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2024 West Ohio Annual Conference Summary
1 June, 2024
2024 WEST OHIO ANNUAL CONFERENCE SUMMARY The 55th session of the West Ohio Annual Conference was held May 28-June 1 on the campus of Capital University in Bexley, Ohio. Bishop Gregory V. Palmer presided over the conference under the theme, “God is Able,” drawing inspiration from Ephesians 3:20-21. Addressing the 1100 members of the conference, Bishop Palmer said, “When the flunk is on you, God is able. When you think you’ve hit it out of the park, God is able. When you are ready to hang it up, remember God is able.” Worship included powerful preaching from Bishop Palmer, Rev. Jessica…
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