Countdown Continues

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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