Cathy and I had a wonderful time at district council. I think they get better every year. The guest speaker was Zollie Smith who serves as the director of US missions for the Assemblies of God. He is a great preacher and challenged us all. Here are some highlights:
1) Monday night was the 75th anniversary of the KY District Council. I took up the missions offering. We raised money for "Fares for Missionaries." I believe around $10000.00 will come in before all is said and done.
2) Tuesday morning was the business meeting. Like most business meeting nothing too exciting to report. Tuesday night Zollie Smith preached and we had a wonderful time around the altars.
3) Wednesday morning was communion. It is always a moving service.
4) Wednesday night was the ordination service. In the A/G we believe God calls people into ministry and we just acknowledge God's calls. A person is recognized by the laying on of hands by the presbytery. Cathy was ordained and it was a very moving service. I am very proud of her.
Many denominations will not ordain women or acknowledge that women have a place in the ministry. I am glad I am part of the Assemblies of God who honor women and not hinder them.
