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Joyfully
following Jesus
we will cultivate
a missional
imagination
in every
congregation.

Events - Annual Sessions - Worshipful Work

Thursday, June 19  
3 p.m. ............................... Worshipful Work Session I (present structure agenda)
  - Gathering song and prayer
  - Welcome, introductions and opening comments
  - Action on Annual Sessions 2007 minutes
  - Recognition of sister conference guests
  - Introduction of new pastors
  - Recognition of deceased pastors
  - MMA report and Mennonite Church USA joint agency report
  - 2007-08 Financial report and introduction of 2008-09 Spending Plan
  - Gifts Discernment Committee (GDC)
    ~ Introduction of Racial/Ethnic Discernment Group
    ~ Action on GDC slate
  - Action on congregational changes
    ~ Faith House - church plant
    ~ Soo Hill Mennonite - closure
    ~ Christian Fellowship Center - withdrawal
    ~ Providence Mennonite - withdrawal
  - Recognizing work of commissions
  - Action on Suspension of Constitution and Bylaws
  - Highlighting conference leadership development resources
  - Recognition of Merle Hostetler, interim conference minister
    of youth and young adults
   
Friday, June 20  
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ........... All-day interactive seminar with Alan Roxburgh
   
Saturday, June 21  
8:30 a.m. .......................... Worshipful Work Session II (future structure agenda)
  - Gathering song and prayer
  - Transition Team report and process
  - Search Committee for Lead Conference Minister update
  - Solicitation of names for the Advisory Council, Missional Leadership
    Team and the new Gifts Discernment Committee
  - Action on 2008-09 Spending Plan
  - Amigo Centre report
  - Bethany Christian Schools report
  - GDC report; collect nomination and evaluation forms
  - Action on Resolution of Thanks
  - Commissioning prayer for new assignments
  - Closing comments

 

An area conference of Mennonite Church USA
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