These topics were selected because of the number of friends who have felt overburdened by Meeting activities and because Business Meeting has been reviewing some committees' organization and functions. Rona began with a brief description of her duties as field secretary. She also reminded us that we, as individuals, belong to a wider circle of Friends. Rona said that she was here less to give us the answers than to help us with the questions. Sometimes in stating the problem we find a solution.
All service is ministry.
All service is worship. All service is communion with God. Members and attenders need to find ways to be of service to the Meeting. Bringing bagels can be service to a committee or to a meeting, i.e., providing nutrients to members and attenders. Responsibilities include self-discipline.