I arrived in Fort Worth today made it to the hotel and quickly hopped on the shuttle to go to the Convention Center to see what there was to see.
I forgot my camera at home, so don’t plan on any picture 
I was pretty bummed about that, but am getting over it. A few takeaways from todays events.
- Opening worship was a very good experience – I really felt God’s Spirit at times.
- Although moving at times, there are many changes to the flow of the opening worship service that would likely take place if it were at Resurrection.
- Rules matter.
- There was a strong theme of unity throughout all of the worship – songs, liturgy and prayers.
- It will be a long conference – I am tired today and I have not had near the preparation as a delegate nor will I be here as long as the delegates.
- God is good and at work in the denomination.
- Business sessions are more fun if you can make commentary on the goings on from the mezzanine.
Posted by chuckinkansas on April 24, 2008 at 12:18 am
Especially if you have a sardonic Iconoclast sitting behind you like I was. I kind of think I am a bit like these guys. http://youtube.com/watch?v=7h15xIoVwWw
Hey my blog is at allbutlove.wordpress.com
Posted by Bart on April 24, 2008 at 6:03 am
do you have a phone on your camera? i always forget about that feature and they take fine pics for the web.
Lord, please give Andrew open ears and a ton of endurance during this conference. May your seet be soft and your faith be strong.
bart
Posted by Andrew Conard on April 24, 2008 at 6:28 am
Bart – I do have a camera on my phone but I do not know how to get them from there to my computer. I actually found that they have some great quality pictures at the official general conference site. Thanks for the prayers. I am glad that I am just visiting and will be back in KC on Saturday…
Posted by Ben H. on April 24, 2008 at 10:45 am
Andrew – I’m insanely jealous. My head pastor is taking vacation next week, preventing me from getting to be in Fort Worth. Keep an eye on thing for me okay?
Posted by deviantmonk on April 24, 2008 at 5:24 pm
I fully expect you to bring me back a “I Brake for UMC General Conference Super-Delegates” t-shirt. That is all.
Posted by DogBlogger on April 24, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Come wave at me, Andrew! I’m about 5 seats away from microphone 10.