Actions of the Overtures Committee on June 13
Below are the recommendations issued by the Overtures Committee on June 13.
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Overtures Committee Releases Grounds for Its Recommendations
The Overtures Committee has submitted the following grounds for its recommendations to the General Assembly.
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General Assembly Digest for June 12
Below is a summary of the decisions made by the Overtures Committee of the 46th General Assembly on June 12. The committee will reconvene on Wednesday, June 13, at 8 a.m.
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Chief Gopher
As a veteran of more than 30 General Assemblies, Ric Springer sums up his role as chairman of floor clerks succinctly: “Chief gopher, keep the Assembly moving, and meet the needs of the men on the dais.”
A Taste of What Elders Do for Four Days
In addition to the business of General Assembly, commissioners participate in seminars and corporate worship and strengthen personal relationships.
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Reconciliation Study Committee Releases Report
Kevin Smith, chairman of the study committee, hopes that the report will help congregations begin to see racism as a moral issue, like abortion. And as with other moral issues, Smith notes, refusing to talk about the issue will not make it go away.
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Overtures to the 46th General Assembly : A Snapshot
Just before press time, 24 overtures had been submitted to the 46th General Assembly. Below is a brief synopsis of most of them, grouped by subject
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Women’s and Family Functions at General Assembly
Keeping with the theme of this year’s General Assembly, “Love God and Love Neighbor,” the GA Host Committee will be offering several opportunities for families of commissioners to serve the metro Atlanta community. “All of Scripture and life hangs on these two great purposes … loving God with all our hearts and loving others as
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Why Children Should Stay in Church
“[Children] are members of the covenant community and members of the church. It makes me sad to think that often we ship them down the hall and they don’t participate in the great event of the gathered church,” said Jason Helopoulos.
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CTS Makes Education More Accessible
The new degree programs and formats are designed to meet the need for theological training that is solidly biblical but also flexible and accessible.
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