Dateline Saskatoon:
On the first evening two people spoke of hope and fear for the meetings here. We were welcomed by a First Nations Chief of Treaty 6. We sang number one in the hymnal. We are staying with Jake and Louise Buhler. Jake is one of a kind. We have known him for 34 years.
Today was difficult for me. I heard a lot of pain on both sides of the issue of homosexuality. Some see the recommendation not going far enough, while others will leave the conference if there is a positive vote. What to do and what to say? We cannot see from the others point of view.
The prayers to God have been sacred for me. The singing has been marvelous. I saw someone from my recent tour to Uzbekistan. We talked about bombings and safety and faith. I saw Leo Schultz, who I have not seen in 36 years. We were with him in Intermenno. Wow eh!
Conferences are exhausting for me. Too much input…. too many people. … too much to do. I need space and time… but it has been good. And I have a seen God at work.
Shalom and strength for the journey
Fred