SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2018
Today we enter this 10th week of prayer and fasting for the mission and unity of The United Methodist Church. Below you will find the names those who will play major roles in the February 23-26, 2019 special session of the General Conference to be held in St. Louis. Please join us in prayer and fasting for them—that they may be guided by the Holy Spirit in their conduct, their attitudes and their decisions.
We believe that prayer is the most significant and positive spiritual thing we can do for this important moment in the history of the United Methodist Church. Thank you for joining this global prayer initiative.
A few of the 864 delegates and 200 alternates to the 2019 General Conference:
1. Louis Roi Nondenot Aboua, Lay, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
2. Dougbou Isaac Bodje, Clergy, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
3. Yed Esaie Angoran, Lay, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
4. Niamien Eugene Assale, Clergy, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
5. Mathurin Djoman Adjrabe, Lay, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
6. Doudoue Gabriel Basse, Clergy, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
7. Michel A. Akre, Lay, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
8. Hermance Iphigenie D’Aphrodite Akpes Epse, Clergy, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
9. Marie-Louise Melesse Epse Kpokpo, Lay, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
10. Aye Julien Yapi, Clergy, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
11. Samuel Obonou, Clergy, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
12. Worohon Dorcas A. Nanguy Epse Adou, Lay, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
13. Neuba Michel Lobo, Clergy, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
14. N’Doua Marcellin Kamenan, Lay, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
15. Raymond Claude Akaffou Yao Aye, Clergy, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
16. Abraham Koffi Arpellet, Lay, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
17. Ameya P Adjobi, Clergy, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
18. Jonathan Kakou, Lay, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
19. Hearle Antony Beugre, Clergy, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
20. Niagne Eugene Lasme, Lay, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
21. Isaac Douzou Bogro, Clergy, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
22. Suzanne Kombo Epse Angui Eboi, Lay, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
23. Anoh Séraphin Moude, Clergy, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
24. Nana Marcelline N’Dehou Epse Beda, Lay, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
25. Djoman Nathanael Ohouo, Clergy, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
26. Yebrou Omer Ayiba, Lay, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
27. Niche Suzanne Allouco Epse Sedji, Clergy, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
28. Djoman C. Yapi, Lay, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
29. Sachou Marcel Koffi, Clergy, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
30. Aboua Joseph Koffi, Lay, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
31. Gnanago Felix Behi, Clergy, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
32. Ezani Kodjo Emmanuel Niamkey, Lay, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
33. Aka Pierre Amon, Clergy, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
34. Alain Patrick A. Abro, Lay, Cotê D’Ivoire, West Africa Central Conference
Member of the General Commission of the General Conference: Helene Bindl
Member of the General Conference Staff: Raquel Perez-Molloy, Assistant Business Manager of the General Conference
Members of the Council of Bishops in the USA and around the world:
Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño of the San Francisco Episcopal Area and her spouse, Thomas Spaniolo
Bishop Mande Muyombo of the North Katanga Central Conference
Member of the Commission on a Way Forward: Aka Dago-Akribi Hortense, Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, laity, female
General Secretary or Leader of a United Methodist Commission or Agency:
The General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) focuses on bringing about full and equal participation of the racial and ethnic constituencies in The United Methodist Church. The commission carries out its work through advocacy of the issues and by reviewing and monitoring the practices of the denomination. The General Secretary of this agency is Erin M. Hawkins. Click here for more information.
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"A Forgiven and Reconciled People" for Thursday, 2 August 2018 from The United Methodist Church Prays in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018
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"A Forgiven and Reconciled People" for Thursday, 2 August 2018 from The United Methodist Church Prays in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Read Psalm 32:1 (0) By David. A maskil:
(1) How blessed are those whose offense is forgiven,
those whose sin is covered!
2 How blessed those to whom Adonai imputes no guilt,
in whose spirit is no deceit!
