And Whereas, the 1990 General Council on Ministries Spanish Language Resources Committee unanimously adopted the concept of a new Hispanic hymnal.
And Whereas, the 1990 General Conference Committee to Develop a National Plan for Hispanic Ministries endorsed this as a major component of its proposal.
And Whereas, a United Methodist Publishing House/General Board of Discipleship task force developed a proposal for such a hymnal based on findings of an extensive survey of pastors and members of Hispanic churches.
And Whereas, the General Board of Discipleship created a Spanish Language Hymnal Committee at its 1991 Spring meeting.
And Whereas, a Spanish Language Hymnal Committee was named in July 1991.
And Whereas, The General Board of Discipleship has provided editorial supervision in accordance with ¶ 1213. 4 and ¶ 1213.8 of The Book of Discipline through its representatives on the committee and by supplying staff and/or consultant support to the developmental process.
And Whereas, ¶ 1213.3 directs that the hymnal shall be published by the United Methodist Publishing House who shall be responsible for the employment and supervision of a general editor.
And Whereas, the Spanish Language Hymnal Committee has completed its work of creating a Spanish language hymnal that includes ritual, Psalter, and other worship resources.
And Whereas, the United Methodist Publishing House and the General Board of Discipleship funded the costs of the work of the Spanish Language Hymnal Committee, and the United Methodist Publishing House has produced a new Spanish Language Hymnal under the title Mil Voces Para Celebrar,
Therefore, the General Board of Discipleship and the Spanish Language Hymnal Committee move that the 1996 General Conference adopt Mil Voces Para Celebrar as an official hymnal of The United Methodist Church.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21465-DI-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference