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The Rev. Vernon G. Elgin, Honorably Retired comments on Get To Know Sound View Camp's New Director

The Rev. Vernon G. Elgin, Honorably Retired — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:51:39 +0000

Hello Zachary....
Congratulations on your call to ministry with Sound View Camp. I was Pastor of the Little Church on the Prairie in Lakewood from 1970-1988 and 1/2, and an interim at Sumner, et. al. so have always had an interest in Olympia Presbytery. Further, I have been in camping ministry for many years, and like you, I am very enthusiastic about its impact. In fact, I was on the Board and helped locate and build Camp Wyoming in Iowa (1960-1970). It has become quite an institution. I am disappointed now that our Seattle Presbytery does not have our Camp any longer, but we are fortunate to be friends with you down there, and to have you so close. My Church Camping, and other Camping days are over. I have done a signficant logging of travel hours and ministry since my retirement from Parish work--in New Zealand, Indonesia, Colombia, Puerto Rico, and last in Malawi Africa. Now all I can do is enjoy the memories. I also write books. I am now waiting for my 4th one to come from the Publishers. Sound View Camp is fortunate to have a person with your maturity and experience. May our Lord bless your calling. Peace...Vernon G. Elgin

Vernon Elgin comments on Prayer Request for Rev. Ellen Schulz

Vernon Elgin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:43:11 +0000

Hello Ellen....
As a recently retired (not volitionally) skier. I hope and pray for your rapid and complete recovery from you accident. I learned to ski at the age of 50 whenwe moved to Lakewood (from Iowa) and I was Pastor of The Little Church on the Prairie. I became an addict, but never a serious victiim. Clumsy as I was, I felt so fortunate. During the two years we lived in New Zealand (in my 70's), I skied weekly at Mt. Hutt, and again had an accident-free record. By that time I had arrived at the age when Crystal issued Senior Discounts,, and after a very persusive and "shaming" correspondence with the Mt. Hutt Operators, I had arrived at inexpensive skiing. At age 84 I have decided that it is no longer advisable to tempt God to send angels to keep me from smashing my bones against a stone. (Ps. 91:12.) You probably won't get back to the slopes before next season. Don't give up on healing completely and returning to the sport, unless you feel you have had enough. One of my Crystal buddies was an 80 plus PC(USA) Clergy. He maybe did 1 or 2 runs with me in the morning, and the same in the afternoon, and the rest of the day he enjoyed lodge hours visiting with other "resting" afficionados. Peace, Vernon G. Elgin (HR).

claudia m rowe comments on Prayer Request for Rev. Ellen Schulz

claudia m rowe — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:04:14 +0000

Was taken aback to find that "The Spirit is available online". That was the phrase on the home page. Course it immediately settled in my mind into a bit of information about a piece of presbytery communication. But this week the lectionary has us in Spirit beginnings from creation to Jesus' baptism to some left out folks in Acts. Wonder if that line will end up in my sermon? seems somewhat inevitable now...

Dave Hackett comments on Prayer Request for Rev. Ellen Schulz

Dave Hackett — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:56:44 +0000

Sorry to hear about that, Ellen. Will be praying for you.

Dave

Helen Nash, elder, Newport Pres comments on The Unexpected Safety of the Radical Jesus

Helen Nash, elder, Newport Pres — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:34:58 +0000

I appreciate the background in preparation for the presentation at Presbyfest. It is thought provoking and motivates me to put the event on my schedule.

Bruce comments on Recent Social Media Articles

Bruce — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:13:48 +0000

Great articles, I found the one on social media especially helpful. We have shifted into a new age. There are so many ways to benefit from technology in our day. If an organization can learn to develop social media and use it to get their name out there, it will really help them appeal to their target audience.

Mark Duntey comments on Madeleine Brenner Passes Away

Mark Duntey — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:17:56 +0000

Being here in Pasadena CA I am not able to take part in the workings of Presbytery, yet through the marvel of the internet I was able to view the service of Tribute to Madeleine Brenner. I was moved by the sharing of Scott Lumsden, Barbara Sherland, and the members of her family. Agnes and I hold this family and our Presbytery in our prayers.

Marta Bennett comments on Prayer Request for Elder Madeleine Brenner

Marta Bennett — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:02:08 +0000

I had just heard about Madeleine's aneurism with great concern, and now am shocked and grieved to see this latest update posted. My heart goes out to David and all extended family and friends. With prayers for God's presence and deep consolation in the midst of the loss of this gifted and committed friend and co-worker.
Marta Bennett

Alan Beasley comments on Prayer Request for Elder Madeleine Brenner

Alan Beasley — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:05:00 +0000

We are praying at Exeter House and Park Shore and will keep it up. Madeleine has been a great inspiration to me for many years. Thank you for getting this information out.
Alan