3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away
because of my groaning all day long;
4 day and night your hand was heavy on me;
the sap in me dried up as in a summer drought. (Selah)
5 When I acknowledged my sin to you,
when I stopped concealing my guilt,
and said, “I will confess my offenses to Adonai”;
then you, you forgave the guilt of my sin. (Selah)
6 This is what everyone faithful should pray
at a time when you can be found.
Then, when the floodwaters are raging,
they will not reach to him.
7 You are a hiding-place for me,
you will keep me from distress;
you will surround me
with songs of deliverance. (Selah)
8 “I will instruct and teach you
in this way that you are to go;
I will give you counsel;
my eyes will be watching you.”
9 Don’t be like a horse or mule
that has no understanding,
that has to be curbed with bit and bridle,
or else it won’t come near you.
10 Many are the torments of the wicked,
but grace surrounds those who trust in Adonai.
11 Be glad in Adonai; rejoice, you righteous!
Shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
(Complete Jewish Bible).
(1) How blessed are those whose offense is forgiven,
those whose sin is covered!
2 How blessed those to whom Adonai imputes no guilt,
in whose spirit is no deceit!
3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away
because of my groaning all day long;
4 day and night your hand was heavy on me;
the sap in me dried up as in a summer drought. (Selah)
5 When I acknowledged my sin to you,
when I stopped concealing my guilt,
and said, “I will confess my offenses to Adonai”;
then you, you forgave the guilt of my sin. (Selah)
6 This is what everyone faithful should pray
at a time when you can be found.
Then, when the floodwaters are raging,
they will not reach to him.
7 You are a hiding-place for me,
you will keep me from distress;
you will surround me
with songs of deliverance. (Selah)
8 “I will instruct and teach you
in this way that you are to go;
I will give you counsel;
my eyes will be watching you.”
9 Don’t be like a horse or mule
that has no understanding,
that has to be curbed with bit and bridle,
or else it won’t come near you.
10 Many are the torments of the wicked,
but grace surrounds those who trust in Adonai.
11 Be glad in Adonai; rejoice, you righteous!
Shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
(Complete Jewish Bible).
Psalm Prayer: You are loving, merciful, and forgiving, O God. You pardon our wrongdoing and cover our transgressions. May we forgive and pardon others as you have forgiven and pardoned others, so that we, as a forgiven and reconciled people, glad and upright in heart, may rejoice in you, O Lord, this day and always. Amen. (Rueben P. Job, Norman Shawchuck, John S. Mogabgab, A Guide to Prayer for All Who Walk with God . Used by permission. Upper Room Books.)
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"Praying for the United Methodist Church" for Tuesday, 31 July 2018 from The United Methkdist Church Prays in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Week of JULY 29, 2018
Today we enter this nineth week of prayer and fasting for the mission and unity of The United Methodist Church. Below you will find the names those who will play major roles in the February 23-26, 2019 special session of the General Conference to be held in St. Louis. Please join us in prayer and fasting for them—that they may be guided by the Holy Spirit in their conduct, their attitudes and their decisions.
We believe that prayer is the most significant and positive spiritual thing we can do for this important moment in the history of the United Methodist Church. Thank you for joining this global prayer initiative.
A few of the 864 delegates and 200 alternates to the 2019 General Conference:
Member of the General Conference Staff: David Garvin – Petitions Secretary
Members of the Council of Bishops in the USA and around the world:
Bishop W. Earl Bledsoe of the Northwest Texas-New Mexico Episcopal Area and his spouse, Leslie Bledsoe.
Bishop Eduard Khegay of the Eurasia Episcopal Area and his spouse, Vika Nogay.
Member of the Commission on a Way Forward: Ciriaco Francisco, Philippines, bishop, male
General Secretary or Leader of a United Methodist Commission or Agency: Barbara Boigegrain has served as the chief executive officer since 1994. As general secretary, she oversees all fiduciary services and administrative operations of Wespath (formerly The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits). This agency supervises and administers the pension and benefits programs, plans, and funds of The United Methodist Church. Click here for more information.
