Showing posts with label Missions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Missions. Show all posts
Friday, May 22, 2009
Shorter AMEC's Stimulus Package
Shorter A.M.E. Church in Denver, CO is giving away $30,000 to help stimulate their comunity's economy. See the video.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
We're Planting 100 Trees by April 24th
From Sis. Ruby Frazier, MI Conference 1st Vice President:
Welcome to an exciting opportunity to contribute to God’s earth providing a life giving force for ourselves and future generations to come. We ask each Area to commit to planting as many trees as you desire. Our Conference goal is 100 trees collectively on or before Arbor Day 2009. We ask that one tree per area be dedicated to the memory of Sister Mary Hatter who worked tirelessly in the Michigan Conference. Many of us have lost loved ones or a special member of our society over the year. You may choose to remember them by planting a tree in their memory also.
To help you with this goal here are a few tips to get you started:
1. On-line visit www.arborday.org You will find a wealth of suggestions and ideas about planting trees. One that may be fruitful for you would have your society join the Arbor Day Foundation. Membership is $10 and here is what you receive with this membership:
a. 10 Free Trees. The Foundation will send you trees to plant
wherever you choose.
b. You will receive 2 Give A Tree Cards and for every card you send
the foundation will plant a tree in one of our Nation’s forest that
has been devastated by fire, disease, or insects. The trees can be
planted in honor of your recipient.
c. The Foundation will plant 10 trees in your honor, or the honor of your recipient in a National Forest.
To read the entire letter and fil out a tree planting report form, contact your local society president who received the information by e-mail. The letter and form are also available on the Michigan Conference CD distributed February 28, 2009 and available by mail for $15. Get the order form here.
Welcome to an exciting opportunity to contribute to God’s earth providing a life giving force for ourselves and future generations to come. We ask each Area to commit to planting as many trees as you desire. Our Conference goal is 100 trees collectively on or before Arbor Day 2009. We ask that one tree per area be dedicated to the memory of Sister Mary Hatter who worked tirelessly in the Michigan Conference. Many of us have lost loved ones or a special member of our society over the year. You may choose to remember them by planting a tree in their memory also.
To help you with this goal here are a few tips to get you started:
1. On-line visit www.arborday.org You will find a wealth of suggestions and ideas about planting trees. One that may be fruitful for you would have your society join the Arbor Day Foundation. Membership is $10 and here is what you receive with this membership:
a. 10 Free Trees. The Foundation will send you trees to plant
wherever you choose.
b. You will receive 2 Give A Tree Cards and for every card you send
the foundation will plant a tree in one of our Nation’s forest that
has been devastated by fire, disease, or insects. The trees can be
planted in honor of your recipient.
c. The Foundation will plant 10 trees in your honor, or the honor of your recipient in a National Forest.
To read the entire letter and fil out a tree planting report form, contact your local society president who received the information by e-mail. The letter and form are also available on the Michigan Conference CD distributed February 28, 2009 and available by mail for $15. Get the order form here.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tips for a Successful WMS
Here is the first in a series of tips from MI Conference WMS president, Sis. Jacqueline Mitchell-Robinson:
Tip #1: Doing Nothing is Not Acceptable
Oftentimes we get overwhelmed and become paralyzed. The things that are being asked of you seem more than you can handle and so instead of doing something, you chose to do nothing and just stare at it.
God’s people are hurting. They need Jesus. They need deliverance. God wants to use you to draw His wounded to Him.
Don’t look at problem or size of the task, but keep your eyes focused on God. He is a big God who can handle big problems. Just pray and ask the Father what He wants you to do. Keep asking until you receive an answer.
And he will answer because there’s a lot of work to do. You can
- start a prayer meeting
- raise money for a Global Mission project
- encourage your friends to sign up and attend the Prayer Convocation in Toronto
- sponsor a child to attend the Sons of Success/Daughters of Destiny Youth Leadership Retreat at Camp Baber
- read a book off of the reading list to a sick and shut in member
- start a bible study class on the Book of John with young women
- change your diet so that you can become more physically fit to walk the 2K for Women Waging Peace
- gather some young kids together and make preparation to plant a garden and teach them how to appreciate what God has created.
