I’m sitting here in Onalaska, WI at the Stony Creek Inn where we spent the night last night. I’m finishing my cream-cheese bagel and thinking about getting a donut. Conference begins again in just an hour, Jess & Ella are still passed out upstairs (and not coming for the start of conference), and we’re getting back on the road for what is now atleast an 8-hour trip to Warsaw sometime soon after lunch!
This is NUTS!
We’re having a blast, though! Meeting new people, and some old friends. I enjoyed a quick visit from Rev. Bickel and his wife this morning as they came down for breakfast, too. I know I am going to love Pastor Dan’s leadership as our District Superintendent – his leading of this conference is already proof-positive that his leadership-style is high-quality, and Christ-centered! He received a 4-year renewal vote yesterday by the conference and another vote to give him an “extended call” meaning the District Board will decide if we even need to vote in 4-more years!
Dr. Pence gave me a big hug yesterday as I was introduced as one of the Wisconsin district’s newest pastors this year. Dr. Jim Dunn was here yesterday for a bit to talk about the Spiritual Formations department of the Wesleyan Church. The SF department’s print-materials definitely stand-out among the “typical” church stuff in our folders. I can see Kory’s DNA throughout each denominational piece.
Two more bites of the bagel and I’m done. Probably won’t update again till we’re safe-and-sound in Warsaw…
good thing I read your blog today… :) drive safe! looking forward to seeing you next weekend if that still works. talk to you soon.
It sounds like you are having a great time. It is wonderful to hear that you are meeting up with old friends and enjoying meeting new ones. God is preparing the way as he always does. The only thing I wish we could change is the 8+ hour drive-but I know that God will somehow work that out too!
Continuing to pray for all 3 of you.
Love,
Mom/Grandma Garrett