Midweek Moment

As United Methodists we are entering into a very special and significant time in the life of our church. You see, we are more than just Druid Hills United Methodist, or members of the Florida Annual Conference, or even just members of the Southeastern Jurisdiction. We are United Methodists, one body, the world over. We are represented in more than 125 countries around the globe. Therefore, for us to be effective and vital we must be organized. We must have a common mission and common goal and it must be communicated effectively for it to have any impact.

One of the ways that we undertake this responsibility is to gather, once every four years, for General Conference. This gathering is comprised of people elected from every annual conference, clergy and laity. This body is our decision making body. They are the only group that can speak for the United Methodist church as a whole. They are the only body that can make amendments to our Book of Discipline. As you can see, there is great responsibility that comes with being an elected member of the General Conference.

This year, General Conference it is not only being held in the state of Florida. It is being held in Tampa. We are just an hour and half from these proceedings. They are basically in our backyard.

For the past 34 days I have been reading a prayer devotional put together by our denomination. It is compiled from people around the world giving their insight into how we can pray for this version of the General Conference. I invite you to join me in praying for this body. Prayers for discernment, for obedience, for grace, and for wisdom. Even though we may not be elected delegates, we can still be a dangerous, real, and vital part of the proceedings through our prayerful support.

General Conference this year will run from April 24th - May 4th at the Tampa Convention Center. If you would like to know more about General Conference, click here.

Have a great week and I will see you Sunday!