Pacifica
Synod - ELCA 1801 Park Court Place, Bldg.
C Santa Ana, CA 92701-5010
Phone: 714-692-2791 Fax: 714-692-9317 E-mail: Office@pacificasynod.org
19th
Annual Pacifica Synod Assembly
May 18-20, 2006
Irvine Marriott
Thursday,
May 18 Review of the day...
"To equip the saints
for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ..." -Ephesians 4:12
Pacifica
Synod Assembly registration began at 10 a.m. with opening song, scripture and
prayer begining at 12:30 p.m. Bishop Murray Finck offically declared the 19th
assembly in session at 1 p.m. welcoming all in attendance.
Bishop
Finck shares a moment with Keynote speaker and Bible study leader, the Rev. Drs.
Michael and Pamela Cooper-White.
Assistants
to the Bishop, the Revs. Gordon Peterson and Lyle Peterson share their talents
for the silent auction, raising funds for 2007 Assembly in Hawaii.
Volunteers
help guide attendees to various workshops and displays.
Workshops
are being held on Thursday and Friday at this year's assembly to emphasize lifelong
learning and discipleship. Eleven workshops were offered today.
The
Rev. Robert Miller delivers the message at Thursday evening worship. Worshippers
receive communion from Bishop Murray Finck.