2007 Southeastern Minnesota Synod Assembly
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Big debate during lunch
By Rev. Scott Olson

In an unexpected turn of events, the most hotly debated issue of the assembly occurred during Saturday’s lunch. Lunch workers were observed inciting voting member as they entered the lunch line. “What color Jell-o do you think ought to be served, red or green?” As can be expected when Lutherans gather for the traditional potluck with casseroles, opinions were as numerous as noses.

Some noted that the color ought to match the current color of the church year, which means green would be the color of the day. Even so, Bishop Usgaard’s wife, Lynette, was overheard lamenting the lack of red Jell-o in her particular line. Apparently the bishop and his wife are able to maintain peace in spite of this divisive issue. Clearly we are living into becoming a “big tent” church.

Finally, some voting members were able to remain calm when the requisite bars ran out and chocolate chip cookies were substituted instead. The presence of comfort food no doubt softened the blow. Even so, all in all the meal was a success and sustained the assembly for final leg of the church’s work.

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