The Committee recommends concurrence as amended as follows:
Amend the first paragraph ¶244: Insert "growth in" in first sentence after "strengthening and" and before "spiritual formation".
Amend the second paragraph of ¶244:
In carrying out its primary task, it shall be organized so that adequate
provision is made for these basic responsibilities: (1) planning and
implementing a program of nurture, outreach, and witness for persons and
families within and without the congregation, including ministries with
children, youth, younger adults, adults, older adults, singles, families,
church school, Christian unity, interfaith relations, social justice issues,
education, evangelism, campus ministry, spiritual formation, religion and race,
community, national and global missions, stewardship, worship, and
communications; (2) providing for effective pastoral and lay
leadership; (3) providing for financial support, physical facilities, and the
local obligations of the church; (4) utilizing the appropriate relationships
and resources of the district and annual conference; (5) providing for the
proper creation, maintenance, and disposition of documentary record material of
the local church. (See ¶1811.1b); and
(6) seeking inclusiveness in all aspects of its life without regard to race,
gender, age, national origin or handicapping conditions
disabilities.
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PETS Creator: John Brawn
Calendar Item Text: 193-2441996 United Methodist General Conference