Local church connection and district:
Haymarket Church, NoVa District
Guiding scripture leading into General Conference:
Romans 8:28
Favorite paragraph of the Book of Discipline (we all have one, right?):
104, Section 3, “The Nature, Design and General Rules of our United Societies” (the Three Simple Rules is one of the main reasons I am still a United Methodist!)
A brief statement on your call to serve as a delegate:
As first lay alternate I am called to be fully present and ready to assist the delegation in any way that they need me. I am still a bit mind-boggled that I am even attending the General Conference, especially at such a time as this. I have spent a good deal of time reading the legislation and my notes so that I can be prepared. I know I will spend much time in prayer, leaning on Christ (and the veteran attendees!) for guidance and direction.
Specific prayer request(s) for the work ahead:
I pray that our brothers and sisters from lands far from the US are treated with dignity and respect and that we can all keep our focus on Christ.