Sabbath Rest is winding down

The Town and Country Resort and Convention Center in San Diego was a wonderful place to experience Annual Conference. With housing, restaurants, and meeting space all on their grounds as well as a nearby mall and other eating establishments all in walking distance it was a nice package.

The first picture is of the conference banner with the logo: "The Old Has Gone; The New Has Come: All This is From God." That theme served us well in worship, business, and other AC activities.

The second picture is of the new moderator, Shawn Flory Replogle and moderator-elect, Robert Alley being consecrated at the final business session on Tuesday, July 1. Our AC moderator for 2009, Dave Shumate was an excellent moderator who practiced discernment with Southern wit and humor. He was ably assisted by AC Secretary, Fred Swartz who always does a remarkable job of keeping the delegates informed and on task. I'll be sharing bits and pieces of AC in worship beginning on Sunday, July 26 and for several weeks following in worship to help the congregation understand the AC deliberations and actions of 2009.

San Diego was simply wonderful! Weather was perfect and we were able to see some very interesting sights two of which are pictured: Old Town and a walking trip across the US/Mexico border into Tijuana. We also spent time at Seaside Village, Cabrillo State Memorial, Coronado Island, a drive north up Hwy 101, the scenic oceanside highway, the San Diego Zoo, during our ten days in the area.

AC is in Pittsburgh, PA in 2010 and will be the first for new AC Manager, Chris Douglas who replaces Lerry Fogle who retired after serving ten years in this position.

The remainder of my Sabbath Rest time is being spent between home and Camp Swatara where Bev and plan to get away for a few days. I'm feeling refreshed and renewed and looking forward to getting back with my sisters and brothers at Florin on July 16. We will also be participating in the church camping weekend at Camp Swatara, July 17-19, but I'll be returning to Florin on Sunday, July 19 to preach in worship at 10:45 a.m.