I rise to a point of personal privilege.

In worship this morning we had the privilege and responsibility of ordaining three new ruling elders and a deacon and installing those four, plus three more previously ordained, to our church boards.  As always it was a moving and joyous event.

It is with thanks, praise, joy, and at least a small amount of pride (forgive me), that this GA Junkie and Presbyterian polity wonk shares that my son Phil was ordained as a new ruling elder.  As he begins his service on the session the responsibility of ordained office passes to another generation of our family.  And having served as a Youth Advisory Delegate to the 218th General Assembly he has some experience with higher governing bodies and exposure to what this Presbyterian thing is all about.  My congratulations to him and prayers to God for guidance for all of our new officers.

I thank you for your indulgence as I try to share that the future of the church is in good hands.

I now return you to our regular wonkiness.