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Local church connection and district:
Market Street UMC, Shenandoah River District
Guiding scripture leading into General Conference:
Isaiah 43
Favorite paragraph of the Book of Discipline (we all have one, right?):
Paragraph 104: General Rules
A brief statement on your call to serve as a delegate:
A seasoned elder called me to be available to encourage an emerging generation of delegates and leadership.
Specific prayer request(s) for the work ahead:
Prayer that authentic Christian community will form and that the Holy Spirit will surprise us with joy in a more fully inclusive Church.