Whereas, the Bible offers a wonderful hope for those in Christ, described in Scriptures as eternity with God in heaven; and
Whereas, God desires that others all over the world be given the same opportunity to know Christ and the reconciliation with God and hope for the future that faith in Christ brings; and
Whereas, there is currently no provision in the 1992 Discipline of The United Methodist Church for promotion of Bible distribution ministries within the structure of the Annual Conference;
Let it therefore be resolved, that each Annual Conference create a Committee on Bible Distribution, amenable to the Annual Conference Council on Ministries. Furthermore, let that committee be a communication link with the local church to raise awareness of the opportunities worldwide related to the distribution of Scriptures and to encourage financial support of organizations devoted to placing Bibles in the hands of those who desire them. Finally, let each committee be especially sensitive to those areas of the world where the need is greatest and the desire for God's Word is the most profound.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20109-DI-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference