Petition Text: 22918-MN-110-D

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Amend ¶ 110, renumbered as ¶ 117, in the Study on the Ministry, page 984-5:

...among the People of God. Ordained ministers Deacons are called to interpret to the church the needs, concerns, and hopes of the world, and the promises of God for Creation. Within these specialized ministries, deacons are called to ministries of Word and service, and through ministries of love, justice, and service to connect the alter and the marketplace (¶ 414). Eelders are called to ministries of Word, Sacrament, and order (¶ 318) as well as to the office and responsibilities of a Deacon. Through these distinctive functions, all ordained ministers are called to lead the church in building love, reconciliation, justice and peace in the world. They do this by devote devoting themselves wholly to the work...

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Petition Text: 22918-MN-110-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference