You were supposed to get a picture of Rev T going up for his Right Hand of Ministry at the Baptist Union (BU) Conference on Saturday. In previous years, all the newly accredited Ministers have trooped up on stage, got a handshake from the good and great, then trooped off again.
A public recognition of a pit-stop on a more private, lengthier journey. This year, they did it a little differently.
The new minister's names were displayed on a screen during the worship service. The young people built a wall of boxes with their names at the same time.
The times were a little unclear so, when his name came up, we were having coffee and bun. Putting the world to rights with some other conference attendees.
They prayed for the newly accredited ministers later, but it wasn't really a moment to whip out my phone for a picture. Thank you to the couple who decided Rev T was well served so prayed for me instead. And to everyone else who made our first BU conference such a good day.
I liked the way they did the ceremony. Next year, explain where people have to be and when!
Instead, here's Urban Grime, Village Style:
Love the trolley pic! Its nice to see a Sunday photo completely different and out of the ordinary!
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Thank you! I need to,work on the silent bit though!
DeleteBrilliant, sounds like it was a good day
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Thank you for hosting and for visiting.
DeleteShame you missed the wall building. It was quite moving and an effective illustration of church. Special for me because my kids helped do the readings.
ReplyDeleteWe were disappointed to have missed it as, from the descriptions, it sounded amazing. Hopefully next year they'll make the timings clearer.
DeleteIt was lovely to meet you on Saturday and maybe I'll see you next year! Thank you for commenting too!
Ha! This is brilliant! Oh shame you missed the wall bit, but I agree why didn't they just explain it was going to different? At least we got to have a giggle about the trolley xx
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DeleteSomething different for #mysundayphoto
ReplyDeleteWitty and fun post =)
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DeleteHehe that photo made me laugh =D
ReplyDeleteI was walking back from dropping the Tubblet from guides and it was just there! Too good to miss! I'm glad you liked it and thank you for commenting
DeleteLove a bit of drunk trolley! #bestandworst
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Glad you liked it! Thank you for commenting!
DeleteSounds like you had a great day despite unclear timings. I love the conferences I've been to like this but like most church things they are always ever changing so I'm sure they probably wasn't overly clear on the timings either. Plus side you had a good day and put the world to rights with a cuppa.
ReplyDeleteOh and I love the picture! #bestandworst
The conference used to be done over three days, but this year they compressed it down to one. It was a learning curve for everyone I think.
DeleteIt was an excellent day overall, fabulous to meet some of Rev T's Uni friends!
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Oh poo what a shame! At least you were enjoying the bun and a cuppa tea. I would make a strong worded suggestion for next time!! tehe. Thanks so much for linking up to #bestandworst and please join us next week xx
ReplyDeleteWe've passed the feedback on so hopefully next year's conference will be different.
DeleteThank you for asking me to the linky! See you next week
love the picture title! If you have a cup of tea, things can never go too far wrong even if you did end up in the wrong place at the wrong time. :-) Popping over from #bestandworst.
ReplyDeleteStory of our lives I think! Thank you for commenting
DeleteLOVE the picture title! haha #bestandworst x
ReplyDeleteThank you! My friend, Hedgey, deserves the credit for that one!
DeleteAw what a shame you missed the photo, brilliant replacement though. Sounds like a lovely day #bestandworst
ReplyDeleteIt was! Thank you for commenting
DeleteI'm glad that despite all the unclear timings you had a good day :-D Thanks for linking up with the first best and worst and hope to see you again next week!
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We had a lovely day, thank you for inviting me and for hosting
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