Transition and tradition describe the past year of activity for Alabama Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) as reported to the Alabama Baptist State Convention on Nov. 20.
With a vacancy in the executive director position, WMU is conducting a national search for the woman God would appoint to lead Alabama WMU. Rickey Michael, co-chairman of the executive director search committee, presented parameters of the search.
“The weekend (Emerging Leader) was very motivational and encouraging. I am grateful for the opportunity. I would like to thank the Alabama WMU for recognizing me as an Emerging Leader- a leader for now, a leader for the future,” Bishop said.
Activities of another new program, parish nursing, were outlined in the Book of Reports. After three years of promotion and professional training, 135 registered nurses received certificates from the parish nurse project, which is jointly sponsored by Baptist Medical Centers, Samford University and Alabama WMU.
Despite the year of transition and the initiation of new programs, Alabama WMU traditions are still holding strong, Alabama WMU remains committed to its primary focus of supporting global missions and providing encouragement for missionary families.
For the 113th year Alabama WMU promoted the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.
The Book of Reports shows receipts from June 2001 to May 2002 for a little more than $9 million for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. It also shows receipts from January to December 2001 for approximately $4.5 million for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.
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