 Hello, I'm Mike McKee, the Bishop of the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. I am in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church of Richardson, where we will gather June 5th to begin the North Texas Annual Conference session for this year. The theme for this year's annual conference is vision. We have several guests who will join us as we explore that theme and the vision or purpose God is calling us to in our communities and in the world. Bishop Gregory Palmer, President Bishop of the Ohio West Annual Conference, will speak about the best of our United Methodist identity. His talks will remind us of who we are, where we have come from, and who God is calling us to be. And preaching at the Opening Worship Service on Sunday evening will be Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey, President Bishop of the Louisiana Annual Conference and President of the Council of Bishops. And serving as our worship and music leader will be the Reverend Dr. Cynthia Wilson, who currently serves as Executive Director of Worship Resources at Discipleship Ministries. She is a truly gifted singer and she brings passion and energy to everything she does and we are in for a real treat as we gather to sing together once again and I hope you'll be present for each of the worship services. We will also have the opportunity to participate in a special Together We Dine meal at Annual Conference. Reverend Richie Butler of St. Luke Community United Methodist Church established Project Unity in 2017 as a way to unify the community and improve race relations. And today the organization hosts community and educational events throughout the year, including Together We Dine meals across the Metroplex, the state, and even the world. I have had the pleasure of attending Together We Dine events in the past and I am looking forward to breaking bread with you at Annual Conference and participating in these vital conversations. Please register for this year's Annual Conference by visiting the North Texas Conference website so that the church and the Annual Conference can prepare for your presence here. As we worship, pray, and learn together. As we enjoy finally being with each other once again, we will clearly see the vision God has for us and the purpose God has called us to. So I look forward to seeing you on Sunday, June 5th at First United Methodist Church of Richardson as we gather for the North Texas Annual Conference. God bless you and I will see you in June.