Day 13 has been filled with more excellent training. My brain is over full, and fortunately we get little breaks here and there. Russ Ebersol was the host for this evenings 80th anniversry dinner. Russ has been actively serving in ABWE for 54 years.
I'm amazed and encouraged that all of the veteran missionaries that I meet love what they do. There has to be some one that has gotten disgusted with ABWE and left, that can happen in even the best organization. Yet, all those who have received their award for 35 years or more of service say they feel honored to have been able to serve and wish they could do it all over again. Then there's Russ Ebersol, who is passionate about his work even after 54 years.
Dr. Kempton gave the banquet message. Dr. Kempton was president of ABWE for 36 years prior to the current president who has been in the post for 6 years. Having spent time in corporations and business, I'm stunned at how smoothly the leadership transition seems to have taken place, and who close the current and former president seem to be.
The pastor at my church, Dana Arledge, said that when we all come before Jesus Christ we have unity. I've seen that lived out during this week. A bunch of people, all unique from the other, having the deepest bond. It's Jesus that unites and binds us together in love.
Adam
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