We had some great music. They were using the same book our choir uses. Thou O, Lord; Through the Fire; songs like that. We adopted some resolutions (which should be reported at Baptist Press). Charles Billingsley was the guest worship leader. That boy does alright.
The best things tonight:
1. Challenge from the Executive Director of the Minnesota/Wisconsin Convention, Leo Endel. Challenged us to remember that it is with both Truth and Grace that we will reach people. He quoted from UnChristian, reminding us of how outsiders see believers. Basically, outsiders are repelled by us. Look at Jesus, and outsiders flocked to Him. [The religious folks? Not so much.] Truth without grace is not gospel, and neither is grace without truth. It is a balance of both.
2. International Mission Board Challenge – More great video from Dr. Rankin’s trip into the jungles of Peru and the Mountains of Ecuador with his 12-year-old grandson. Testimonies came from two young adults who had served two years on an Extreme Team in South America. It seems the IMB is really seeking to encourage young college-age people to invest a semester up to two years to advance the kingdom.
Of course, statistics were given, that do indicate growing impact over the last ten years, and we felt encouraged until those numbers were compared with the incredible lostness that encircles our globe. Who Will Go Tell?
Who?
With that, the benediction was pronounced, and the convention is now history.
We leave our hotel at 5:30 AM to start the trip home.
But let the question linger: “Who will go tell?”
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I really appreciate your running commentary on the convention. So often, we may know that this is happening but it has no meaning for the average church goer. For the first time, I have a feel (a little) for what occurs there.
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