"Unable to organize consistent thoughts, find useful words, or move to effective action, I am reading Black women."
See @MHarrisPerry's reading list: https://t.co/B4rxRYGGku
The first person in scripture to name God is Hagar.
A woman. Single mother. African slave.
She says “I have seen the one who sees me.”
God calls her by name. Abram and Sarai do not.
God has a way of exalting the vulnerable.
“LORD, you have examined me. You know me. You know when I sit down and when I stand up. Even from far away, you comprehend my plans.”
Psalms 139:1-2 CEB
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STATEMENT FROM BISHOP GREGORY V. PALMER FROM THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE
Beloved in Christ Jesus,
As I write this, the General Conference is within a half-hour of adjournment. I want to offer a... https://t.co/Mwjy0TzFa9
Yes, the American delegation to #gc2019 is split (though not 50-50). But these votes are more to do with a large international vote that is traditional in nature. International delegates are the real key to any change.
Thank you Great Plains delegation for your hard work and tenacity in trying to seek the common good. We are with you and we pray with you as you have given your heart, time, and lives to help try to make our church more like the kingdom of God. #gcumc#gpumc
Cynthia-Weems, Florida: Can't support plan or amendments to plan that causes exclusive evangelism. Matthew 28 tells us to make disciples to the ends of the earth, not just those who agree with us on this one thing. #UMCGC#GC2019
After literally hours, we are voting on the Traditional Plan. I'll admit to my confusion because it has parts already ruled unconstitutional. So some of the Discipline will change and others will not. Not sure we really know what we're voting on here. #gc2019