Legislative committees

I guess you all are expecting some earth shattering news or some incredible moments that happened this afternoon. I will try to see what I can do. This morning's worship was quite traditional compared to the previous worships this week. There was organ, choir, and some traditional hymns. During worship and the sang at the end of the service, there was a folk group that got us all pumped up and ready for our business session! Speaking of the business session, we had nominations for the University Senate, which oversees all United Methodist Colleges and Seminaries. We also had nominations for the Judicial Council, which is like the Supreme Court of the United Methodist church. There were many names were put up for nominations from around the world and we will vote on them on Monday.
The morning finished off with us in Legislative Committees. There will be a lot of these committee meetings over the next 3 days. These committees work through proposed resolutions and petitions that have been submitted. Many will be reworded, discussed, debated, and prayed over before going to the floor of the conference for a vote. I am observing the Local Church sub-sub committee dealing with membership and pastoral authority as it relates to persons joining the United Methodist church. If you really want to know more about it then I will probably have to take you to lunch to explain it all. The coolest thing about this sub committee? A young lady in her late 20's is chairing it and it is her first General Conference. She is doing a fantastic job so far! Stay Tuned...