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In the Arms of God! My Experience at World Conference 2019

4/25/2019

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Carol S.
​Calgary, Alberta, Canada


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Inside the Community of Christ Temple - one of many worship services throughout the weekend.
​How can anyone explain the wonder, value and experience of conference? Each person was present because they wanted to be. My heart was lifted by the presence of believers from various countries wanting to let us know how grateful they were to be there. I am grateful I was present and thankful to the many who looked after me. I felt the body was in tune with the Presidency, Bishopric, and Apostles. One of the just-retired apostles and his wife sat right in front of us, and I was so touched that they still filled their role – they just changed seats.

The meeting of special friends continued throughout the week. The Bishopric brought ministry to the people and let us know how valuable we are as people. The offering was generous, and I believe people felt the grace that attended the service.

I am an Evangelist and was blessed in conversations with my brothers and sisters. I feel overwhelmed when I think about the service in the Temple with our brother Bunda Chibwe leading the choir and the people. President Murphy led the service and all were moved by the dynamics of his words.

Our own Dar Shepherdson spoke eloquently and with great passion and sincerity. Several times I was moved to pray for different people and did so. I received so much, and I am so grateful for our leadership in our area and at headquarters. We truly are blessed to have those in the Bishopric to show us the way.

I had a further blessing in being able to stay with Everett and Judy Graffeo. Thank you, each one who helped to plan this life changing experience.

In the faith.
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Carl Lindemann
4/29/2019 08:12:56 pm

Glad you able to go. We watched all webcasts at the church. Most times it was Aunt Dot and Heather Barrington. But Heather was so good she would sing every song along with you guys in the Temple or Auditorium. It’s great but they didn’t webcast any business meetings. We had 9 one night.

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Linda Phelps
5/1/2019 05:57:13 pm

I went with two friends from BC as delegates. I had been several times before but this time I felt the harmony with the leaders
as stated by Carol S. from Calgary. We 3 all felt this harmony and acceptance of all peoples of varying life styles and we three talked and agreed about issues we were to vote for in conference. It was a very full time and tiring but I would not have missed it for anything. We plan to volunteer as delegates again we felt so strong about the world mission and how it is moving forward.

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