Robbyn Abedi
Missions Director

Robbyn serves as The Orchard's Missions
Director. He is happily married to Suzanne,
and bound to his playful/annoying Yorki,
Hedwig (the name was his wife's idea...).
Robbyn's responsibilities with the Orchard
are to help see it's efforts in "Branching
Out" become established on a relational
and practical level locally, regionally and
internationally

Robbyn serves as The Orchard's Missions
Director. He is happily married to Suzanne,
and bound to his playful/annoying Yorki,
Hedwig (the name was his wife's idea...).
Robbyn's responsibilities with the Orchard
are to help see it's efforts in "Branching
Out" become established on a relational
and practical level locally, regionally and
internationally
Will Rambo
Growing Deep Pastor
will@theorchard.net
Will serves as our Growing Deep Pastor. He
is a graduate of Mississippi State University
Will was in student ministries for six years
before joining The Orchard staff as minister
to students & families and has helped in
building the dynamic ministry it is today.
As Growing Deep pastor, Will continues to
develop small groups and small group
leaders and serves The Orchard as a
teaching pastor, as well. Will is joined in
ministry with his wife, Merissa.
will@theorchard.netWill serves as our Growing Deep Pastor. He
is a graduate of Mississippi State University
Will was in student ministries for six years
before joining The Orchard staff as minister
to students & families and has helped in
building the dynamic ministry it is today.
As Growing Deep pastor, Will continues to
develop small groups and small group
leaders and serves The Orchard as a
teaching pastor, as well. Will is joined in
ministry with his wife, Merissa.
Amanda Burden
Community Life Administrative Assistant

amanda@theorchard.net
Amanda is the Receptionist and Community
Life Administrative Assistant of the Orchard.
She is a native of Missouri but has called
Tennessee, Washington, and Georgia her
home as well. She and her husband of
almost eight years, Scott, now call
Tupelo home. They have been here for
two and a half years now. For the last
6 years they have spoiled a miniature
beagle Daisy Mae. She is the baby of the
family. Amanda and Scott love to travel
but when they are at home they love to
hang out with family and friends.

amanda@theorchard.net
Amanda is the Receptionist and Community
Life Administrative Assistant of the Orchard.
She is a native of Missouri but has called
Tennessee, Washington, and Georgia her
home as well. She and her husband of
almost eight years, Scott, now call
Tupelo home. They have been here for
two and a half years now. For the last
6 years they have spoiled a miniature
beagle Daisy Mae. She is the baby of the
family. Amanda and Scott love to travel
but when they are at home they love to
hang out with family and friends.
Merissa Rambo
Branching Out Minister (Interim)
merissa@theorchard.net
In the interim, Merissa Rambo will be working
to connect you to serving opportunities. Many
of you know Merissa - she leads worship in our
8:30 a.m. Origins Service, she previously
served an interim position in Small Group's
ministry while a staff member was sick, and
she is also Will, our Growing Deep Pastor's
wife.
Merissa has served with excellence while
Lynnie was on sick leave and will continue
in that position on an interim basis until
a permanent staff person is hired.
Please pray for Merissa as she helps us during
this transition period and do not hesitate to
let Merissa know if she can help you help
others in any way!
In the interim, Merissa Rambo will be working
to connect you to serving opportunities. Many
of you know Merissa - she leads worship in our
8:30 a.m. Origins Service, she previously
served an interim position in Small Group's
ministry while a staff member was sick, and
she is also Will, our Growing Deep Pastor's
wife.
Merissa has served with excellence while
Lynnie was on sick leave and will continue
in that position on an interim basis until
a permanent staff person is hired.
Please pray for Merissa as she helps us during
this transition period and do not hesitate to
let Merissa know if she can help you help
others in any way!
Patsy Gregory
Community Life Assistant


