As we gathered for the beginning of the general assembly, a joint choir of about 150 voices from the Presbytery a handbell choir of about 30 ringers, along with a pianist and organist played some wonderful music. They concluded with an amazing arrangement of Shout to the Lord. He also helped in leading music and worship. One of their songs was God of Grace and God of Glory. When the moderator Heath Slater stood up to call the General Assembly to order I had chills up and down my arms. It was an amazing thing to realize I was a part of this wonderful Church of ours as it meets here in Portland Oregon.
I also had a wonderful Liturgy of prayers in music for those impacted by the violence in Orlando Florida and other places. It was a very moving service with prayers offered by people of different faiths.
The worship service was a very moving and wonderful experience the message was delivered by the moderator. Both in his sermon and then in his report to the general assembly after the worship service he spoke of how hope does not disappoint us comma and that as we strive to live into hope we sometimes need to move beyond our doing things decently and in order and step out in faith and bolts.
This evening we will be electing co- moderators. There are two sets of candidates for co-moderator. The co- moderators will serve our denomination for the next two years.
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