GATHER US INThe Detroit Annual Conference ofThe United Methodist Church

CONFERENCE PROGRAMForty-Sixth Session

May 14 - May 18, 2014Adrian College

Adrian, Michigan

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NEWS & INFORMATIONDetroitConference.org news, photos, and video from the 2014 session of the Detroit Annual Conference can be found on the conference website. Live streaming of all plenary sessions and worship services will be available during the conference session.

TABLEof ContentsWelcome from Bishop Kiesey

Welcome to the Conference

Worship Planners and Participants

Conference Information

Schedule for Wednesday, May 14

Schedule for Thursday, May 15

Schedule for Friday, May 16

Featured Speaker

Schedule for Saturday, May 17

Schedule for Sunday, May 18

Worship Leaders

Conference Cabinet

AC Session Leadership

Offerings

Conference Musicians

Special Meals

Worship: Thursday, May 15th

Worship: Friday, May 16th

Worship: Saturday, May 17th

Adrian College Campus Map

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Worship is at the very heart of who we are and what we do as Christians. It is what begins our time together as an annual conference; it is what undergirds our business; and it is what sends us forth from this place with the strength to continue God’s work.

I believe that worship is one of the greatest paths to transformation – within our souls,within our faith communities and within our world.

So as we gather to worship, to learn, and to do the work of God, it is my prayer that God will touch our hearts and souls in our time together that we might better fulfill our purpose to “make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”

With you in the Work of Christ,

Bishop Deb Kiesey

WELCOMEt0 the 2014Detroit Annual Conference!

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The theme of our annual conference this year is a resounding prayer of yearning and hope—“gather us in”. While each of us takes the effort to respond to the invitation to come to our annual gathering, our Wesleyan heritage reminds us that God’s prevenient grace is already at work even before we gather. The Holy Spirit awakens within us our desire to gather to tell the stories of celebration of how God has moved among and through us over these past twelve months. This same Spirit stirs us to yearn for even greater vision and clarity for our shared ministries in the year ahead.

As part of our four year focus on Disciples Made in Michigan our theme centers around worship and the vital importance of gathering as a community of faith. Annual Conference is both a time to tell the fruit and experiences of the past year and to prepare to be sent forth into “all the world” once again, making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of our communities and the world.

We are looking forward to gathering on the campus of Adrian College, eager for times of worship, teaching, celebration, visioning and discernment. Our teaching time this year is focused again on equipping lay and clergy in our local churches for more dynamic and fruitful ministry. Dr. Marcia McFee is a gifted and artistic worship leader and formational teacher. She will share in three illuminating and exciting teaching sessions and has worked with our conference worship team to shape our overall experiences in worship this year.

The very nature of worship is woven into a call and response movement with God and our community of faith, the body of Christ. As such, we will be stirred by a message from Bishop Sally Dyck around our commitment to eliminate deaths from malaria across the globe. In 2012 we committed ourselves to be a part of the Imagine No Malaria initiative of our United Methodist Church. We will both celebrate our response thus far and be invited to continue that commitment into the year ahead.

As we prepare to “gather in”, I invite each and all of us to keep each other in prayer, and to be in prayer for Bishop Kiesey as she provides the spiritual and administrative leadership that will guide us through this time. As God gathers us in may we be truly transformed and renewed as the living body known as the Detroit Annual Conference.

Blessings,

Rev. Dr. Jerome (Jerry) DeVineDirector of Connectional Ministries

Annual ConferenceWelcome to the2014 Detroit

“See in this space our fears and our dreamings,…”- Gather us in!

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Worship Task Force Mr. George Jonte-CraneMr. Brian KelleyRev. Megan Crumm Walther Rev. Amy Mayo-Moyle Rev. George Covintree Rev. Carter GrimmettRev. Marsha M. Woolley

Service ArrangementsMs. Mary Whitman, Memorial Service Coordinator Rev. Amy Mayo-Moyle, Communion CoordinatorRev. Bernadine Wormley-Daniels, SigningMs. Cleva Luebke, Chapel Usher CoordinatorMr. Brian Kelley, Brass Ensemble CoordinatorRev. Weatherly Verhelst and Rev. Susan Bennett-Stiles Liturgical Movement Coordinators

Many thanks to the Bishop’s Office staff and to our Conference Program Committee for their leadership and service.

Thanks to all choir members, musicians, liturgists, participants and ushers.We appreciate your gifts!

