This week, I am thankful for our upcoming Disciples Women's Retreat. Friday, September 22 - Sunday, September 24. I am looking forward to leading the group through a keynote and workshops surrounding the topic, Dancing in the Rain.
In my absence, Rev. Allie Osborne will lead worship this Sunday. Rev. Osborne is from Richmond, Virginia, and moved to Atlanta in 2021 with her two cats, Poppy and Scooter. She currently serves as the Minister of Missions and Children's Discipleship at Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in Atlanta. She has also previously served in both children’s and youth ministry positions with other congregations. Allie has an undergraduate degree in Communication from Christopher Newport University in Virginia and a Master of Divinity from McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University in Atlanta. Her favorite activities are reading, hiking, and enjoying Mexican food.
I hope you will join me in praying for Rev. Osborne, as she travels to be with you on Sunday. Pray that God will bless our Sunday service.
I also encourage you to pray for the Disciples Women's Retreat. Union has 8 women attending, in addition to myself. Pray for safe travels for all involved in the retreat. Pray that God would move and speak to the attendees, allowing them to go back to their home congregations refreshed and ready to continue serving God.
I love being your pastor, and I will certainly miss being with you this Sunday, but I know that you are in good hands.