God is calling you. Your gifts and talents are needed. Don’t ignore the call. Do something to make a difference in your community, your church, your job, your home and in your own life.
And to God Be the Glory!
Blessings and love to all,
Jacqueline Mitchell Robinson
President, Michigan Conference WMS
Tip #1: Doing Nothing is Not Acceptable
Oftentimes we get overwhelmed and become paralyzed. The things that are being asked of you seem more than you can handle and so instead of doing something, you chose to do nothing and just stare at it.
God’s people are hurting. They need Jesus. They need deliverance. God wants to use you to draw His wounded to Him.
Don’t look at problem or size of the task, but keep your eyes focused on God. He is a big God who can handle big problems. Just pray and ask the Father what He wants you to do. Keep asking until you receive an answer.
And he will answer because there’s a lot of work to do. You can
- start a prayer meeting
- raise money for a Global Mission project
- encourage your friends to sign up and attend the Prayer Convocation in Toronto
- sponsor a child to attend the Sons of Success/Daughters of Destiny Youth Leadership Retreat at Camp Baber
- read a book off of the reading list to a sick and shut in member
- start a bible study class on the Book of John with young women
- change your diet so that you can become more physically fit to walk the 2K for Women Waging Peace
- gather some young kids together and make preparation to plant a garden and teach them how to appreciate what God has created.
God is calling you. Your gifts and talents are needed. Don’t ignore the call. Do something to make a difference in your community, your church, your job, your home and in your own life.
And to God Be the Glory!
Blessings and love to all,
Jacqueline Mitchell Robinson
President, Michigan Conference WMS
Monday, March 9, 2009
Missionary Emphasis Day at Vernon Chapel-Flint
The Cook Missionary Society of Vernon Chapel A.M.E. Church in Flint will celebrate it's Missionary Emphasis Day this Sunday, March 15, 2009, morning service. Michigan Conference WMS president, Sis. Jacqueline Mitchell-Robinson, will be the speaker.
Please support our sister society and our president, and join in a glorious time in the Lord!
Vernon Chapel AMEC
5802 DupontFlint, MI 48505
(810) 785-5721
Sis. Birdie Brown, president
Cook Missionary Society
Rev. Ernest Garrison, Pastor
Please support our sister society and our president, and join in a glorious time in the Lord!
Vernon Chapel AMEC
5802 DupontFlint, MI 48505
(810) 785-5721
Sis. Birdie Brown, president
Cook Missionary Society
Rev. Ernest Garrison, Pastor
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Arrest Warrant Issued for Sudanese President
"The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Umar al-Bashir over his alleged role in crimes against humanity and war crimes in the western region of Darfur." See the Bloomberg.com article
The Flint Area Women's Missionary Society supports My Sister's Keeper, a humanitarian action group that is "focused on assisting, protecting, and advocating for" the women of the Sudan, encouraging their educational, economic, and physical enrichment.
The Flint Area Women's Missionary Society supports My Sister's Keeper, a humanitarian action group that is "focused on assisting, protecting, and advocating for" the women of the Sudan, encouraging their educational, economic, and physical enrichment.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Flint Area WMS Supports My Sister's Keeper
Our latest Newsletter, p. 1. Click the image to download.
Flint Area WMS Supports My Sister's Keeper
Our latest Newsletter, p. 2. Click the image to download.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Vernon Chapel Night Sunday School
The Cook Missionary Society of Vernon Chapel AME Church in Flint is hosting their annual Night Sunday School
Date: Sunday January 18, 2009
Time: 5:00 P.M.