All music used with permission and license - CCLI#838556

WORSHIPPlanners and Participants

Annual ConferenceProgram Committee

Bishop Deborah Lieder KieseyRev. William Dobbs, Clergy Assistant to the BishopRev. Marsha Woolley, ChairMr. Wayne Bank, Conference Lay LeaderMs. Nancy Arnold, Program Committee CoordinatorMs. Denise Hein, Adrian College RepresentativeMs. Diane Brown, Chair Reference & Daily ProcedureRev. Gary Dawes, Pastor of Host ChurchRev. Grace Ann Beebe, Member Disability ConcernsRev. Beverly Marr - Standing Rules RepresentativeMr. Mel Scott, President United Methodist Men and Head UsherRev. Dr. Jeff Maxwell, District Superintendent RepresentativeRev. Jerome DeVine, Director of Connectional MinistryMr. Joey Lopez & Mr. JR Schriber - Conference Council on Youth Ministry RepresentativesMs. M Kay Mowery, United Methodist Women RepresentativeMr. Mark Doyal, Michigan Area Director of CommunicationsMs. Mary McInnes,

Board of Ministry RepresentativeRev. John Harnish, MemberRev. Lisa Cook, MemberRev. Lynn Hasley, MemberRev. John Hice, MemberRev. Jeremy Africa - Member

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The Adrian College Bookstore, located in Caine Student Center, is open from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and carries personal items, magazines, cards, etc.

Cokesbury Bookstore is located in the Spencer Wing, adjacent to Dawson Auditorium and has a wide range of United Methodist products. It will be open during Conference Sessions.

Lots are available across campus. Please park in designated spots only. Reserved parking at Dawson Auditorum is for those working at Annual Conference. Please do not park in these spots.

Susanne Buxton is your Conference Facilitator. Her job is to help anyone who needs assistance in understanding and using the procedures and resources of the Conference in session. You will find her seated on the left side of the stage in Dawson Auditorium.

All conference materials are available online at DetroitConference.org. Daily News, a summary and preview of upcoming events, is emailed each evening to all Members to Annual Conference. Printed copies are available each morning.

In case of any emergency messages will be announced and you will be directed where to head for safety. In the event of an emergency on campus, dial 911. Persons needing to contact you in the event of an emergency can call 517-265-5161 ext. 4333.

A medical professional is on staff during the annual conference session to assist you with any medical needs that you may have. Dawn Marsh, director of health services at Adrian College, is available from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Thursday-Saturday in the Caine Student Center or at 517-265-5161, x4214.

We hope your time at Annual Conference is pleasant and want to make your visit to the Adrian College campus as enjoyable as possible. If you find yourself in need of assistance or additional information there are many people waiting to serve you:

• Conference Facilitator – for questions regarding Annual Conference procedures and will be seated at a table left of the stage.

• Annual Conference Registration Staff – for help with materials, your registration or other conference needs.

BOOKSTORES

CAMPUS PARKING

CONFERENCE FACILITATOR

CONFERENCE MATERIALS

EMERGENCY

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

INFORMATIONConference

Welcome to Annual Conference

The ADRIAN COLLEGE BOOKSTORE, located in the Caine Student Center, will be open on Wednesday-Friday, May 14-16, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Check out the COKESBURY BOOKSTORE, located in the Spencer Wing!

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HANDICAP ASSISTANCE

REGISTRATION DESK

REFRESHMENTS AND SNACKS

RESTROOMS

SMOKING

Shuttle service: A limited number of golf carts are available to help those with mobility issues get to various locations. Please refrain from using them unless you need assistance walking. Wheelchair accommodations: Space is reserved on the main level of Dawson Auditorium and the Chapel for wheelchair positioning. If you have need of any assistance while at Annual Conference please visit the registration desk.

Information on dining rooms for Special Meals, messages and other updated information can be found at the Registration Desk in the Spencer Wing of Dawson Auditorium.

Hosted by the Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries, a snack tent is located outside of Goldsmith Center. Donations support scholarships to attend our four Detroit Conference camps.

Men’s and women’s restrooms are located off the main lobby in Dawson Auditorium.

Adrian College is a Smoke-Free campus. There is no smoking inside or outside campus buildings.

One restaurant option available to those visiting Adrian College for the 2014 annual conference session is the WOW Cafe & Wingery, located in the Arrington Ice Arena. This full service casual dining restaurant features a variety of fresh menu items including wings, wraps, tenders, salads and quesadillas.

WOW Café & Wingery at Arrington is open to the public during standard hours of operation seven days a week. Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

STARBUCKSStarbucks offers gourmet coffee

and more. It is located in theCaine Student Center.

