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1. 5 Congo siblings capture hearts
   Kamana children, ages 9 to 21, brought “O Happy Day” spirit to Florida churches and General Conference worship service.
2. GC2012: 40 more sent to mission service
   Worldwide church gathers at General Conference as church sends new people to witness for God throughout the world.
3. Wenner’s ‘stepping stones’ to bishop
   German episcopal leader and new council president always felt welcome in the UMC.
4. Week 2: GC2012 flurry of motions, ministry
   Frustrated by not voting on major restructure legislation, some felt as if GC2012 accomplished nothing. That’s not the case.
5. Week 1: GC2012’s ‘slow’ week still busy
   Delegates to The United Methodist General Conference considered 1,200 petitions as they prayed, praised and protested.
6. Scouts prepared conference director
   The Rev. Alan Morrison says overseeing the arrangements and organization of General Conference isn’t that different from what he did when he planned a patrol camping trip at age 11.
7. GC2012: General Conference wrap-up
   United Methodists contend with structural and social issues at legislative assembly in Tampa.
8. Bishops close, reopen General Conference session
   After presiding bishop threatened to close GC2012 plenary sessions to visitors, cooler heads prevailed.
9. GC2012: Bishop encourages delegates
   As a sometimes difficult General Conference draws to a close, Bishop Rosemarie Wenner offers a message of hope.
10. GC2012: Judicial Council voids Plan UMC
    Compromise restructure plan unanimously deemed unconstitutional; two other referrals deferred until fall.