2024
Annual Conference
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Global Methodist Church NC Provisional Annual Conference
Agenda
Thursday, June 20, 2024
8:00 AM Registration in Piedmont 1
9:00 AM Bishop Webb with Ordinands in Piedmont 3 11:00 AM Clergy Executive Session in Piedmont 3 12:00 PM Lunch Break
As Disciples of Jesus Christ, We Press On in Worship
1:30 PMWorship Begins in Piedmont 4
Calling the Conference to Order .......... .David Banks
Apostles’ Creed
“And Are We Yet Alive”
Prayer of Invocation .................... .Bishop Mark Webb
Wesley Covenant Prayer
Reading of Scripture – Philippians 3:7-16
"Press On and Take Hold" ............... .Kari Howard
Press On to Offer Our Conference
Nominations......................... .David Banks
Press On to Offer Ourselves
Conference Rules .................... .Shannon Medlin
Press On to Offer Our Resources
Offering *
Sending Forth with Blessings
3:00 PM Break
Press On For The Upward Call Of God In Christ Jesus
3:30 PM Break Out Session 1
Jonathan Powers – Disciplined for Worship (Piedmont 3)
Explore an “iconic” approach to worship, aiming to help worshippers develop the eyes of faith in an encounter with the Triune God, including practical tips for effective worship planning. Joy Moore – Disciplined for Accountability (Piedmont 4)
As we witness the breakdown of traditional institutions, Christian communities seek to form
deep Christian faith, identity, and practice. Explore how Wesleyan accountability, formed in the name of Jesus Christ, is our best path forward.
5:00 PM Break for dinner
7:00 PM Love Feast ............................ .Open to All
The Love Feast is a tradition begun with the Moravians in 1727. It is a service of sharing God's agape through worship, prayer and thanksgiving with testimony of God's grace. The Love Feast will be held in Piedmont 4.
Friday, June 21, 2024
Press On Toward the Goal
8:00 AM Registration Continues in Piedmont 1
9:30 AM Worship Begins
In Faithfulness to God, We Press On
10:00 AM Opening Prayer ........................ .Russ Clodfelter* *
Nicene Creed
“King of Kings”
Reading of Scripture – Acts 1:1-8
“Scattered as Seed” .................... .David Banks
Holy Communion ....................... .David Banks
Pressing on in Ministry
11:00 AM Lay Ministry Report ..................... .Kim King
Cabinet Report ......................... .Gil Wise
Board of Ministry ....................... .Dalma Cribb
Memorial Recognition
Introduction of the Ordinands to the Conference
Historic Questions of the Ordinands ...... .Bishop Webb
Intercessory Prayer and Blessing “Standing on the Promises” Offering
Sending Forth with Blessings 12:00 PM
Break for Lunch
We Press on Toward the Upward Call of God in Christ Jesus
1:30 PM Breakout Session 2
Thom Rainer – Disciplined for Impact (Piedmont 4)
Explore why some churches live and thrive while others die. Thom will share the data from each trajectory towards the goal of living and thriving in Jesus’ name!
Joy Moore – Disciplined for Kononia (Piedmont 3)
Only those communities formed around Biblical hope are able to resolve today's many challenges as faithful witnesses. Consider God's work of reconciliation as we explore how we lead and love with scriptural wisdom.
2:30 PM Break
3:00 PM Board of Directors Report ................ .Jerry Lewis
Finance Report ........................ .Jennifer Lineberry
Commissioning of GC Delegates.......... .Bishop Webb
4:30 PM Break for Dinner
6:30 PM Doors Open
7:00 PM Evening Worship Service * * *
“The Death and Revival of Evangelism” .... .Thom Rainer
Saturday, June 22, 2024
8:00 AM Clergy Ordinands meet in Piedmont 4 9:00 AM Doors open
10:00 AM Worship and Ordination Service
Bishop Mark Webb
Rev. David Banks and Rev. Kari Howard, Assistants
(Following this service, ordinands will be led out for photographs. Family members are invited to follow.)
