyterian Church in Chile, from George Wortham, who has recently taken a trip to Chile, with updates and ways that the work of the church there might inspire the work of the Church in our own country. 

W  June 29^th through July 4^th, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will be meeting in person in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Presbyterians everywhere are invited to follow the work of the Assembly, much of which will be live-streamed. 

o   The General Assembly is the highest Council of the PCUSA.  It is made up of minister and elder commissioners from 166 Presbyteries; there are also Young Adult, Theological Student, and Ecumenical Advisory Delegates who participate.  Executive Presbyters, Stated Clerks, and observers also attend, but don’t participate. 

o   The Assembly will vote on proposed amendments to the Constitution, approve reports, and respond to business items from Presbyteries and Synods or commissioners, or proposals from General Assembly entitles. 

o   Assembly news and information is available at www.ga-pcusa.org.  There will be links to the live-feeds and news reports. 

Welcome to my vocation AND my hobby!  …The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its expression of God’s love in the world!  God invites us to all to fulfill our calling in sharing God’s love with the world!  A part of that can be the work and witness of the Church at every level!