Thank you to the staff and clergy of the Office of the Bishop of the Virginia Synod, who support this event with their time, energy, expertise, care, and prayers: Tammy Kasper, Lenae Osmondson, Becky Walls, Rev. Dave Delaney, Rev. Colleen Montgomery, Rev. John Wertz, Jr., Rev. Kelly Bayer Derrick, and Bishop Bob Humphrey.

Thank you to this year's presenters: Keynote Presenter Bishop Kevin Strickland, Rev. Jeniffer Tillman, Rev. Colleen Montgomery, Rev. Dr. Cynthia Long, Rev. Dr. Paul Hinlicky, Rev. Katie Pocalyko, Rev. John Wertz, Jr., Maurice Gallimore, Rev. Kayla Keilholz, and Rev. Harry Griffith.

Thank you to Pastor Bryan Katz and the congregation of Peace+Hope for leading our evening prayer worship services!

Thank you to the Power in the Spirit planning team, especially for composing the daily e-devotional: Janet Gomez (art), Edith Blake (poetry), Rev. Michael Church, Rev. Wes Smith, and Rev. Paul Toelke (scriptures and readings). Rev. Toelke also coordinated our video reflections, which were offered by Bishop Bob Humphrey, Brother Jason Darty, Rev. Toelke, and Rev. Church.

Most of all, thanks be to God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We are most blessed by the Spirit whom God sends into our lives to gather us for times such as the event we've just enjoyed. As we continue to navigate times of drawing together while still taking seriously the reality of this pandemic, let us give thanks that God is always with us in Spirit, and so we remain united as God's people.

With thanks,

Pastor David C. Drebes, Coordinator

Power in the Spirit, Virginia Synod