[RMC News] Countdown to General Conference 8

[Roe, Ben]

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	Countdown to General Conference
	How to be in dialogue with the delegation

COUNTDOWN TO GENERAL CONFERENCE!

The Rocky Mountain Conference Delegation leaves for General Conference in Fort Worth, Texas on Wednesday, April 23.    As a delegation, we have been meeting monthly to build community, pray for each other, and learn together.   Each of the delegates has been assigned to a legislative committee.  Our alternates and guests will be monitoring the legislative processes as well.   In anticipation of our work, we want to share some of our learnings, passions, concerns, and prayers.  Here is the eighth in a series of pre-Conference reflections:

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A Voice crying out in a Transforming World!

Sione Teiapa'a Tukutau
Pastor, Stratton and Kirk United Methodist Churches
Clergy Reserve Delegate Jurisdictional Conference

Greetings Brothers and Sisters,

As I look forward to the upcoming General Conference in Fort Worth, Texas I would like to express my gratitude to you all for trusting me to represent you.

While I am not a voting delegate I will be monitoring the "Ministry and Higher Education Legislative Committee."  Studying this legislative committee, I have begun to comprehend the differences between each of us that come from our individual backgrounds and culture.

The United Methodist Church exists in a multi-cultural, racially diverse world yet, in many respects, we have struggled for years to change the world to fit our own comfort zone.  Our challenge as Christians is to arrive at solutions that accommodate the needs of everyone.  In my cross-cultural ministry I have had challenges and risked making adjustments to my life so I could better serve people in another culture.

In support of Youngsook's primary interest to revise the ordination process so our Church may attract more young people, I would like to challenge my dear brothers and sisters who are going to have voice at the General Conference to invite the guidance of the Holy Spirit in your decision-making.

Last, but not least, let me quote one of President John F. Kennedy's sayings: "Think not of what your country can do for you, but of what you can do for your country." I pray we will, "Think not of what The United Methodist Church can do for you, but of what you can do for The United Methodist Church."  

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Our communications team, Skip Strickland and Olon Lindemood, will be posting General Conference reports from April 23 to May 2.   One of the delegates will write a daily reflection as well.   You may access information during the General Conference at www.GC2008.umc.org    Worship, special addresses, and celebrations will be offered in live video streaming.   You may also track legislation.

We covet your prayers and traveling mercies!   

The Rocky Mountain Conference delegation invites your comments on their blog:  http://www.RMCDelegation.blogspot.com

Grace,
Janet Forbes and Josh Davies


How to be in dialogue with the delegation
There are several ways to be in dialogue with our delegation.

1.  E-mail:  to send to the entire delegation, use Delegation2008 at rmcumc.com.
2.  Their new Blog (short for "Web Log"):  http://www.RMCDelegation.blogspot.com
3.  The RMCUMC.org Bulletin Board:  http://rmcumc.org/Community/YaBB.pl?board=GCJC
4.  Phone:  Use this list of contact info: http://rmcumc.org/Community/YaBB.pl?num=1186779355/0#1

Keep up with General Conference on the GC2008 page on the RMCUMC.org web:  rmcumc.org, link at top of page!]

(via Ben Roe
Information Administrator
Rocky Mountain Conference, The United Methodist Church
ben at rmcumc.com  303-325-7046  800-536-3736x146)
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