Ordination standards was not the only debated issue at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Another report dealt with the Trinity — and calling on the church to think of the Trinity in new ways. Many disagreed with The Trinity Paper — but it was accepted at the Assembly. As I did with [...]
I’ve been quite busy since returning from vacation — but I did preach today! The sermon was based on Mark 4:35-41 — and entitled The Perfect Storm. Here’s a portion of it: A TV news camera crew was on assignment in southern Florida filming the widespread destruction of Hurricane Andrew. The camera panned the area [...]
Sally and I are still on vacation — but have come back to Sally’s mom’s house in Camden, SC for a few days before returning home to NC. I posted last week my request for prayers for the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) — particularly as the delegates considered the report of the [...]
I am the pastor of Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Florence, SC. I have been a Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor for over 20 years. I'm married, with no children - but 3 dogs! I enjoy meeting people, reading, blogging, watching sports, and fishing -- among other things.
The opinions you'll find here are mine alone. They do not necessarily express the views of my church, my Presbytery, my denomination, my family, my friends, or anyone else. The attempted humor you'll find here is definitely mine.
Bill Hayes
