Friday, June 26, 2015

Lots continues to happen in Salt Lake and we all are so busy. We have now had the joy of two wonderful Eucharists. The music and messages are so inspiring. Bishop Katherine preached Thursday, telling us to work to make the road level for all allowing all to reach the Kingdom. Today while a wonderful Jazz band provided the music, we listened to Rev. Gay Jennings, President of the House of Deputies spoke. My time with the Committee on World Mission has allowed me to hear the plight of the Church in Cuba, Pakistan and Liberia. A moving statement by the Bishop of Pakistan as he related the numerous persecutions that are happening to Christians. He asked for prayers and time and attention as he works to continue to continue to bring the love of Christ to those in his country. A wonderful priest from Liberia, 2013 graduate of VTS, told how he went back to his home country to help it recover from the damage from the Ebola outbreak. He told us of whole families that died, of the large number of orphans and the difficulty with poverty caused by the loss of industry. He is seeking missionaries to come and help with his efforts and we all know who would love a chance to go. In our afternoon session we partnered with the diocese of Colorado to tweet our benefits and suggested changes in the structure of the Episcopal Church. This time gave us a chance to share and brainstorm with other Episcopalians all looking for new ways for the Church to reach more. The deputation is working together well, enjoying each others company and not getting a lot of sleep. More tomorrow, keep praying for God’s work to be done.

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