Reader Response : I agree with Mr. Moss. In the re-writing, organization of the F(orm) o(f) (G)overnment, there is great possibilities and opportunities we can pray for the Spirit's presence to see that each congregation is ultimately responsible for the polity above the congregation - they are teaching, reprooving, correcting the next generation of Christians and those who answer God's call to service, ministry, preaching, etc. How are we as a congregation? The Catholic Church in town prayed for 20 years for vocations but did nothing to encourage young men to the priesthood or young women to serve as nuns. Now they have received a priest who is so green the older members have left the parish. How has your congregation encouraged young men and women into service to God as pastors, elders, deacons, Sunday class leaders, teachers, etc.? Have we just left them out to dry? I say, dig in to the white papers currently circulating, October 2008, around the denomination and in Presbyterys. If the congregations do not take action to know God in their midst, to carry God from their building into the world, Why would we expect the polity above the congregation to make any significant change?

Response By : Melissa Beal - Lexington , MO - October 13, 2008