By Katrina Goodrich Women’s Society 2020 has been a whirlwind so far. I believe this year has definitely upset daily routines and completely shaken up what normal looks like for most people. How interesting that our focus for this year’s General Conference was an apt play on eyesight—“Fix Your Eyes on Jesus.” We’re certainly getting...
When Fish is on the Menu
Apr 28, 2020
By Carl Greene Executive Director My grandfather simply would not eat fish. Whenever it was served, he would make his dislike for fish very clear at the table. In fact, his disdain for fish made for a great family joke every time it was served. A family tradition organically developed where we made the same prodding comments to Grandpa when fish was served, and...
What I Wish I Had Known About Stewardship
Apr 28, 2020
By John J. Pethtel Director of Church Development & Pastoral Services 1. “Stewardship,” “generosity,” and “giving” are not synonyms. I now realize, using these terms interchangeably confuses people. Stewardship is a role, giving is an act, and generosity is an attitude. Stewardship is recognizing that God is the owner and we are His managers,...
We Plan, God Rules
Apr 28, 2020
by Kevin Butler What a difference a virus makes. I have been to every General Conference since 1982. Summer means Conference, and each one has made an impact on my life. On a number of my presidential visits this year, I played a sort of “parlor game” where I asked the people to shout out a year (from 1982 forward), and I would name the...
Waiting
Apr 28, 2020
By Katrina Goodrich It’s midnight and my day is far from over. It began around 7:00 AM when I rolled out of bed and started finishing what I hadn’t gotten done the day before. I’ve been waiting six hours for approval on a packet that I really wanted to start sending out 4 or 5 hours ago—so that by this point I’d be done and heading to bed....