Subject “Following Kingdom Priorities”
Lesson Scripture: Luke 12:13-34
Printed Text: Luke 12:13-21
Key Verse: Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. –Luke 12:15
Vernon Chapel A.M.E. Church
5802 Dupont Street, Flint, MI
Guest Superintendent: Rev. Dr. Turner S. Hartfield, Macedonia Baptist Church
Sis Tara Miller, Night Sunday School Advisor
Sister Birdie Brown, Cook Missionary Society President
Rev. Ernest J. Garrison, Pastor, Vernon Chapel
Date: Sunday January 18, 2009
Time: 5:00 P.M.
Subject “Following Kingdom Priorities”
Lesson Scripture: Luke 12:13-34
Printed Text: Luke 12:13-21
Key Verse: Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. –Luke 12:15
Vernon Chapel A.M.E. Church
5802 Dupont Street, Flint, MI
Guest Superintendent: Rev. Dr. Turner S. Hartfield, Macedonia Baptist Church
Sis Tara Miller, Night Sunday School Advisor
Sister Birdie Brown, Cook Missionary Society President
Rev. Ernest J. Garrison, Pastor, Vernon Chapel
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Fundraising for My Sisters Keeper
At the Flint Area WMS meeting in October, I asked that we as an Area, collect dimes (and other change) to donate to MSK. In the next couple of months we could potentially raise $5000.
Each local society is also asked to develop a fundraiser for MSK in addition to collecting dimes. Vernon Chapel and Bethel-Saginaw have both had very successful stay-at-home teas. Local presidents were e-mailed "71 Ways to Fundraise for the WMS," from our Conference treasurer, Orletta Caldwell. Remember, all funds collected should be sent to the Area (chairperson or financial secretary) for recording and then we will pass them on.
2nd Vice Presidents (area and Local) will oversee our Global Mission efforts.
Each local society is also asked to develop a fundraiser for MSK in addition to collecting dimes. Vernon Chapel and Bethel-Saginaw have both had very successful stay-at-home teas. Local presidents were e-mailed "71 Ways to Fundraise for the WMS," from our Conference treasurer, Orletta Caldwell. Remember, all funds collected should be sent to the Area (chairperson or financial secretary) for recording and then we will pass them on.
2nd Vice Presidents (area and Local) will oversee our Global Mission efforts.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
12 Hours in the Throne Room
The Flint Area WMS, as well as all other Areas throughout the 4th Episcopal District, will come together for an Area-wide Prayer Vigil. The date will be determined, but the time is set from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Each church is asked to consecrate 3 hours, and every Local, Area, and District officer, 12 hours.
The schedule for the vigil:
6:00 a.m. - The Hour of Doxology: Believers in Praise
7:00 a.m. - The Hour of Repentance: Believers return to God; for personal sin, for sins of the church, for sins of the nation.
8:00 a.m. - Prayers for the Church: Local, denominational, the persecuted church, Bishops, Pastors, leaders
9:00 a.m. - Hymns of Prayer: Led by Ministers of Music
10:00 a.m. - Teaching on Psalms of Prayer
11:00 a.m. - Teaching on the Lord's Prayer
Noon - Holy Communion: Presiding Elders
1:00 p.m. - Altar Call for the Sick: Women in Ministry
2:00 p.m. - Blessing of Children: (birth to 17 years): Local Pastors
3:00 p.m. - Teaching on Spiritual Warfare
4:00 p.m. - Prayer for the Nations
5:00 p.m. - 100 Men in Prayer
More information will be available at the 4th District Planning meeting in Rosemont, IL, October 23-25, 2008.
The schedule for the vigil:
6:00 a.m. - The Hour of Doxology: Believers in Praise
7:00 a.m. - The Hour of Repentance: Believers return to God; for personal sin, for sins of the church, for sins of the nation.
