The theme that was introduced at this past Synod has rather particular implications for the People of God. God is ready to send more people to His churches so that His Kingdom might be extended. The prayer that I have asked each person and church to pray makes it clear that any growth will be a result of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Family reunions can be fascinating.
In some ways the Visitation time prior to my mother s funeral was a type of homecoming. I saw people whom I had not seen for many years. I tried to keep other people close to me who could whisper the names into my ear, but I did miss a few. Old disagreements, conflicts and hard feelings can be put aside when we gather for a particular purpose. Death is not a democracy.