Have you felt any yet? Budget cuts, that is. It seems like we are hearing about economic problems everywhere we turn. And even a casual glance at our own bank accounts probably shows a smaller margin for error.
Well, we are not alone. The PCUSA General Assembly Council just concluded a week of meetings designed, in large part, to weather the current financial situation. They've released a video outlining some of the changes that resulted from this meeting.
A couple of points before you watch the video. First, nice job of directing - I like how they make it look like we're walking up to the three main speakers and they stop, turn and include us in the ongoing conversation. Its pure Scorsese, I tell you.
Secondly, its too long, and I can almost guarantee that your mind will wander before its halfway through. Hang in there - there's a good, concise Walter Bruggeman quote near the end.
And finally, aren't your glad that Governor Sanford is not in charge of the PCUSA budget? Can you imagine? He would refuse money given by the membership and then slash programs those members desperately needed, right? Geeze.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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yes! "Fear not", or in the words that our former pastor liked to quote from out favorite shoe-wear company "no fear!"
It helps me to remember what I was told during another financial crisis: "It's just money." There are an infinite number of things more important. You can name them.
Yes, our God is truly in change. Whatever mistakes are made; God will ultimately make it right. ---jamg
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