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Lay Ballot ResultsGeneral Conference

Ballot # Time Taken

Time Concluded Elected

Votes Needed

Votes Received

1 Tue 3:17 Tim Crouch 210 250

2 Linda Parks 229 245

5 Kelly Carpenter 235 311

5 Ricky Harrison 235 250

9 Tue 4:08 Richard Hearne 238 270

Jurisdictional Conference

Tue 4:12 Gretchen Toler-Debus 215 290

10 Daniel Soliz 215 244

11 Sally Vonner 219 240

12 Henry Lessner 230 234

13 Tue 4:29 Timmy Clark 235 246

Alternates

14 Tue 4:32 Herman TottenTop

Three 209

14 Serna EckertTop

Three 199

14 Tue 4:35 Don WylieTop

Three 186

Bishop Sally Dyck, Episcopal leader of the Northern Illinois Conference, preached with energy and anointing. She offered two sermons entitled, “You are the Equipment” and “It IS Rocket Science.”

NORTH TEXAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE PHOTO ALBUM

Bishop McKee offers a handshake of welcome to persons being licensed, including George Battle, while Darlene Cain and Jana Jones look on.

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Fun was a vital part of Annual Conference. Steve Lohoeffer’s antics brought smiles to everyone when two delegates were asked to wear basketball goals on their heads and make as many baskets as possible with foam basketballs.

Bishop Michael McKee and wife Joan McKee receive a gift of appreciation for their service to the Annual Conference from the Episcopacy Committee. The committee members include, Linda Parks, Don Underwood, Rachel Baughman, Clara Reed, Liz Talbert, Chris Dowd and Rob Spencer.

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ABOVE: Rev. David Rangel, pastor of Casa Linda, and his nephew Ethan Rangel enjoy a poignant moment at Annual Conference. LEFT: Ken Medema, acclaimed musician, inspired the Annual Conference with songs that incorporated the phrases and messages of sermons and seminars.

Rev. Sue Nilson Kibbey of the West Ohio Annual Conference was the Annual Conference Keynote Speaker. She opened all of her power-packed sessions with prayer.

The Retired Clergy Luncheon is always

well-attended and a time to renew old friendships. Bishop McKee

shares a laugh with retired Bishop Dan

Solomon.

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Delegates Thalia Matherson and Elenora Randon of Warren UMC enjoy the upbeat music during the breaks at Annual Conference.

Alfred White (standing), North Central District Lay Leader, catches up with clergy and laity friends at meal time in the Gathering Tent.

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Retiring clergy Rev. Fred Durham jokes with Bishop McKee while retiring clergy Rev. Richard Dunagin and his wife Theresa look on.

Rev. Cammy Gaston, Metro District Superintendent, and Bishop McKee welcome Agape Memorial United Methodist Church (pastor Juan Osario), known for its service to the community, and Casa Emanu-El (pastor Ella Luna), a truly multi-cultural and bilingual community, to the North Texas Annual Conference. Both churches, formerly of the Rio Grande Conference, bring with them a rich history of living out the Wesleyan Way.

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Chancellor Pam Liston (center) enjoys a delightful lunch in the Gathering Tent with lay and clergy from First UMC Rowlett.

The Harry Denman Evangelism Youth Award was given to Brooke Foster, a member of Prosper UMC. She served as the North Central District Youth Lay Leader and a CCYM member. Brooke organized many youth events including mission days that led to building and installing libraries for the Daraja Refugee Ministry. Brooke is headed to Lipscomb University in the fall to pursue degrees in Social Work and Religion. She plans to seek ordination as a deacon in the UMC. Celebrating with her is Rev. Aleze Fulbright.

Rev. Anna Hosemann Butler, chair of the Bishop’s

Initiative: Advancing Women’s Leadership,

made an emotional report to the Annual Conference

regarding the inequities that clergywomen face.

Committee members Rev. Marti Soper and Rev. Lisa

Greenwood look on.

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The Episcopal leaders gathered for a photo; Bishops Michael McKee, Max Whitfield (retired), Sally Dyck (Northern Illinois) and William Oden (former NTC Bishop, retired).

The FUMC Richardson volunteers covered the entire campus making everyone feel at home. Four of the numerous volunteers are (from left to right): Debbie Hall, Kathy Nauschutz, Andrew McWhorter, Bryce Bartlett.

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Bishop Michael McKee commissions Edgar Bazan as Evelyn Bazan and Rev. Tim McClemore support him with their prayers and presence.

JamesPaul Qazilbash,

surrounded by family and

mentors, is ordained deacon

by Bishop Michael McKee.

Rev. Doug Meyer assists.

Rev. Mary Miriti celebrates her ordination as elder as Rev. Stan Copeland and Rev. Judith Reedy place a stole around her neck.