C15 was first done with official business! So we will present tomorrow afternoon. I'll find out our docket time at about noon Wednesday. You will be able to follow our report before the Assembly on a live video feed at ga219.pcusa.org I'll let you know as soon as I can our exact docket time. It's like live TV and everything!
Tammy joined four other panelists in presenting, to C15, practical applications of how churches reach out to their communities. She was brilliant as she walked the committee through, among other things, our developing relationship with Huffman Elementary School and Huffman Park.
After lunch, C15 went on our field trip. We are the envy of the Assembly! Both churches we visited had teams of pastors who were married (see, we're doing great stuff at Trinity!). Our second church was in 'THE bad part of town' (according to our bus driver). This inner-city church, Kwanzaa Community Fellowship, is doing just super work in their neighborhood. They partner with all kinds of secular and government institutions. Their creativity in partnerships has led to all kinds of amazing mission in their community. One of the coolest is their community garden. Unbelievable how it came together and the impact it is having. After a couple hours with the pastors and staff of a tour of the area (a lot of white people for that neighborhood), we gathered in their 'lobby' and prayed. People were laughing and crying and thanking God for all the activity of the Spirit in this beautiful work. You'll hear plenty later.
Tammy must have told the world of my birthday. Thank you, C15 and all of you at Trinity, for the blessings. It was a great day to turn 54. And tonight? A Jazz club for Brazilian jazz (that's right, Cam)!
Peace, tl
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Excellent. Glad it was a great day. You deserve it. ek
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