8:00 a.m. - Prayers for the Church: Local, denominational, the persecuted church, Bishops, Pastors, leaders
9:00 a.m. - Hymns of Prayer: Led by Ministers of Music
10:00 a.m. - Teaching on Psalms of Prayer
11:00 a.m. - Teaching on the Lord's Prayer
Noon - Holy Communion: Presiding Elders
1:00 p.m. - Altar Call for the Sick: Women in Ministry
2:00 p.m. - Blessing of Children: (birth to 17 years): Local Pastors
3:00 p.m. - Teaching on Spiritual Warfare
4:00 p.m. - Prayer for the Nations
5:00 p.m. - 100 Men in Prayer
More information will be available at the 4th District Planning meeting in Rosemont, IL, October 23-25, 2008.
We Can Do All Things through Christ...
The 4th Episcopal District Women's Missionary Society, led by Rev. Dr. Cecelia Bryant, will strive to reach the following goals this conference year:
I. At the Women's Global Prayer Convocation in Toronto, Ontario, Canada - August 2009 (more info to come):
IV. District Focus: Pembroke, Illinois - Each Conference will send at least one team for 5 days.
V. Development: Church planting in Canada
VI. Eco-initiatives:
I. At the Women's Global Prayer Convocation in Toronto, Ontario, Canada - August 2009 (more info to come):
- 1000 U.S. registrants
- 500 Canadian registrants
- India
- Haiti
- Liberia
IV. District Focus: Pembroke, Illinois - Each Conference will send at least one team for 5 days.
V. Development: Church planting in Canada
VI. Eco-initiatives:
- 1000 trees
- 100 wells
- Urban gardens
- 4 schools
- 4 clinics
More information will be available at the 4th District Planning Meeting in Rosemont, IL, October 23-25, 2008.
YPD Winter Leadership Training Institute
September 27, 2008
To: Pastors
Members/Officers of the Young People’s and Children’s Division
Members/Officers of the Women’s Missionary Society
Re: WINTER MEETING, Saturday, December 6, 2008
CRUSADE FOR CHRIST, Sunday, December 7, 2008, 4:00 p.m.
The Young People’s and Children’s Division, Michigan Conference will have their Winter Meeting, Saturday, December 6,2008, at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 535 Cathay, Saginaw, Michigan. On Sunday, December 7, 2008, 4:00 p.m., we will have our December Crusade for Christ, at Bethel, Saginaw.
To: Pastors
Members/Officers of the Young People’s and Children’s Division
Members/Officers of the Women’s Missionary Society
Re: WINTER MEETING, Saturday, December 6, 2008
CRUSADE FOR CHRIST, Sunday, December 7, 2008, 4:00 p.m.
The Young People’s and Children’s Division, Michigan Conference will have their Winter Meeting, Saturday, December 6,2008, at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 535 Cathay, Saginaw, Michigan. On Sunday, December 7, 2008, 4:00 p.m., we will have our December Crusade for Christ, at Bethel, Saginaw.
Registration for the Winter Meeting is $ 30.00, which includes lunch, (see registration blank in this post). We are trying to be travel conscience and have arranged for overnight accommodations with the Hampton Inn, Saginaw. Rooms are available for $ 79.00 and include breakfast Sunday morning. You may contact the hotel directly at (989) 792-7666. Please reference Young People’s Division. The deadline for group rate is November 21, 2008.
Please contact your Area Director, Michael Cousin, YPD president, or myself if additional information is needed.
Growing, Glowing and Going for Christ,
Sis. Rosita Brockington, Director
Bro. Michael Cousin, President
Young People’s and Children’s Division
Please contact your Area Director, Michael Cousin, YPD president, or myself if additional information is needed.
