The proxy system was used for the first time yesterday. The process flowed well after about two and a half hours discussion on the section dealing with evaluation of pastors. Most of the discussion was beneficial, opening up some very prolific questions and alleviating some anxieties about some of the nuances of the document. Overall, the evaluation of pastors every four years was formulated and implemented to give the pastor a better understanding of the areas of ministry that he/she is doing well in and the areas of ministry that she/he needs improvement or upgrading in. To the best of my memory, the input from the field showed that over 260,000 expressions were in favor of the document and the remainder of the expressions which were approximately 5000 or less not in favor, to abstain or to submit. The final tally of the expressions in the Assembly showed an overwhelming number in favor (in harmony with the field) with much lesser numbers not in favor, abstaining or submitting. The process to cast the proxies went relatively fast with General Overseer R. A. Howard being very positive about the proxy system and the electronic means of casting expressions and tallying them.
Last evenings worship session was simply awesome. The Bahama Brass Band started the music part and, of course, they always "bring the house down." The Praise and Worship was led by a choir/chorale that simply brought everyone into a dynamic state of worship as the Holy Spirit gave them unction to lead. Folks were dancing in the aisle, running, praying, waving handkerchiefs and giving God the praise and worship He deserves. THANK GOD FOR A MIGHTY MOVE.
The message was brought my General Presbyter Endecott of Europe. His message stirred my heart to keep moving forward in the harvest.
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