Wednesday - Friday, May 14-167:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 177:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 187:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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Wednesday, May 14th9:00 AM Appointive Cabinet Meeting – Valade Hall, Alumni Room1:00 PM Full Cabinet Meeting – Valade Hall, Alumni Room1:00 PM Registration – Spencer Wing, Room 1251:00 PM Pre-Conference Continuing Education Learning Day –Caine Student Center, Hickman Board Room3:00 PM Board of Ordained Ministry Officers & Cabinet Meeting – Valade Hall, Alumni Room5:30 PM Full Cabinet Dinner – Ritchie Marketplace, President’s Dining Room 6:00 PM Methodist Federation for Social Action Dinner – Adrian: First UMC Guest: Bishop Joe Sprague7:30 PM Board of Ordained Ministry Meeting – Valade Hall, Knight Auditorium 8:00 PM Registration Desk Closes

SCHEDULEConference

Note: Anyone arriving after 8:00 p.m. and staying on campus can pick up his or her room key at the Adrian College Safety Office, located in the Caine Student Center.

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Thursday, May 15th7:00 AM Breakfast – Ritchie Marketplace 8:00 AM Registration – Spencer Wing, Room 12510:00 AM Clergy Session – Dawson Auditorium10:00 AM Laity Session – Chapel12:00 PM Lunch – Ritchie Marketplace Marquette District – Ritchie Marketplace, Adrian Room Educational Opportunities – Caine Student Center, Hickman Board Room1:30 PM Opening Worship – Chapel “Creative Courage” Bishop Deborah Kiesey, preaching 3:30 PM Plenary Session – Dawson Auditorium Organization of Conference Standing Rules Nominating Committee Legislative Procedures Bishop Sally Dyck – Imagine No Malaria 5:30 PM Dinner – Ritchie Marketplace Committee on Asian American Ministry – Ritchie Marketplace, President’s Room Saginaw Bay District – Ritchie Marketplace, Adrian Room Black Methodists for Church Renewal/Black Clergy – Caine Student Center, Hickman Board Room700 PM LEAD Groups 1 - Dawson Auditorium 6 - Estes Hall Basement 2 - Chapel 7 - Rush Hall, Room 124 3 - Powell Hall Basement 8 - Cargo Hall Basement 4 - Feeman Hall Basement 9 - Caine Student Center Lobby 5 - Jarvis Hall Basement 10 - Arrington Ice Arena Lobby8:00 PM Registration Desk Closes

8:30 PM Crossroads District Reception – Ritchie Marketplace, Adrian Room9:00 PM Methodist Federation for Social Action - Valade Hall, Knight Auditorium

Note: Anyone arriving after 8:00 p.m. and staying on campus can pick up his or her room key at the Adrian College Safety Office, located in the Caine Student Center.

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Friday, May 16th6:15 a.m. Wesley Watch – A Time of Prayer (hosted by Impact) – Caine Student Center Terrace (Valade Hall Alumni Lounge will be used in case of weather) 6:30 AM Breakfast – Ritchie Marketplace Blue Water District – Ritchie Marketplace, Adrian Room Michigan Area Emmaus Community – Caine Student Center, Hickman Board Room Guest: Kevin Wolfgang, Jurisdictional Representative of Emmaus8:00 AM Worship – Chapel Rev. DeAnn Dobbs, preaching9:30 AM Plenary Session – Dawson Auditorium Teaching Session #1 – Dr. Marcia McFee Conference Treasurer Statistician’s Report 12:00 PM Lunch – Ritchie Marketplace Michigan Area Haiti Task Force – Ritchie Marketplace, President’s Dining Room Guest: Rev. Gesner Paul, President of the Methodist Church of Haiti United Methodist Women – Ritchie Marketplace, Adrian Room DAC Clergywomen – Caine Student Center, Hickman Board Room1:30 PM Plenary Session – Dawson Auditorium Teaching Session #2 – Dr. Marcia McFee Conference Board of Pension & Health Benefits 4:00 PM Corporate Session – Dawson Auditorium4:30 PM Mission & Ministry Panel Discussions The World is our Parish but Michigan is our Mission - Chapel Making a Counseling Referral: A Ministry of Compassion - Rush Hall, Room 124 Creating New Spaces for New Faces - Dawson Auditorium Cultures of Call in Campus Ministries - Valade Hall, Knight Auditorium 5:30 PM Dinner – Ritchie Marketplace Roundtable Discussions – Ritchie Marketplace, Tobias Room Albion College Alumni – Ritchie Marketplace, President’s Dining Room Board of Church and Society – Ritchie Marketplace, Adrian Room Liberia Task Force – Caine Student Center, Hickman Board Room Guests: Rev. Terry Euper and Jackie Euper Board of Global Ministries – Adrian: First UMC7:00 PM Plenary Session – Dawson Auditorium Celebrating the Ministry of the Laity8:30 PM Recess8:30 PM Methodist Children’s Home Strawberry Shortcake Social – Ritchie Marketplace8:30 PM Fellowship of Local Pastors & Associate Members – Rush Hall, Room 1249:00 PM Methodist Federation for Social Action - Valade Hall, Knight Auditorium

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SPEAKERFeatured

Dr. Marcia McFee Dr. Marcia McFee is an author, worship designer and leader, professor, preacher and artist. Her engaging and interactive style has been called “refreshing,” “inspiring,” and “unforgettable.” Marcia combines her background and experience in professional companies of music, theater and dance with a variety of worship and preaching styles in order to bring a fresh experience of the Gospel to each worship setting. Marcia has provided worship design and leadership at numerous international and regional gatherings.

