Welcome to the Eastminster Observer
Welcome to Eastminster Observer, a blog focused on the work and challenges of Eastminster Presbytery, a regional organization of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in northeastern Ohio. Its purpose is to share some facts, opinions and concerns about the presbytery, its churches and the people involved in their Christian work and worship. However, it is strictly a personal project of the undersigned. No person or entity has asked, authorized or paid me to say (or not say) anything.
I am an elder member of Poland (Ohio) Presbyterian Church and have served on various committees at the local church and presbytery level. I have opinions about some of the matters to be discussed but will make a diligent effort to express them honestly and with respect for people of different persuasion.
A blog works best when it is a two-way dialogue, not just one person's rant, so you are welcome to submit comments for others to read. This can be rich and rewarding for all participants, and I pray that it will be. However, your material is more likely to stay in the system for others to read if it is -
- Stated in a Christian spirit, presenting your position in a way that respects the Ninth Commandment and the views of others,
- Clearly and concisely worded (200 words maximum, please),
- More than a simple repetition of what others have already said, and
- Accompanied by your real name, location and church affiliation.
I honor and respect the concept that "all of us together are wiser than any of us alone." We will do the Lord's work most effectively if we share and confront issues openly, in a spirit of Christian love and respect.
posted by Bob Gillette @ 10:21 AM
3 comments
3 Comments:
Bob: I want to thank you for initiating this new "forum". It seems to me that it could fill a very important need in our life together in Presbytery.
I've entered a comment (see Nov. presby. meeting) but am having trouble sorting our the necessary spaces to check, and the general technology of blogging. Maybe I'll need to talk with you about these things.
Thanks, and warmest regards,
Harold Walker, Jr.
As a child we were taken to school by my Grandmother in the family car. Along the way we would pick up a neighbor girl.Getting out at school we'd play that game"Last one in is a rotten egg". Usually half way there She would change the rules. We laughed and fussed about it some but remained friends. The stakes are so much different now.One might wonder why such a decline in this denomination, and there are certainly many valid reasons why people leave.The true question might better be asked why don't they come?When we come to gripps with that problem no one will leave except to gather in the lost.
Thanks for your clear summary of the November meeting, Bob. I appreciate your thoughtful and caring approach to presbytery in these days of tension, accusations and misunderstandings.
Tom Niccolls, Sebring OH
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