We began the day with worship at our hotel. The theme for today is "Jesus encounters us in our projimo/a (neighbor)," based on the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10. We gathered with our immediate hotel neighbors and then with a lot of other neighbors...
In our mass gathering at the Alamodome we heard variations on this theme from our Bible study leader, Rev. Stephen Bond, and our speaker, Dr. San Juana Mendoza Bruce. Both challenged us to see ourselves both in the role of the Good Samaritan who crosses boundaries to show Christ-like mercy and in the one beaten and left for dead in the road side who receives help from his neighbor.
This afternoon we have been attending workshops and having some time to explore the "Interaction Center" at the convention center, a panoply of games, booths, sports and learning experiences.
As a pastor, it is a true joy to watch faith be reawakened in so many youth.
And on a personal note, it has been fun to see friends and seminary classmates from South Carolina.