Marcia’s passion for helping the church to worship God fully is especially directed toward the education of local congregations. She travels extensively in order to teach regional workshops that are accessible to congregational leaders and worship teams. Additionally, Marcia has begun a program of continuing education events in her home town of Lake Tahoe and an online subscription service to Worship Design Studio that offers inspirational and educational help for worship teams featuring a ground-breaking worship design application.

As well as her experience with local church worship, Marcia specializes in designing and leading conference worship. Over the last 18 years, she has coordinated worship for countless regional and agency conferences. Most recently, she designed and led 29 worship services over a 10 day period for the international quadrennial General Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Dr. McFee received a Master’s of Theological Studies degree at Saint Paul School of Theology with a concentration in Preaching and Worship, where she recently received the Outstanding Graduate Award from the Alumni Association. She earned a Ph.D. in Liturgical Studies at the Graduate Theological Union with an allied field of Ethics. She has been a guest lecturer and adjunct faculty at twelve seminaries. Marcia is an avid skier and the co-author of “Spiritual Adventures in the Snow: Skiing and Snowboarding as Renewal for Your Soul.”

For more information on Marcia McFee, please visit marciamcfee.com.

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Saturday, May 17th6:30 AM Breakfast – Ritchie Marketplace Bishop’s Breakfast with those appointed to Extension Ministry – Caine Student Center, Hickman Board Room IMPACT – Ritchie Marketplace, Adrian Room8:00 AM Worship – Rev. Anthony Hood, preaching - Chapel9:30 AM Plenary Session – Dawson Auditorium Teaching Session #3 – Marcia McFee Council on Finance & Administration Director of Connectional Ministries/Conference Leadership Team Report – Vision Pathway #1 – Making New Spaces for New Faces Vision Pathway #2 – Developing Effective Christian Leaders for the Church & World12:00 PM Lunch – Ritchie Marketplace Adrian College Alumni – Valade Hall, Alumni Lounge Detroit Conference Clergy Spouse Association – Ritchie Marketplace, Adrian Room Asbury Theological Seminary Alumni – Caine Student Center, Hickman Board Room Duke Divinity School Alumni – Ritchie Marketplace, President’s Dining Room1:30 PM Plenary Session – Dawson Auditorium Vision Pathway #3 – Transformational Mission Engagement4:15 PM Break4:30 PM Mission & Ministry Panel Discussions Multicultural Ministry in the 21st Century - Chapel Vital Church Initiative (VCI) - Dawson Auditorium The Metro Detroit Mission Field - Rush Hall, Room 1245:30 PM Dinner – Ritchie Marketplace Roundtable Discussions – Ritchie Marketplace, Tobias Room Bishop’s dinner with those being commissioned – Ritchie Marketplace, President’s Dining Room Lay Servant Ministries – Ritchie Marketplace, Adrian Room Garrett-ETS Alumni – Caine Student Center, Hickman Board Room Council on Finance and Administration –Caine Student Center, Vivian Conference Room Committee on Nominations – Valade Hall, Alumni Lounge Retired and Retiring Clergy – Adrian: First UMC

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Sunday, May 18th

7:00 PM Plenary Session – Dawson Auditorium Celebrating the Ministry of the Clergy Wesley’s Historical Questions for those being ordained Introductions of those being commissioned and who have completed Course of Study Celebration of retiring clergy9:00 PM Recess9:00 PM Rehearsal for Ordination & Commissioning Service – Chapel9:00 PM United Methodist Men Ice Cream Social – Ritchie Marketplace, Adrian Room9:00 PM Methodist Federation for Social Action - Valade Hall, Knight Auditorium

6:15 a.m. Wesley Watch – A Time of Prayer (hosted by Impact) – Caine Student Center Terrace (Valade Hall Alumni Lounge will be used in case of weather) 6:30 AM Breakfast – Ritchie Marketplace Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members – Ritchie Marketplace, Adrian Room8:00 AM Plenary Session – Dawson Auditorium Devotions Bishop’s Time Setting of Appointments Dean of the Cabinet Presentation – Rev. Jeffrey Maxwell Approval of 2015 Budget11:55 AM Adjournment – Dawson Auditorium12:00 PM Lunch – Ritchie Marketplace Exploring Ministry Lunch – Ritchie Marketplace, Adrian Room2:00 PM. Service of Ordination & Commissioning – Chapel Bishop Deborah Kiesey, preaching4:00 PM Reception to celebrate those being commissioned and ordained – Ritchie Marketplace, Adrian/Tobias Rooms4:00 PM (IF NECESSARY) Plenary Session – Dawson Auditorium

