In Mission for Others: - BC Synod

Minutes 2008 Synod ConventionForums 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.Supper 5:00 p.m.Friday April 18, 2008 – 6:30 p.m.Business Session 4Opened with song led by Lorraine ReinhardtBishop Preibisch called upon Rev. Bob Goos, Faith and Society Committee chair, to explain the ListeningCircles that will take place later.The third ballot for synod council secretary was distributed.Committee of Registration and Attendance 74 Clergy, 59 Lay, 41 Youth, Visitors and Guests Total of 133 voting delegates presentChaplain Kathy Martin led in prayer. After a period of silence the ballots were collected.Listening Circles 6:45 p.m.: The gathering was divided into 10 groups to form the listening circles.Evening Prayer 8:30 p.m.Bishop’s Reception 9:15 p.m.Saturday, April 19, 2008Morning Worship with Eucharist – 8:15 a.m.Business Session 5 - 9:00 a.m.Report of the Elections CommitteeRev. Marlys Moen presented the result of the third ballot for secretary:Anita Desjardins 38Eric Krushel 6Lene Olesen 23Cliff Reinhardt 37Committee of Registration and Attendance 74 clergy, 59 lay and 45 Youth Visitors and Guests Total is 178 with 133 voting delegatesThe fourth ballot for secretary was distributed.Synod Council ReportSynod Council Secretary, Loris Martin, presented the report.SCon08-04That the Synod Council report be accepted as presented. Carried.British Columbia Synod Section C / 6