Annual Conference Wrap Up (in part)
June 17th, 2009Saturday’s closing worship and sending forth included a new form of witness instead of the traditional Methodist Lovefeast. This year, four speakers came forward to share stories of God’s good work amongst us, followed by reflections from members of the congregation.
Reverend Dr. Roger Elliott delivered the final sermon on the priority of the church being the making of disciples of Jesus Christ. The people were called forward to participate in a service of baptismal renewal, reminding them of their first calling to be disciples of Jesus Christ as they go forth to serve.
Bishop Al Gwinn commended the body on their holy conferencing and read new pastoral appointments for 2009. Joining him were the District Superintendents and Lay Leaders, including two new Superintendents: Rev. Jon Strother to the Raleigh District and Rev. Francis Daniel to the Wilmington District.
The Annual Conference will return to Greenville in 2010 for year two of A Future With Hope.