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LEADERSWorship

The Rev. Dr. Anthony R. Hood was born and raised in the city of Detroit, Michigan. He is the eldest of two sons born to Ms. Norma J. Turner Hood and Dr. James Hood. He attended Bishop Borgess High School in Redford, Michigan and graduated in June of 1991. He went on to attend Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree with a concentration in Psychological Services. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Hood enrolled at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, where he earned his Master of Divinity Degree. Dr. Hood sensed God calling him to further his education and in 2008 he enrolled at Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit, Michigan, where he earned his Doctor of Ministry Degree.

Dr. Hood was ordained an Elder in May 2004 by the Detroit Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. He has served as an Associate Pastor over Children’s and Youth Ministries at Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield, Michigan and Senior Pastor of Berea St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Highland Park, Michigan. On July 1, 2005, Dr. Hood was appointed to serve as pastor of the “Historic” Scott Memorial United Methodist Church in Detroit, Michigan.

Dr. Hood has a passion for imparting the Word of God simply and clearly. He patterns his preaching style after his grandfather, the late Rev. Jolly Turner, Sr. of Gadsden, Alabama. He is a featured speaker for revivals, workshops and conferences. He has served the Detroit Annual Conference in the following capacities: Vice Chairman for the Detroit Annual Conference Board of Global Ministries, President of the United Methodist Black Clergy Group of Michigan, Board Member of the Urban Alliance, Board member of the Detroit West District Leadership Team and as a Trustee for The United Methodist Union of Greater Detroit. Currently, Dr. Hood is serving on the Board of Ordained Ministry. He is also a proud member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.

Dr. Hood is the proud father of one daughter, Ayanna Hope Hood. He lives by the words found in Galatians 2:19-20 NIV:

“Through the law I died to the law so I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ: and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Rev. Dr. Anthony R. Hood

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Bishop Sally Dyck, Northern Illinois Annual ConferenceBishop Dyck, ordained in 1981, was consecrated a bishop in 2004 and assigned to lead the Minnesota Area of the Church beginning in September of that year. She was reassigned to the Northern Illinois Conference beginning September 1, 2012.

Before entering the episcopacy, Bishop Dyck served as an elder in the East Ohio Conference, where she was a pastor and a district superintendent. She has served on the board of directors for the General Board of Global Ministries, was elected to the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches in 2006 and became president of the United Methodist Commission on Communications in 2008. She received theological training from Boston University School of Theology (M. Div., 1978), University of Geneva/World Council of Churches (graduate certificate, 1978), and United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio (D. Min., Black Church Studies, 1989). Her upbringing in a Mennonite home instilled in her the understanding that personal piety is inextricably woven to peace and justice advocacy.

She has been married to the Rev. Kenneth Ehrman, a United Methodist elder, since 1976. The two have traveled the globe together by plane, bicycle, and on foot.

DeAnn currently serves as the Lead Pastor for Indian River United Methodist Church but is transitioning to be the Lead Pastor of Genesis United Methodist Church, Grand Rapids, MI effective July 1st. DeAnn began her pastoral career in 1994 and has been blessed to experience the pastorate as both a Licensed Local Pastor and now as an Ordained Elder. She has served the West Michigan Conference on several different boards and committees and currently serves on the Board of Ordained Ministry as well as the Commission on Equitable Compensation. DeAnn has served both the West Michigan and Detroit Annual Conferences by leading both the Albion and Blue Water Districts in rethinking the administrative structures of each district.

DeAnn holds a Bachelor of Business Management degree from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Divinity degree from Methodist Theological School in Ohio.

Rev. DeAnn J. Dobbs

ImagineNO Malaria Guest Speaker

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The Rev. Dr. William D. Dobbs grew up in Cass City and was active in conference MYF activities while in the Port Huron District. He attended Michigan State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree, then began teaching public school music in Potterville. After four years, he felt a call from God and began his pastoral ministry. In 1976 he earned his Master of Divnity from the Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.

Pastoral appointments included West Mendon, Lansing Calvary, Ludington United, East Lansing University and Holland First. Dobbs earned his Doctor of Ministry at Ashland Theological Seminary in 2003 and was appointed as a Superintendent in the Heartland District beginning in 2005. Dobbs be-came the Clergy Assistant in 2010.