* Thursday’s offering will be for new church starts
* * Russ Clodfelter is a lay person from Winston Salem who loves to share the Gospel. You can learn more about Russ and contact him personally at www.russclodfelterministries.org.
* * * Friday evening’s offering will be used for disaster recovery efforts (50% domestic, 50% international)
Sunday, June 16, Day of Called Fasting and Prayer for the Annual Conference
Join with individuals and churches who are already praying and fasting for a Spirit filled time of holy conferencing on Sunday, June 16 for a unified call to action through prayer and submission that the Lord's will be done through our annual conference. Lift up the speakers, the business and the worship as we turn to Jesus, the head of the Church, to lead us.
Special Offerings During Annual Conference:
We will be receiving two special offerings during our time together.
1. Thursday: We will receive offerings for new start up churches across the conference who are in need of a financial boost to begin. The GMC of NC is growing and not every community has access to a GMC. Pray and join with us as able to support and encourage this growth through new church planting in the NC PAC.
2. Friday: We will receive offerings for disaster recovery efforts to be split evenly between domestic and international needs. As a global denomination we are in connection with brothers and sisters worldwide. When one is need, as the body of Christ, we are called to respond as able.
Clergy and Lay Members!
We are looking forward to being with you!
Two full days of worship and holy conferencing.
Your presence is highly anticipated.
Visitors Welcome.
No Pre-Registration Required
Mark your calendars and Make Plans to Attend Now!
(see Hotel booking below)
Pre-Conference Worship at Trinity Methodist in Winston-Salem
Wednesday, June 19, 7pm
The NC Global Methodist Church's 2nd Annual Conference will start with a Pre-Conference worship service on Wednesday, June 19th at 7pm. It will take place at Trinity Global Methodist in Winston-Salem (3819 Country Club Road). Everyone is welcome to attend.
June 20-22 at Benton Convention Center in Winston Salem, NC!
Speakers include Joy Moore, Jonathan Powers, Thom Rainer and Bishop Mark Webb.
Thursday, June 20
8:00 am Registration Begins
9:00 am Ordinands meet with Bishop Mark Webb
11:00 am Clergy Executive Session
Clergy are expected to be in attendance at the Clergy Executive Session. Please notify Dalma Cribb, dalmac@gmcncpac.org if you must be absent.
1:30 pm Opening Worship for Clergy & Laity followed by Business and Breakout sessions
`7:00 pm Love Feast
Friday, June 21
8:00 am Registration Continues
9:30 am Worship Followed by Business and afternoon Breakout sessions
7:00 pm Worship with Thom Rainer of Church Answers
Saturday, June 22
10:00 am Worship and Ordination Service
If you need housing in Winston, please consider the Winston Salem Marriott at 425 N Cherry St. You can make reservations by phone at 336-725-3500 or online at marriott.com. Be sure to tell them you are part of the GMCNC annual conference and you will receive the discounted rate of $179 plus tax.
*See hotel information below
We received a discounted rate for the Benton Convention Center in return for a number of rooms being used by conference attendees, so please consider the Marriott first. Also, the Marriott is the hotel closest to the Convention Center.
Hotels
Marriott
Book your group rate for Global Methodist Church NC Provisional Conference
Last Day to book is May 20, 2024
Embassy Suites
Booking Link:
If you prefer to call the hotel directly the number is (336) 724-2300 - press 0 to speak with a front desk agent and or call the hotel reservation line at 1 (800) 362-2779 and use group code (GMC).
Additional Info:
Parking will be available at the following locations:
*Marriott Valet is $28.00 per night
Cherry/Marshall St. Parking - Max & Overnight is $20 per night with in/out privileges
6th/Cherry St. Parking - Max per day is $10 and overnight $20
More Information Coming Soon!