Day Five: May 14, 2016
A daily news update will not be delivered tomorrow, May 15, 2016, as General Conference will observe a day of rest.
Day Five of General Conference
Today concludes the first week of General Conference where delegates spent a majority of their time in legislative committees. Tomorrow will be a day of Sabbath for delegates as they rest in preparation for the week ahead. Please continue to lift up the General Conference delegates in prayer as they participate in this important work of the church. Monday begins the legislative process where voting takes place to potentially revise church law, adopt resolutions on current moral, social, public policy and economic issues, as well as approve plans and budgets for church-wide programs. In addition to the sermon delivered by Bishop Devadhar (see below article), The Young Person's Address was co-delivered by Peter Cibuabua (pictured above) from Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Chelsea Spyres of the Michigan Conference. The mission of their message was to demonstrate how engaged young people are in our connection. Click here to read full script. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.
Bishop Devadhar: Listen to Each Other and God
(UMNS) - Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar used the familiar story of the Magi (Matthew 2:1-12) to urge General Conference delegates to find “a new epiphany” by listening to each other’s perspectives and, most importantly, by listening to God. With the theme “Going with Courage,” Devadhar, who leads the New England Conference, told those gathered on May 14 for a morning worship service how important it is to be brave enough to listen if we are to arrive at the right place. More here.
What Does GC2016 Mean to my Church?
(UMC.org) - What happens at General Conference and what does that mean to your local congregation? Joe Iovino reports on how action at the denomination’s top legislative body affects local churches. Read story here.
Celebrate Pentecost this Sunday
(UMNS) - Whether you're at General Conference or worshipping in your home congregation, be sure to wear red and celebrate the birthday of the church this Sunday, May 15. The Rev. Joy J. Moore focuses on the importance of Pentecost for Christians today. Read her commentary here.
AWF Delegate Prayer & Profile
"Great and glorious God,
Praise you that you are God over all.
Praise you that you are God over the United Methodist Church.
We give thanks for our connection and for all the prayers that have covered us thus far.
As we finish our first week in legislative committees we have asked for you to lead our decisions.
And now, as we enter an intense week of conferencing, may your sweet Spirit give us strength and guidance.
In Jesus Name,
Amen"
-Dr. Larry Bryars
Dr. Larry Bryars is currently the Marianna-Panama City District Superintendent and has served on six general conference delegations. He will be appointed senior pastor to Frazer Memorial UMC on July 1, 2016.
Monday's Highlights
Streaming Schedule (Reminder: All times are Pacific Standard, UTC-7)
- 8:00 AM: Worship (10:00AM CDT)
- 9:00 AM: Reports (11:00AM CDT)
- 10:20 AM: Elections (12:20PM CDT)
- 2:00 PM: Calendar Items & Conference Business (4:00PM CDT)
- 3:53 PM: 150th Anniversary: United Methodist Women (5:53pm CDT)
- 4:20 PM: Calendar Items & Conference Business (6:20PM CDT)
- 5:25 PM: Africa University (7:25PM CDT)
- 5:40 PM: Higher Education Report (7:40PM CDT)
- 6:10 PM: Closing Devotion (8:10PM CDT)
General Conference 2016: Live Stream Archives
On-demand and downloadable versions of the daily General Conference plenary sessions, worship, and addresses are now available. View here.
Stay Connected
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Miss One?
If you were unable to catch the action of General Conference, click on the daily archive below for Alabama-West Florida Conference daily updates.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Thursday, May 12, 2016
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