Dobbs and his wife, Janice, have four grown children and six grandchildren. Their youngest child, Rev. DeAnn Dobbs is pastor of Indian River UMC in the Grand Traverse District. Their son, David, serves as conference treasurer and director of administrative services in the Detroit Conference.

CABINETConference

Rev. Dr. Joanne Bartelt

Blue WaterDistrict

Rev. MelanieCarey

Detroit Renaissance District

Rev. Dr. Jeff Maxwell

Saginaw Bay District

Rev. Dr. Tara Sutton

CrossroadsDistrict

Rev. MarkSpaw

Ann ArborDistrict

Rev. Elbert DulworthMarquette

District

Clergy Assistant to the Bishop

Rev. Dr. William D. Dobbs

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Session LeadershipAnnualConference

Rev. GaryDawes

Host Pastor/Adrian: First UMC

David DobbsConference

Treasurer

Susanne BuxtonConferenceFacilitator

Wayne BankConference Lay

Leader

Nancy ArnoldProgram Committee

Coordinator

Rev. Dr. Tracy HuffmanConference

Secretary

Diane BrownReference & Daily

Procedure

Mark DoyalDirector of

Communications

Rev. Dr. Jerome DeVine

Director of Connectional Ministries

Rev. Marsha Woolley

Chairperson, Conference Program Committee

Jen PetersAnnual Conference

Registrar

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Our COVENANT OFFERING at Annual Conference

Each year we receive an offering from churches and individuals to support our covenant partners – The Haiti Annual Conference and the Liberia Annual Conference.

This year, our offering will be take place during the Opening Worship Service on Thursday, May 15 at 1:30 p.m. This offering is split between ministries in Haiti and Liberia (the two covenant partners of the Detroit Conference). Funds will be used to feed children in Haiti through the Haiti Hot Lunch program and at Bishop Judith Craig Children’s Village in Liberia. Make checks payable to “Detroit Conference Treasurer” with “Feed the children” in the memo.

Additional Opportunities

Imagine NO Malaria Initiative•The Detroit and West Michigan Conferences have established a shared goal of $1.5 million ($10 for every member in Michigan) for Imagine NO Malaria, our denominational effort to eliminate deaths from malaria in sub-Sahara Africa. Hopefully, your local church has already participated or is planning to participate in this exciting, life-saving endeavor. Please download the Imagine No Malaria commitment card from the MInoMalaria website, and be ready to present It, along with any additional gifts, as a part of our Ingathering at the conclusion of the Thursday afternoon plenary time with our special guest, Bishop Sally Dyck. Make checks payable to “Detroit Conference Treasurer” with “No Malaria” in the memo.

Liberia Teacher Training Program• For a number of years, we collected supplies and funds to send containers to Liberia and Haiti. Because of the increasing cost of the containers and the wisdom of buying things locally, the Board of Global Ministries is inviting us this year to support special training workshops for school teachers in Liberia. Many teachers have little or no formal teacher training and this will expand their teaching skill set. If you wish to participate, gifts will be collected in the lobby of Dawson Auditorium following the Liberia Task Force report. Make checks payable to “Detroit Conference Treasurer” with “Liberia Teacher Training (Advance #15125B)” in the memo.

OFFERINGS

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Rev. David G. Gladstone, Choir Director

David currently serves as the Executive Director of the Lake Louise Christian Community Camp and Retreat Center after serving 24 years as a United Methodist pastor in the Detroit Conference and thirteen years as a Diaconal Minister of Music serving United Methodist churches in Michigan and Illinois. David presently serves as the Music Director of the Little Traverse Choral Society, and on the editorial committee of WorshipArts Magazine. David has been involved with the Detroit Conference Choir Camps since 1975 and made that camp a part of Lake Louise in 2006. In 2004 Dave took the youth choir from that camp to sing at General Conference in Pittsburgh.

David is a graduate of Albion College. He holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Michigan and an MDiv. degree from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois.

Mr. Jantz Black, Organist/Pianist

Jantz Black currently serves as the Director of Music and Organist at Midland First UMC. Originally from rural Oklahoma, Jantz grew up teaching himself piano by playing out of the hymnal. His musical curiosity led to a B.S. in Piano Performance from Southern Nazarene University. While at SNU, Jantz took organ lessons “for fun,” which opened the door to his first organ position in 2003 and brought him into the United Methodist denomination. Over the last decade, Jantz has directed multiple children’s choirs, adult choirs, handbells, a praise band, and even launched a church orchestra program in 2013. He is also active in the Midland community, serving as the accompanist for the Men of Music and frequently accompanying shows or concerts at the Midland Center for the Arts.

