Message from
Candace McIntosh
This year, on the Sunday prior to Thanksgiving I quieted my spirit for a moment and prayed, “Father, please do not let me miss the beauty of this season.” When January arrives, I want to have celebrated my Savior, deepened my relationships with family and friends and shared the love of Christ with those around me. Candace McIntosh Maybe, like me, you find yourExecutive Director self caught in a flurry of doing good. Today, I invite you to pause life for a moment and do a little of your own quiet reflection to consider how God wants to use you and your family during this season. In the midst of your busy schedule, ask Him to help you be mindful of His spirit at work. As you prayerfully reflect, would you consider… 1. Praying intently for all our missionaries as they use this season to share the Hope of Christ with those they have been called to serve. 2. Praying for the IMB missionaries who have chosen to take the voluntary retirement package. Ask the Lord to help them finish well and set their hearts toward the new paths in which God will lead them. 3. Increasing your gifts through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering as the IMB finds themselves in the midst of financial challenges. Ask the Lord what He would have you give. I also encourage you to take time to visit myers-mallory.org to learn more about and watch a short video about the creation of the Myers-Mallory State Missions Offering. I am grateful for your continued support as we embark together on this new endeavor in Alabama.
Touching Lives
Alabama WMU Elects New Officers From left to right: Anna Speir of Selma, President
Mark your calendar January 15-16 Student Missions Weekend, WorldSong 30 Executive Leadership Team Meeting, Baptist Building, Montgomery
February 5-6 Acteens Activators Training, WorldSong 8-14 Focus on WMU Week 12-13 Parish Nurse Training, Session 1, Shocco Springs Conference Center 13 Children’s Ministry Day, statewide 27 Renew, a day away with friends, Westwood Baptist, Alabaster 29-Mar 1 State Evangelism Conference, First Baptist, Montgomery
March 1 Ministers’ Wives Luncheon, First Baptist, Montgomery
Michelle Wise of Mobile, Vice President
4-5 COMPLETE, a gathering for girls in grades 7-12, Eastmont Baptist, Montgomery
Kay Stewart of Bay Minette, Recording Secretary
4-6 Parish Nurse Training Session 2, Shocco Springs Conference Center
New Alabama WMU Officers were elected during the July 2015 Biennial Meeting held in conjunction with Alabama WMU’s training and enrichment event, Equip. During the meeting, Anna Speir of Selma was elected president. Anna has been involved in the work of Alabama WMU for many years and has previously served as a trustee. Michelle Wise of Mobile was elected vice president. A graphic designer by trade, Michelle has previously served as a trustee for Alabama WMU, as well. In addition, Kay Stewart of Bay Minette was elected to serve as recording secretary. Kay is on the Baldwin Baptist Association Leadership Team and has previously served as an Alabama WMU trustee. We are excited about the future of Alabama WMU as we move forward under the leadership of these outstanding women.
6-13 North American Missions Emphasis and Annie Armstrong Easter Offering