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HIGH MASS IN THE A.G. CHURCH

We finished convention today with an ordination service. There were six people being diaconated today. It was very cool. And all of the clergy in the diocese were present, so it was a big to-do.

The convention was held in Miles City this year, and had to be held in the Assembly of God. For those of you who don't know, Miles City is the capital of West Dakota. It's WAY out there. Anyway, it was held in the A.G. church for a couple of reasons. 1) The other place rescinded, 2) it's the only other place big enough. So, thanks to the A.G. congregation for offering up their building and also holding their Sunday services in the Episcopal church so we could do our thing.

As we were standing around waiting for the service to begin, more than one of us wondered what would happen if a stray A.G. person walked in and saw us all dressed up. Got to admit though that we actually matched the building decor. They've done their pews and carpeting in red, so it was perfect for an ordination.

The ordination went well. We even used incense. HA! Imagine that -- a high mass with incense (I know, redundant) in an A.G. church, and the roof didn't cave in. I'd love to be there tomorrow when their staff comes in and tries to figure out what "that smell" is.