2010 North Carolina Annual Conference Blog

Bishop Al Gwinn presented a State of the Church address after the Evening of Celebration last night.  The bishop’s remarks were centered around three questions:  (1) Who are we?  (2) Where are we (at this moment in time)? and (3) What is our calling?

Bishop Al Gwinn fixed the pastoral appointments for 2009 to 2010 including 172 new changes. The Conference body prayed over these pastors and churches.

Bishop Al Gwinn made a special appeal for generous giving for our mission in Costa Rica. He recalled spending some enriching time amongst the Christians there. The offering brought in $5,038 for the Costa Rican mission.

STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS Bishop Al Gwinn June 13, 2009 J. B. Phillips, once wrote a book with the title, Your God Is Too Small. Whether you agree with his theology or not, his premise is right on target. It doesn’t matter how smart you are, how good you are, or how attractive you [...]

As I write this, members and guests of the Annual Conference are coming forward for Communion. The Bishop gave his passionate State of the Church address which we hope to post soon. Elise Eslinger is leading moving new music for us to sing.