Hangin' with the Bish

Last Tuesday night was particularly special for us because it was our first ever visitation from Bishop Henry Louttit, the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. We are very fortunate to have a bishop who is extremely supportive of ministries with college students and young people.

The night was also special because we got to have a preview/tour of our new Episcopal Campus Ministry house on Fair Road, which will be opening in time for the beginning of next semester. The Bishop celebrated Eucharist (communion) for us there the in the garage that will soon be our new chapel. Afterwards, we all went out to El Sombrero, a favorite Statesboro spot for the Bishop since he loves Mexican food.

So what does a bishop do? Good question. Bishops are the overseers of the Church. They ordain new priests and deacons; they help to govern the larger Church; and they serve to remind us that we are all knit together in One Body.

Bishop Louttit lives in Savannah, but he oversees about 70 churches spread across south Georgia. Bishops spend a lot of time traveling and visiting with their congregations, and it's really cool that he took the time to stop by and see us.

Check out Bishop's Louttit's special greeting to GSU students on our website at www.ecmgsu.org/bishop.htm.