Thanks for the memories…

I’m not going to be updating this blog any further.  I’ll keep it up for a while for those interested in reliving the journey towards the nomination of the 138th Moderator of the General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada.

It appreciated being nominated and thank all those who supported me and engaged in the conversation on this space, Facebook and Twitter.  I look forward to attending General Assembly this year – I’ll keep you posted via Twitter as to all the action there (I was wondering how I was going to live tweet and moderate at the same time so it probably a good thing that I’m not moderator this year!).

May God continue to startle us as a denomination and stir us with passion and enthusiasm for Jesus Christ and the Kingdom he ignited on this earth.

A fellow traveler on the Way of Christ,

John.

I’m pleased to say that the new Moderator’s name is JOHN…

The Rev. Dr. John Vissers.

Congratulations Dr. Vissers.  I look forward to being a commissioner of the Assembly under your moderatorial oversight.  What a year ahead for you and your family!  Abundant blessings to you and yours and The Presbyterian Church in Canada.

Thanks again everyone who has paid attention to this blog, Facebook and Twitter.  It has been a fun ride.  I’m looking forward to now clearing my eyes and dreaming new dreams as the hymn writer says.

All the best for the 138th General Assembly and our denomination into the future.

Yours in Christ’s service,

John.

The Wait is Soon Over

Well, today is the day!  Best wishes to all those nominated for moderator.  It has been an honour to have been listed in your company.

Today is an anxious day for some others as well… I just read on ticats.ca that today is also the day that the 2012 Hamilton Ticats Cheerleaders roster will be finalized… I was just thinking that this process towards moderator makes you feel like a cheerleader awaiting the final cuts… who will be head cheerleader?!

What a day!

I won’t be able to post anything until it goes up on presbyterian.ca… so keep monitoring that page or the PCConnect twitter feed for updates throughout the day (starting after 11am – when the official count is completed).

Thanks for your views, comments and interest in this process.  I’ve appreciated the journey with you.

May we mark a meaningful Holy Week and celebrate a Happy Easter with those we love and those who need our love.

Yours in the Christ who died and rose again,

John.

What a surprise?!

Just had a call from the Principal Clerk of Assembly. He is such a creature of habit that he went into the office today to count the ballots… April 1st is the traditional day for counting them. He has let me know who will be the moderator of this year’s General Assembly, but sorry everyone, he has swore me to secrecy.
I wondered who would be calling this early on April 1st! It isn’t like it is my birthday or anything.
Oh well, have a happy April 1st everyone.
One more sleep and all will be revealed.

The predictions continue

2 sleeps…

I’ve been really impressed with the quality of the online community’s predictions.

Here’s where we are at to date:
A white Canadian Presbyterian Clergy man who may like or wear ruffles…

Let me add today’s prediction that you wouldn’t be incorrect to call the next moderator – ‘father’.

2nd Prediction

Just three sleeps away from Monday.

I thank the on-line community for adding to the predictions as to who will be moderator.
So here’s what we have so far…
The next moderator will be…
A man
A white man
A white Presbyterian man…

And let me add,
A white Presbyterian CLERGY man…

Keep the predictions coming.

1st Prediction…

The next Moderator will be…

A man.