I am a long time member of NPCC, as I mentioned in my original posting, and will be able to attend this afternoon. As I stated, I am surprised by the invitation, but the response posted in 93 seems to be the church response. I want to be sure what is said off the camera is not political. Make no mistake, the fact the FLOTUS is coming to the church is political - yes it is a convenient venue but as the 104 post stated it is huge coup for her to be there, and I don’t see the upside for the church, but I do trust the church leadership and am going to go today with an open-mind, and listen Sunday for an explanation, if there is one in the sermon, and I will let you know.
And thanks haircutter, I see your point already about the postings. Several of Andy’s sermon lines cited (I recognize them all) are cited out of context, but that is for another discussion. Let me assure those interested in this that I will try to give feedback to the church about all these concerns. They are very open to member feedback. I will also let you know what I think of her visit and the church explanation.
Don’t go there with an “open” mind, go there with a “discerning” mind. An open mind is just what Obama is looking for!