My attendance at the conference of the International Council of Community Churches was not only a good one, it was in some aspects a life changing event. It reconfirmed my stance on being ecumenical and my desire to have others understand the love and grace of Jesus Christ.I am excited about being on the committee to plan the annual conference in 2010 in Indianapolis, IN. I hope that several of the members of Speed Memorial Church will be able to attend that conference. It should be a very interesting conference since we are celebrating the 60th year of the ICCC and we will be celebrating our collective heritages.
Thursday morning I woke up at 5 am (6 pm Sellersburg time) and decided instead of just laying there I would start back. The drive was very easy...no traffic that early in the morning and to be honest very restful. For me driving is a "God time" for me and I am able to feel His presence when I drive and also a time of discovery with God.
I can tell you the thing that made me become overwhelmed with joy was seeing Speed Memorial Church (my view of the church when I drove up is pictured with this blog). It gave me such a sense of joy and wanting to praise God for calling me to be senior pastor. It also reminded me of how much my family fits in this community and how much of a blessing it has been for Kari, Mitchell, and Tyler.
It was great to go to the conference, but it was definitely a "sight for sore eyes" to see my home...
Speed Memorial Church.
