The fifth day happened to fall on a Sunday. I’m assuming yesterday/today/tomorrow (depending where you are on this planet) will follow a similar pattern for this 17th High Council.
A worship service was held in the High Council chambers with Doris singing (By the way, her CD is available over at:
http://www.joenoland.com/joenoland/Creations.html
And Izzie Gaither preaching. Her solo was mesmerizing and Gaither’s message absolutely inspiring. He “rang the bell.” He has the makings of a present or future General (Exactly as written in my notes at the time). As an aside to these notes, Gaither was a mere Colonel, way down in the pecking order, so we do break with protocol every once in awhile. But his Generalship was not to be, my take on the reasons why, fodder for another blog when I can be a little more controversial. More on how he and others fared in this HC when I get to the nomination’s day. Now back to my notes.
http://www.joenoland.com/joenoland/Creations.html
And Izzie Gaither preaching. Her solo was mesmerizing and Gaither’s message absolutely inspiring. He “rang the bell.” He has the makings of a present or future General (Exactly as written in my notes at the time). As an aside to these notes, Gaither was a mere Colonel, way down in the pecking order, so we do break with protocol every once in awhile. But his Generalship was not to be, my take on the reasons why, fodder for another blog when I can be a little more controversial. More on how he and others fared in this HC when I get to the nomination’s day. Now back to my notes.
London in May and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect (Again, unpredictable and another break in protocol). In the afternoon Doris and I jogged, skipped and walked along the river Thames. Yes, we skipped! Londoners were out in mass and you should have seen the double takes as we went skipping by, singing ‘Skip To My Lou, My Darling.” The “Fly’s in the Buttermilk” and “Cow’s in the Cornfield” verses brought smiles to a few dour faces. Unfortunately, we didn’t bring our “Skip A Heart Bypass” sweatshirts with us, nor did I have my baseball cap with the inscription, “Why Be Normal,” on it. Two Commissioners skipping through the HC, maybe that’s a first, huh?
In the evening we gathered in the fellowship lounge, casually and cozily, for a time of singing and sharing. Again, the testimonies and interaction were revealing, personal and intimate, a welcome contrast to the “Order of Procedures” sessions mentioned previously.
Ah yes, my field of potential nominees is beginning to narrow considerably.
JN
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