Jantz and his wife, Christy Miller-Black, a Certified Deacon Candidate in the DAC and Director of Discipleship at Midland First UMC, live in Midland with their two children, Christopher and Maelyn.

Conference Musicians

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Wednesday, May 14, 2014Dinner:Methodist Federation for Social Action (At Adrian: First UMC)

• Program: Bishop Joe Sprague, a prophetic voice for peace, an inclusive church, racial justice and gender equality.

Thursday, May 15, 2014 Lunch: Marquette District – District meetingEducational Opportunities – Hosted by Rev. Ann Emerson

• Program: 2015 Holy Land Trip for the Michigan Area led by Rev. Bill Dobbs Dinner: Committee on Asian American Ministry

• Program: Rev. Dr. Ut Van To and Rev. Karen Vo To, Members of the DAC serving in Vietnam will talk about their missionary objectives, new church developments, and the culture and society of the Vietnamese. Music led by Rev. Anna Moon.

Saginaw Bay District - District meetingBlack Methodists for Church Renewal/Black Clergy – Program TBD

• Current and future members of the BMCR Caucus and Black Clergy.

Friday, May 16, 2014 Breakfast: Blue Water District - District meetingMichigan Area Emmaus Community - Fourth Day Breakfast

• Program: Kevin Wolfgang, who serves as a Jurisdictional Representative of Emmaus. Sponsored by the Emmaus, Chrysalis, and Keryx Via de Christo communities.

Lunch: Michigan Area Haiti Task Force

• Program: Learn what you can do to be in mission with Haiti. United Methodist Women

• Program: Assembly 2014: How We Made It Happen! A presentation on the 2014 Assembly of United Methodist Women in Louisville, Kentucky.

DAC Clergywomen • Program: Recognition of clergy women in transition.

Friday Dinner: Albion College Alumni – Program TBD

• Alumni and friends of Albion CollegeBoard of Church and Society – Program TBD Guest: Rev. Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe, the new General Secretary of the General Board of Church and Society

MEALSSpecial

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Liberia Task Force • Program: Rev. Terry Euper and Jackie Euper will give updates on the Judith Craig

Children’s Village, the truck from DAC, and the Liberia Annual Conference. Board of Global Ministries (at Adrian: First UMC)

• Program: A multitude of speakers who’ve worked in Haiti on Volunteer In Mission teams this year will give updates on Jeremie, Petit Goave, and more.

Saturday, May 17, 2014 Breakfast: Impact – Program TBD – Ritchie Marketplace, Adrian RoomBishop’s Breakfast with those appointed to Extension Ministry – Caine Student Center, Hickman Board Room Lunch: Detroit Conference Clergy Spouse Association

• Program: Rev. Dr. Joanne Bartelt, Blue Water District Superintendent. Asbury Theological Seminary Alumni Adrian College Alumni

• Program: “Lead with a story...to motivate, inspire, encourage, inform”. Duke Divinity School Alumni – Program TBD

Dinner: Bishop’s Dinner with those to be commissioned Lay Servant Ministries Garrett-ETS Alumni – Program TBD. Council on Finance and Administration Retired and Retiring Clergy (at Adrian: First UMC)

Sunday, May 18, 2014 Breakfast: Fellowship of Local Pastors & Associate Members

• Program: Recognition of those completing the Course of Study, and Retirements

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*Opening Hymn “For All the Saints” UMH 711

WE PROCLAIMFirst Reading “Living Memory” by Brian Andreas

The Word in Music “Ashoken Farewell” Rev. Peggy Garrigues, violin

Second Reading Ephesians 1:3-14

Proclamation of the Word “Creative Courage” Bishop Deborah Kiesey

Glimpses of Heavenly Witnesses “The Road Home” and Conference Choir “The Lone Wild Bird” FWS 2052

(music: Southern Harmony)

The Naming of Those We Remember…

Unison Prayer O God of both the living and the dead, we praise your holy name for all your servants who have faithfully lived and died. We thank you for the sacred ties that bind us to those unseen who encompass us as a cloud of witnesses. We pray that, encouraged by their example and strengthened by their fellowship, we may be diligent followers, bringing your reign here on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.

GATHER US INA Little Heaven BelowOpening Service of Memorial and Holy Communion

Thursday Afternoon, May 15, 2014, 1:30pm

WE GATHERMusic for Gathering

Introduction to the Theme “Gather Us In” Hayes, Conference Choir

Invocation Gathering Chant

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WE RESPONDMusical Response “Why Walk When You Can Fly?” Katie Geddes, SoloInvitation to the MealConfessionSilenceAssuranceThe Great Thanksgiving “Come to the Table of Grace” W&S 3168Prayer of JesusBreaking of the BreadCommunion & OfferingOur servers today are this year’s ordinands and retirees. The bread is all gluten-free, and is provided to us courtesy of the staff at the Lake Louise Community.

