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April 26 wrap-up: Bishop urges delegates to follow God’s lead
26 April, 2024
Mississippi Conference Bishop Sharma Lewis dropped to one knee and implored delegates to put their trust in God despite the human tendency to be “control freaks,” as the General Conference of The United Methodist Church began its fourth workday. Speaking during morning worship April 26, Lewis urged delegates to try to discern God’s plans before they settle on their own as United Methodism moves into uncharted territory. “We have the audacity to think that we accomplished great tasks by ourselves. Some of us even think that we will spend the next week or so making decisions for the futur…
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SPRC Training - Mason UMC

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Broadway Hits Concert

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28

Organ Recital

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