Ken Medema gave us some moments of fun as we danced to his Soul-full music. Ken had shared his music at the 2008 ISC Annual Meeting. It was fun to re-live his gifts from God.

During each Plenary session, individuals and groups may take one minute to speak to concerns and celebrations. Pastor Earl Menchhofer spoke about his father's service throughout his life.

    
Later in the day, Pastor Jan Dashner, took a moment to lift up people who are serving, have served or who have relatives serving in the military. She currently serves as Chaplain in Japan.

Delegates from Illinois South Conference wore vests to identify the Conference as a group on "Shirt Day." Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein helped everyone to keep a child-like spirit so that the serious work could be done with a light heart. Thanks to Mary Beth.

Serious decisions were made for governance, mission and justice and witness. Hearts and minds prayed for keeping the Spirit at hand during these serious moments.

 

Fifty-seven representatives of Illinois South Conference met at Pietro's Italian Restaurant to dine together. This didn't include all people from Illinois South Conference, but those who could make it at this time. We wish all could have been there. The youth from ISC also joined in the festivities. All of us thank ISC Moderator, Norma Borgmann for her tireless efforts to gather us all together to celebrate our participation in General Synod. A caravan of 7 vehicles transported all of to the meal and back to work at the evening committee meetings.

All ISC Delegates started early on Sunday morning (6:30 AM) with a caucus breakfast and presentation about Single Governance at the UCC national level. It is a challenging subject and we all appreciated hearing about the history of the changes and the need seen to change our present way of operating.