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Bishop Eben Nhiwatiwa of the Zimbabwe Episcopal Area preaches at the April 27 morning worship service at the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

Stop quarreling and start counting your blessings, United Methodists urged

Church members should bring more people to Christ, not remove people from the denomination, said Zimbabwe resident Bishop Eben K. Nhiwatiwa during April 27 morning worship.
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The Rev. Matt Rawle sings during morning worship at the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Rawle is a Louisiana Conference delegate at the conference but also is on stage during morning worship, singing with the band. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Worship band singer also is delegate

The Rev. Matt Rawle is a Louisiana Annual Conference delegate at General Conference but also is on stage during morning worship, singing with the band.
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The Rev. Tisha Branch dances on April 26 during morning worship at the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. She is a member of the New York Conference. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

April 26 wrap-up: Bishop urges delegates to follow God’s lead

Delegates enjoyed a rousing worship service before heading into the last weekday of committee meetings.
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Mississippi Conference Bishop Sharma Lewis preaches at the April 26 morning worship service at the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Lewis encouraged delegates to leave room for the Holy Spirit in their deliberations as the legislative assembly continues through May 3. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

Bishop: Follow God’s lead at General Conference

op Sharma Lewis of the Mississippi Conference urged delegates to try to discern God’s plans before they settle on their own as United Methodism moves into uncharted territory.

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