As we commune, we will sing…“We Gather Together” UMH 131

“Let Us Be Bread” FWS 2260“Fill My Cup, Lord” W&S 3093“All Who Hunger” FWS 2126

“One Bread, One Body” UMH 620

Prayer after Communion Bishop: For all the saints who led us to this Table, we give thanks. For all those who have little food at earthly tables, Lord, hear our prayer. To your Reign of loving kindness, and to tables of equity and justice, gather us in, Living God. In the name of Jesus, the Host, Amen!

WE GO FORTHBlessingSending ForthClosing Hymn “I’ll Fly Away” FWS 2282Postlude

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WE GATHER Music for Gathering

Welcome and Introduction

The Testament According to Lucy

Centering Prayer “Thy Holy Wings” Conference Choir

WE PROCLAIMFirst Reading The Song of St. Anselm

GATHER US INUnder God’s WingsFriday Morning, May 16, 2014, 8:00am

Jesus, like a mother you gather your people to you; you are gentle with us as a mother with her children. Often you weep over our sins and our pride, tenderly you draw us from hatred and judgment.

Gather your little ones to you, O God, as a hen gathers her brood to protect them.

You comfort us in sorrow and bind up our wounds, in sickness you nurse us, and with pure milk you feed us. Jesus, by your dying we are born to new life; by your anguish and labor we come forth in joy.

Gather your little ones to you, O God, as a hen gathers her brood to protect them.

Despair turns to hope through your sweet goodness; through your gentleness we find comfort in fear. Your warmth gives life to the dead, your touch makes sinners righteous.

Gather your little ones to you, O God, as a hen gathers her brood to protect them.

Lord Jesus, in your mercy heal us; in your love and tenderness remake us.In your compassion bring grace and forgiveness, for the beauty of heaven may your love prepare us.

Glory to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, God, the Parent of us all.As it was in the beginning is now and shall be forever. Amen.

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We Sing Our Prayer “Thy Holy Wings” UMH 502

Second Reading Luke 13: 33-35

A Word Proclaimed Rev. DeAnn Dobbs

WE RESPONDOffering of Music Bishop Kiesey, piano

Prayer “Lord, Help Me Keep My Life in Balance”

Lord, help me keep my life in balance.Help me focus on you, Lord, in my work and my play.

Lord, help me keep my life in balance.You, Lord, are my hope, my strength for the day.

Ritual of Letting Go “Come to the Water” Conference Choir

Music for Coming to the Water

“Woza nomthwalo wakho” [Come, bring your burdens to God]“O So So” FWS 2232 [Come now, O Prince of Peace]

“Cares Chorus”

WE GO FORTHThe Celebration of Assurance “Blessed Assurance” UMH #369

Benediction

“Lord, Help Me Keep My Life in Balance” © 1997, GlorySound, Words and Music by David Angerman, Dialogue by William B. Knippa, adapted by Todd Pick and Marcia McFee

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WE GATHER FOR GOOD NEWSPrelude Jazz Ensemble

Greeting and Introduction

Hymn of Purpose “All Are Welcome”

Prayer Rev. Neil Davis

WE PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWSA Vision of The House of Belonging

This is the bright home in which I live,This is where I ask my friends to come,

This is where I want to love all the thingsIt has taken me so long to learn to love.

There is no house, like the house of belonging.

A Word from the Scriptures 1 Cor 14:26

Sermon Rev. Dr. Anthony Hood

WE RESPOND TO THE GOOD NEWSResponse to the Word “Gathered as One” Youth EnsembleA Time of Sharing

“Many Gifts, One Spirit”What gifts do you bring to the life and ministry of your congregation?

What gifts does your local church bring to your community?

Recognition of Our Varied Gifts and Ministries

GATHER US INLet Us Build a HouseSaturday Morning, May 17, 2014, 8:00am

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Save the DatesANNUAL CONFERENCE 2015

May 14-17, Adrian College,Adrian Michigan

ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2016

June 9-12Breslin Student Events Center

Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, Michigan

Blessing and Prayer

Bishop: Let us affirm our unity in diversity!

All: Together we are a reflection of the United Methodist Church and its ministry to the world.

Bishop: Let us pray:

All: To You who loves the whole of Your creation, who knows us and names us and gives us each a song to sing: Renew in us your peace and your passion for life and for your work. Help us to affirm each person here with the name, “Servant of God.” Bind us together as one body so that Your image might be restored in us. In the name of the Lover who gifts us, calls us, names us, and makes us to sing, Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

Closing Hymn “Gather Us In” FWS 2236Benediction

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