Petition Text: 21894-LC-201-D

Understanding Petition Numbers

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Renumber ¶ 201 as ¶ 401 and amend:

A local church is a community of true believers under the Lordship of Christ, united in service for the mission of God in the world. Under the discipline of the Holy Spirit the Church exists for the maintenance of worship, the edification of believers, and the redemption of the world. It is the redemptive fellowship in which persons are sent to witness to Jesus Christ in the world, to follow his teachings through acts of worship, devotion, compassion, and justice, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The life of this fellowship is ordered by servant leadership, according to Christ's teaching and example. Through this leadership persons are formed for mature Christian faith, the Word of God is preached by persons divinely called, and the Sacraments are duly administered according to Christ's own appointment. Under the discipline of the Holy Spirit the Church exists for the maintenance of worship, the edification of believers, and the redemption of the world.

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Petition Text: 21894-LC-201-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference