[RMC News] Countdown to General Conference 11

[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 eleventh in a series of pre-Conference reflections:

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As this report is published I am doing all those last "must do" things in preparation for my Fort Worth departure Tuesday morning. ..I have read many pages and letters and watched DVDs with information and advise on how to vote.  I now look forward to the sometimes tedious hard work mixed with some humorous times as we deliberate to make decisions. I anticipate seeing old friends and meeting new ones. I know I will be fed spiritually as we worship together, and as  I seek a quiet moment for personal prayer. As we hear the good work of our church, I will celebrate that much needed global ministry.

My chosen legislative committee is Global Ministry...we will receive reports of  the ethnic/language plans and the extensive work of this General Agency. My vote will support the Women's Division and United Methodist Women and their ministry to women, children and youth. As I review many petitions/resolutions, two come from Rocky Mountain Conference:. 1. the Global Health Initiative calling the church to focus on global HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.  2. " Treaty Obligations" which concerns promises made to the Native American Indian People." I anticipate lively debate especially on the "Peace in Palestine and Israel" resolution as well as the " Holy Land Tours."

With a sigh of relief as I touch down in Fort Worth,  I believe I have prepared to do my part to ensure " The Future With Hope."   Jeremiah 29:11 " For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope." 

Judy Hill

One other highlight is that the East and West Angola delegation is seated next to Rocky Mountain and Yellowstone.   One of the goals of our delegation is to welcome and provide support and care for them in this strange setting of General Conference.

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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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