 THANKSGIVING GREETINGS !
As we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, I thank God for all of you, my sisters and brothers in Northeast Georgia Presbytery. Last week I was blessed to have some quiet time at the Jesuit Retreat Center in Atlanta where I spent my time in deep prayer and reflection on several scripture passages. During one day I compared how Elijah encountered God in the "gentle murmuring sound" at the entrance of the cave with Peter's response of starting a building campaign when he encountered Jesus transfigured on Mt Horeb. In the spirit of gentleness, I encourage us all to take in the beautiful late fall colors falling to the ground and contemplate what God is doing in your spirit.
We have been busy at Presbytery in so many ways this year, particularly with all of the efforts and diligent work of various administrative commissions, and at the same time we must focus on what is most important in preparing for the call to be the connectional body in the future. As Lee Koontz proclaimed at our last gathering, I am reminded of all that God is doing in our midst and that we are tempted to cling so closely to the way it's always been, that we miss opportunities to let go and find Christ's spirit leading us in new ways that we don't yet see clearly.
I look forward to seeing as many of you as can attend at the called meeting this next Tuesday in Cleveland. May God continue to bless us as Northeast Georgia Presbytery (PCUSA).
Wishing you a harvest of blessings, good health, and good times. Happy Thanksgiving from the staff of Northeast Georgia Presbytery.
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