Dear Peacemakers,
I am thankful for those of you who have either agreed and disagreed with me, allowing for meaningful discussion on the controversial issues coming out of the General Assembly. I certainly do not have all the answers, nor does the Assembly. The more than seven hundred elders and ministers, who struggled together to represent the PC(USA), were often divided in opinion, but we carefully debated and prayerfully discerned as best we could.
If you are uncomfortable with those discernments, know that there is still room at the table for you. We are all Christian people along the journey of life, seeking to be devoted disciples, led by Christ’s Spirit. So let us continue to respectfully engage one another, and spur one another on to greater faithfulness. A congregation named Peace must always be committed to peace-filled relationships, speaking the truth as we see it – in love.
The Mission Team encourages you to bring backpacks and school supplies for the school children served by Beth-El Farmworker Ministries this Sunday. If you are able to assist with Family Promise the first week of August, I think Eirinn is still looking for people to serve as overnight hosts. 920-5217
We focus this Sunday on Jesus’ teaching about prayer from Luke 11:1-13. A wonderful verse from the text is this: “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” Pray for the Holy Spirit, my friends.
Kim Adams will be commissioned this Sunday for her preparation for ministry at McCormick Seminary in Chicago. We will be sad to see the Adams family move away, but glad that they are following the call of the Lord.
The grace and peace of the Lord be with you all,
Elizabeth