Growing, Glowing and Going for Christ,
Sis. Rosita Brockington, Director
Bro. Michael Cousin, President
Young People’s and Children’s Division
Tentative Schedule:
Saturday, December 6, 2008
10:00 a.m. - Gathering and registration
10:00 a.m. - Gathering and registration
10:30 a.m. - Devotional Service
11:00 a.m. - Area Diaspora Leaders reports
Missiona and travel directives
1:00 p.m. - Lunch
2:00 p.m. - Workshops
4:00 p.m. - Winter Executive meeting
6:00 p.m. - Adjourn
Sunday, December 7, 2008
10:45 a.m. - Morning Worship @ Bethel - Saginaw
1:30 p.m. - Dinner (a local restaurant will be selected)
4:00 p.m. - Crusade for Christ
10:45 a.m. - Morning Worship @ Bethel - Saginaw
1:30 p.m. - Dinner (a local restaurant will be selected)
4:00 p.m. - Crusade for Christ
YPD's First Crusade for Christ of the Conference Year
The Michigan Conference Young People's and Children's Division invites you to it's first Crusade for Christ of the Conference year. Bro. Stephen Brumfield, former president of the Michigan Conference YPD, will bring the dynamic message.
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2008
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: St. Stephen AME Church - Detroit, MI
YPD Events
Sis. Rosita Brockington, Michigan Conference Young People's and Children's Division Director, has confirmed the following dates for the 2008-2009 conference year:
09.27.08 - Conference YPD Officers' Retreat (Greenfield Inn)
10.04.08 - Election of Central Detroit Area YPD Officers (St. Stephen- Detroit @ 1:00 p.m.)
10.11.08 - Election of Flint Area YPD Officers (Quinn Chapel - Flint @ 12 noon)
10.12.08 - Crusade for Christ (St. Stephen - Detroit @ 4:00 p.m.)
10.18.08 - Election of Ann Arbor Area YPD Officers (Campbell Chapel - Whittaker @2:00 p.m.)
10.19.08 - Election of Niles Area YPD Officers (Union Memorial - Benton Harbor @ 3:00 p.m.)
12.06.08 - Conference Leadership Training Institute (thru 12.07.08, Bethel - Saginaw - $30 registration includes lunch)
12.07.08 - Crusade for Christ (Bethel - Saginaw @ 4:00 p.m.)
05.16.08 - Spring Leadership Training Institute and Self-Denial Banquet (thru 05.17.08, Mt. Zion - Battle Creek)
05.17.08 - Crusade for Christ (Mt. Zion - Battle Creek)
Stay posted for additional Crusades for Christ dates.
09.27.08 - Conference YPD Officers' Retreat (Greenfield Inn)
10.04.08 - Election of Central Detroit Area YPD Officers (St. Stephen- Detroit @ 1:00 p.m.)
10.11.08 - Election of Flint Area YPD Officers (Quinn Chapel - Flint @ 12 noon)
10.12.08 - Crusade for Christ (St. Stephen - Detroit @ 4:00 p.m.)
10.18.08 - Election of Ann Arbor Area YPD Officers (Campbell Chapel - Whittaker @2:00 p.m.)
10.19.08 - Election of Niles Area YPD Officers (Union Memorial - Benton Harbor @ 3:00 p.m.)
12.06.08 - Conference Leadership Training Institute (thru 12.07.08, Bethel - Saginaw - $30 registration includes lunch)
12.07.08 - Crusade for Christ (Bethel - Saginaw @ 4:00 p.m.)
05.16.08 - Spring Leadership Training Institute and Self-Denial Banquet (thru 05.17.08, Mt. Zion - Battle Creek)
05.17.08 - Crusade for Christ (Mt. Zion - Battle Creek)
Stay posted for additional Crusades for Christ dates.
Area Global Mission Responsibilities
Each area in the Michigan Conference (and throughout the 4th District) have taken on the responsibility for developing and generating resources - both financial and in-kind - for their chosen mission opportunity. Michigan Conference Areas have chosen to work with the following organizations:
- Flint Area: My Sister's Keeper (Mission Work in Sudan)
- Central Detroit Area: Doctors Without Borders
- Ann Arbor Area: Development of AME India
- Battle Creek Area: Health Care for Haiti
- Niles Area: The Green Belt Movement (ecology) Kenya
We will have opportunities for education on the Sudan, the war in Darfur, and how our efforts in local communities can help women and children in the region. See the left sidebar of this blog for news on the Sudan.
