Shirly Bolden, Judy Turner and Debi Sierra. Image: Gary Allman

The Rev Elisabeth Sinclair and the Rev. James Moon. Image: Gary Allman

Opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Gary Allman

I see you. Image: Donna Field

Channing Horner, Thomas Rose and Curtis Hamilton on the front desk. Image: Gary Allman

James Ellsworth, Ron Michka and Channing Horner on the front desk. Image: Gary Allman

Kim Snodgrass (second from left) with delegates from Grace Carthage at the 2018 Diocesan Convention. Image: Gary Allman

The Rev. Jim Lile, the Very Rev. Dr. Don Compier and the Rev. Galen Snodgrass. Image: Gary Allman

4.8 Million Victims. Brittany Zampella on the issue of sex trafficking. Image: Gary Allman

Learning about legacy giving. Image: Gary Allman

John Hoskins provides information on establishing legacy giving. Image: Gary Allman

“Hands up everyone who has …” Image: Gary Allman

John Hoskins – Senior Philanthropic Advisor for Saint Francis Ministries. Image: Gary Allman

John Hoskins provides information on establishing legacy giving. Image: Gary Allman

The Rev. Jay Sidebotham discusses where the church is going. Image: Gary Allman

Brittany Zampella details the horrific number of people involved in human trafficking. Image: Donna Field

Ordination Rehearsal. Image: Gary Allman

Ordination Rehearsal. Image: Gary Allman

Waiting to Process. Image: Donna Field

Waiting to Process. Image: Donna Field

Bishop Marty at the Opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Donna Field

Opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri.. Image: Donna Field

Marco Serrano (nearest to the camera). Image: Donna Field

Friday, November 2. Ordination to the diaconate of Bradley Heuett, William Hurst, Chandler Jackson, Sean Kim, Marco Serrano at the opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Gary Allman

Opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Gary Allman

Friday, November 2. Ordination to the diaconate of Bradley Heuett, William Hurst, Chandler Jackson, Sean Kim, Marco Serrano at the opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Gary Allman

The Rt. Rev. Martin S. Field lays hands upon Chandler Jackson. Image: Gary Allman

The Rt. Rev. Martin S. Field lays hands upon Sean Kim Image: Gary Allman

Friday, November 2. Ordination to the diaconate of Bradley Heuett, Jeff Hurst, Chandler Jackson, Sean Kim and, Marco Serrano at the opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Donna Field

Ordinations to the Diaconate. Image: Donna Field

Friday, November 2. Ordination to the diaconate of Bradley Heuett, William Hurst, Chandler Jackson, Sean Kim, Marco Serrano at the opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Gary Allman

Friday, November 2. Ordination to the diaconate of Bradley Heuett, Jeff Hurst, Chandler Jackson, Sean Kim and, Marco Serrano at the opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Gary Allman

Giving Bibles. Image: Gary Allman

Opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Donna Field

Convention Eucharist. Image: Gary Allman

Deacons Jeff Hurst,Chandler Jackson, Sean Kim, Bradley Heuett, and Marco Serrano prepare to dismiss those in attendance at the opening Eucharist of the 129th Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri. Image: Gary Allman

Welcome package for The Rev. Warren Swenson accepted by Walker Adams. Image: Donna Field

(L-R) The Rev. Marco Serrano, the Rev. Sean Kim,., the Rev. Chandler Jackson, the Rev. Bradley Heuett, and the Rev Jeff Hurst. Image: Donna Field

Bishop Marty Addressing the 2018 Diocesan Convention. Image credit: Gary Allman

Bishop Marty’s Address to Convention. Image: Gary Allman

Fr. David raises ransom money. Image: Donna Field

Voting. Image: Gary Allman

Bishop Marty and Diocesan Secretary Curtis Hamilton. Image: Donna Field

The Rev. Tim Coppinger presents the courtesy resolutions. Image: Gary Allman