The commisioning of the cadets on saturday was an awesome day, every thing seemed to move in unison The music the songs the introductions testimony`s the speakers all went according to plan, yet sitting in the chapel praying for and with the cadets clearly expressed the nervousness and fears, 24 people stepping out into the unknown in faith answering the call to devote their lives to the mission entrusted to them. Each person an individual yet so often fitted into a slot already founded for them by tradition, by church history by set minds. My prayers for all these cadets are that the fire within them the enthusiasm to step forward, the dedication to Gods will,will not be doused but the fla.mes be fanned by the many people placed into their care, they will be allowed to build and grow spiritually, personally, and lead the church to the fullness of Gods glory. Psalm 19 " the heavens declare the glory of God" And we the people will declare the glory of god as we as a witness bathe in that glory, For some we have come to a time of sad farewells but farewell shouldnt be a shut door but a door left open wide to allow the love and dedication to us by our passing ministers to be a cornerstone in our lives to be built on uphold us and allow us to grieve with the joy and knowledge that although they have moved physically spiritually they will always be with us. my prayers also reach out to the officers as they go to their new appointments, I pray that just has God has gone before them they will feel his peace and love surround them and their families.