- Flint Area: My Sister's Keeper (Mission Work in Sudan)
- Central Detroit Area: Doctors Without Borders
- Ann Arbor Area: Development of AME India
- Battle Creek Area: Health Care for Haiti
- Niles Area: The Green Belt Movement (ecology) Kenya
We will have opportunities for education on the Sudan, the war in Darfur, and how our efforts in local communities can help women and children in the region. See the left sidebar of this blog for news on the Sudan.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Mother Mary Williams Day at Bethel - Flint
The Rawls Missionary Society of Bethel AME Church in Flint invites you to come and be a part of their first Mother Mary Williams Day.
Mother Mary Williams' life and work in the church and the community will be celebrated. Mother Williams was a founding member of Bethel - Flint.
Theme: A Great Woman of Mission
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Bethel AME Church, 773 E Gillespie Ave., Flint, MI
Please share in this day with the missionaries of Bethel. They would appreciate your presence and financial support. Donations can be mailed to:
Bethel AME Church
P.O. Box 311043
Flint, MI 48531
Sis. Thelma Towner, Chairperson
Mother Rose Henry, President, Rawls Missionary Society
Rev. Darren K. Penson, Pastor
For questions or more information, you may e-mail or call Karen A. Davis, Area Chairperson, for contact information.
Mother Mary Williams' life and work in the church and the community will be celebrated. Mother Williams was a founding member of Bethel - Flint.
Theme: A Great Woman of Mission
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Bethel AME Church, 773 E Gillespie Ave., Flint, MI
Please share in this day with the missionaries of Bethel. They would appreciate your presence and financial support. Donations can be mailed to:
Bethel AME Church
P.O. Box 311043
Flint, MI 48531
Sis. Thelma Towner, Chairperson
Mother Rose Henry, President, Rawls Missionary Society
Rev. Darren K. Penson, Pastor
For questions or more information, you may e-mail or call Karen A. Davis, Area Chairperson, for contact information.
A Message from our New Michigan Conference President
September 30, 2008
Dear Pastors, WMS and Michigan Conference Officers,
Greetings is the Mighty and Magnificent name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. It is with the Joy and the abundant Love of Jesus that we, the Women’s Missionary Society and Young People’s Division of the AME Church, send this communication of introduction.
On August 19, 2008, the Elections for the Michigan Conference WMS were held. Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant, Supervisor of the 4th Episcopal District, presided. Several new officers were elected on that day. The new President is Jacqueline Mitchell Robinson, a long-time member of St. Matthew AME Church in Detroit where Rev. Gloria J. Clark is Pastor. Jackie has served in the WMS and YPD on the District, Conference, Area and local levels of the WMS and YPD. We thank Almighty God for the return of Rosita Brockington as YPD Director. As many of you know, she is a long-time member of St. Stephen AME in Detroit, where Rev. Michael Cousin is Pastor.
It is with joy that we introduce the new 1st Vice President, Joyce Keys Garrison, First Lady of Vernon Chapel AME in Flint. We are blessed to have Joyce Johnson, First Lady of Bethel AME in Detroit, return as 2nd Vice President. And the 3rd Vice President -- also new -- is Tywanna Johnson, who serves faithfully at Oak Grove AME in Detroit.
The Area Chairpersons appointed for the 2008-09 Conference Year are:
Carolyn Graves (Union Memorial AME) returning as Niles Area Chairperson, Karen Davis (Quinn Chapel AME)returning as Flint Area Chairperson, newly appointed Bonita Cowan-Tucker (Bethel AME), Ann Arbor Area Chairperson; and newly appointed Carol Griffin (Ebenezer AME), Central Detroit Area. The Battle Creek Area Chairperson will be in place on or before Oct. 1.
Our Area Chairpersons are excited and on fire for God! We invite you to check out the Flint Area Blog at http://flintwms.blogspot.com and Battle Creek Area Blog at http://battlecreekwms.blogspot.com, where you can receive current information on District, Conference and Area news.
