I've mentioned before what enjoyment I am having meeting with clergy and candidates for the ministry. Tuesday morning I met with two Seminary students who are close to completeing their work in school as well as passing the ordination exams. They were interviewing me for a paper they are writing about our Presbyterian Church.

As they asked their pnentrating questions I found myself answering  in a way that made me realize again how much I appreciate how important our church has been not only to me but also in the shaping of many nations including our USA. I am proud of our foreparents in the church who stood for peace with justice, righteousness and freedom for all. The Gospel has been expressd by our church in both word and action. Lives have been laid on the line.

Yes I'm old enoght to have voted for the ordination of women clergy. Yes, I am old enough to have supported the General Assembly when it said it was time to recognise The Peoples Republic of China even before Richard Nixon opened that door.Yes, I am old enough to have walked the streets with fellow Presbyterians to deal with racial injustice in our country. The whole Gospel for all of the people is in the DNA of Presbyterians.

Thanks Karin and Sarah for helping me remember my enthusiasm for our Presbyterian Church.