June Vision Article

Rev. Jeffrey T. Howard

June Vision Article

Eagle Rock Presbyterian Church

May 28, 2008

Every two years the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) meets to debate and decide, with God’s help, important matters facing the church. This month commissioners from presbyteries all over the United Stated will be gathering in San Jose for the 218^th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). These commissioners will be meeting from June 20^th to the 28^th prayerfully discerning God’s will for the church.

Among the important issues to be decided are: a revised form of government for the church that would be more flexible, foundational, and appropriate for a missional church in the 21^st century, the addition of the Belhar Confession from South Africa in our Book of Confessions, ways of seeking peace and justice in the Holy Land, and the election of a new Moderator for the next two years. The commissioners will be guided by scripture especially these words from the prophet Micah, “Do Justice, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly with your God”, the theme of this General Assembly.

The decisions the General Assemble have to make will have a profound impact on the church’s future. Please pray for the commissioners to the as they do God’s work on a national level. – Pastor Jeff

Almighty God,
in Jesus Christ you called disciples
and, by the Holy Spirit, made them one church to serve you.
Be with members of our General Assembly.
Help them to welcome new things you are doing in the world,
and to respect old things you keep and use.
Save them from empty slogans or senseless controversy.
In their deciding, determine what is good for us and for all people.
As this General Assembly meets,
let your Spirit rule,
so that our church may be joined in love and service to Jesus Christ,
who, having gone before us, is coming to meet us in the promise of your kingdom.
Amen.