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"Praying for the United Methodist Church" for Tuesday, 31 July 2018 from The United Methkdist Church Prays in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Today we enter this nineth week of prayer and fasting for the mission and unity of The United Methodist Church. Below you will find the names those who will play major roles in the February 23-26, 2019 special session of the General Conference to be held in St. Louis. Please join us in prayer and fasting for them—that they may be guided by the Holy Spirit in their conduct, their attitudes and their decisions.
We believe that prayer is the most significant and positive spiritual thing we can do for this important moment in the history of the United Methodist Church. Thank you for joining this global prayer initiative.
A few of the 864 delegates and 200 alternates to the 2019 General Conference:
- Jennifer Pharr Davis, Lay, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- Kimberly Tyree Ingram, Clergy, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- Jennifer Burton Lineberry, Lay, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- Amy Louise Coles, Clergy, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- Mary Lynne Gilbert, Lay, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- David Harold Christy, Clergy, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- Coley Hooker Jr., Lay, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- Ashley Crowder Stanley, Clergy, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- Amy Long Johnson, Lay, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- In-Yong Lee, Clergy, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- Shannon Marie Haszard Sherfey, Lay, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- James Comer Howell, Clergy, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- Sandra (Sandy) Lovelace Hieronymus, Lay, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- Jeremy Isaac Troxler, Clergy, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- Henry Washington Dozier, Lay, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- Samuel Howard Moore, Jr., Clergy, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- Robert Douglas Upchurch, Lay, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- John Sherrod Boggs, Clergy, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- Tonya Ann Lanier, Lay, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- Jeffrey Scott Patterson, Clergy, Western North Carolina, Southeastern Jurisdiction, USA
- Christine Dagmar Flick, Lay, Germany, South Germany Central Conference
- Markus Jung, Clergy, Germany, South Germany Central Conference
- Emma Alamin Cantor, Lay, North Central Philippines, Philippines Central Conference
- Pablo Talal Cayaba Jr., Clergy, North Central Philippines, Philippines Central Conference
- Julius Fontanilla Mendita, Lay, Northeast Luzon Philippines, Philippines Central Conference
- Ferdinand Joaquin Valdez, Clergy, Northeast Luzon Philippines, Philippines Central Conference
- Gideon Camangeg Salatan, Lay, Northeast Philippines, Philippines Central Conference
- Jonathan Pimentel Razon, Clergy, Northeast Philippines, Philippines Central Conference
- Salvador III Cacatian Malana, Lay, Northern Philippines, Philippines Central Conference
- Rodel Pastores Pico, Clergy, Northern Philippines, Philippines Central Conference
- Ofelia Lualhati Gironella Galindo, Lay, Northwest Philippines, Philippines Central Conference
- Joselito Javien Ortiz, Clergy, Northwest Philippines, Philippines Central Conference
- Stanley Cruz Velasco, Lay, Rizal Philippines, Philippines Central Conference
- Reynaldo Bucacao Hernandez, Clergy, Rizal Philippines, Philippines Central Conference
- Helen Francisco Andasan, Lay, Tarlac Philippines, Philippines Central Conference
- John Macadangdang Taliwaga, Clergy, Tarlac Philippines, Philippines Central Conference
- Arleen Damaso Dado, Lay, West Middle Philippines, Philippines Central Conference
- 38. Roger Morete Ebalo, Clergy, West Middle Philippines, Philippines Central Conference
Member of the General Conference Staff: David Garvin – Petitions Secretary
Members of the Council of Bishops in the USA and around the world:
Bishop W. Earl Bledsoe of the Northwest Texas-New Mexico Episcopal Area and his spouse, Leslie Bledsoe.
Bishop Eduard Khegay of the Eurasia Episcopal Area and his spouse, Vika Nogay.
Member of the Commission on a Way Forward: Ciriaco Francisco, Philippines, bishop, male
General Secretary or Leader of a United Methodist Commission or Agency: Barbara Boigegrain has served as the chief executive officer since 1994. As general secretary, she oversees all fiduciary services and administrative operations of Wespath (formerly The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits). This agency supervises and administers the pension and benefits programs, plans, and funds of The United Methodist Church. Click here for more information.
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