GA219 is a unique opportunity.

I think Linda Valentine, Executive Director, and the General Assembly Mission Council (GAMC), are leading the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) toward the right path. They are inviting all of us, at every ministry and governing body level to courageously embrace God's preferable future with hope.

I believe Presbyterians must again be empowered to be the salt and light in more effective ways on the street, across the nation, and around the world. We have accomplished a great deal. We all know we can do better.

The 219th General Assembly can identify what’s important, help us internalize it, and initiate responsible action. The Assembly docket offers opportunities for action now that may be gone by the time we hold the next gathering in 2012. 

We Pray

A spirit of prayerful urgency and courage is just what this Assembly seeks. Newark Presbytery joins in this prayer. Visit our website for resources, news, and links to events as they unfold before, during, and following this year’s gathering.

Pray for our Commissioners, Elder Connie Cosgrove (Prospect), the Rev. Dr. Moses Biney, and our Youth Advisory Delegate Lucinda Jo Landon from the Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair. This year, we are sending an Overture Advocate, the Rev. Alfred Johnson. Our Stated Clerk, Elder Warren McNeill, will join me at the Assembly, as well. Together, NP’s delegation is our investment in our ministry future.

For more helpful guidance about change and transition, please refer to my GP Report for June 2010, the link is below. Contact me or your congregation's Committee on Ministry cluster liaisons for assistance in exploring resources and new opportunities for growth.

Thanks for reading.

Sincerely,

Kevin