Petition Text: 22761-FA-NonDis-O

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Whereas, the General Board of Global Ministries is deeply involved in programs where the Church has long been established; and

Whereas, there is a great need for missionaries in unreached areas and people groups of the world; and

Whereas, the Mission Society for United Methodists is attempting to send missionaries into areas not served by the General Board of Global Ministries; and

Whereas, the Mission Society for United Methodists now has over 100 missionaries in overseas appointments; and

Whereas, United Methodist laypersons and churches are now contributing to the Mission Society for United Methodists, as well as supporting the General Board of Global Ministries; and

Whereas, the total United Methodist giving to United Methodist-related missions is not now being reflected in official records;

Therefore, be it resolved, that a separate column in local church reporting and in annual conference benevolence giving be identified as "Mission Society for United Methodists."

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Petition Text: 22761-FA-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference