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Originally Posted by AVT Some of us are curious as to what has transpired during the pre assembly meeting of our Overtures committee today! Any news?
The General Assembly will be web cast live beginning Tuesday at 7:30pm: PCA General Assembly WebCast | I have heard it has gone very well and expeditiously under Fred Greco's chairmanship; they will be handling the deaconness overtures today. |
Yes. Fred acquitted himself honorably and capably. I was on the Overtures Committee with him. He announced something toward the end that we were not to talk publicly about the results prior to the floor report, in the interests of not spreading rumors, and I hope to honor the spirit of that, but I would like to tell a story about something not of substance, which I found amusing and moving, about Fred.
As we were about to adjourn, after Fred had warned us about no outbursts, and had been very strict about things out of order, to both sides of every issue, a member rose to move a resolution of thanks for his leadership of the committee. The committee erupted in total disorder, with a standing ovation. For the only time I can recall, Fred was totally out of control of the committee. And the only time I know ever of Fred, he was speechless. It was a deeply moving moment.
Then, in comic relief, the movant said -- of course, it should be remembered that all three times your rulings were appealed, you got overruled all 3 times.
I must add that I dont recall that as quite true -- he was overruled by the committee only 2 of the 3 times his rulings were appealed.
I write from the floor of the GA. The report of the committee, including the majority report on women deacons and the minority report, should be made sometime today. Stay tuned. Im told that reports are going on the PCA webpage as soon as they are made on the floor.