For the first time ever, the Michigan Conference has an elected Web Master, Diana Psalms, who is a member of Quinn Chapel in Flint. She is overseeing a team that includes Shaunese Cable (Greater Quinn AME in Detroit); they will post the Michigan Conference WMS Blog next week and produce a Website shortly thereafter.
We are excited to serve as the Michigan Conference Branch WMS officers for 2008-09. We ask for your prayers as we seek to serve Almighty God, and to serve Him, and only Him, in a More Excellent Way! We know that God can do all things and that if we submit to His will and His power, we can do all things through Christ Jesus, who strengthens us.
A more complete and detailed Roster will be sent to you shortly but we have included contact information for the officers.
To God Be the Glory for the things He has done and for the great things He will do!
In His Service,
Jackie Robinson
President, Michigan Conference Branch WMS
(Sis. Jackie included a list of Michigan Conference officers with this letter; I will forward a roster separately and the contact info will be available at our Flint Area meeting. - K.A.D.)
Dear Pastors, WMS and Michigan Conference Officers,
Greetings is the Mighty and Magnificent name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. It is with the Joy and the abundant Love of Jesus that we, the Women’s Missionary Society and Young People’s Division of the AME Church, send this communication of introduction.
On August 19, 2008, the Elections for the Michigan Conference WMS were held. Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant, Supervisor of the 4th Episcopal District, presided. Several new officers were elected on that day. The new President is Jacqueline Mitchell Robinson, a long-time member of St. Matthew AME Church in Detroit where Rev. Gloria J. Clark is Pastor. Jackie has served in the WMS and YPD on the District, Conference, Area and local levels of the WMS and YPD. We thank Almighty God for the return of Rosita Brockington as YPD Director. As many of you know, she is a long-time member of St. Stephen AME in Detroit, where Rev. Michael Cousin is Pastor.
It is with joy that we introduce the new 1st Vice President, Joyce Keys Garrison, First Lady of Vernon Chapel AME in Flint. We are blessed to have Joyce Johnson, First Lady of Bethel AME in Detroit, return as 2nd Vice President. And the 3rd Vice President -- also new -- is Tywanna Johnson, who serves faithfully at Oak Grove AME in Detroit.
The Area Chairpersons appointed for the 2008-09 Conference Year are:
Carolyn Graves (Union Memorial AME) returning as Niles Area Chairperson, Karen Davis (Quinn Chapel AME)returning as Flint Area Chairperson, newly appointed Bonita Cowan-Tucker (Bethel AME), Ann Arbor Area Chairperson; and newly appointed Carol Griffin (Ebenezer AME), Central Detroit Area. The Battle Creek Area Chairperson will be in place on or before Oct. 1.
Our Area Chairpersons are excited and on fire for God! We invite you to check out the Flint Area Blog at http://flintwms.blogspot.com and Battle Creek Area Blog at http://battlecreekwms.blogspot.com, where you can receive current information on District, Conference and Area news.
For the first time ever, the Michigan Conference has an elected Web Master, Diana Psalms, who is a member of Quinn Chapel in Flint. She is overseeing a team that includes Shaunese Cable (Greater Quinn AME in Detroit); they will post the Michigan Conference WMS Blog next week and produce a Website shortly thereafter.
We are excited to serve as the Michigan Conference Branch WMS officers for 2008-09. We ask for your prayers as we seek to serve Almighty God, and to serve Him, and only Him, in a More Excellent Way! We know that God can do all things and that if we submit to His will and His power, we can do all things through Christ Jesus, who strengthens us.
A more complete and detailed Roster will be sent to you shortly but we have included contact information for the officers.
To God Be the Glory for the things He has done and for the great things He will do!
In His Service,
Jackie Robinson
President, Michigan Conference Branch WMS
(Sis. Jackie included a list of Michigan Conference officers with this letter; I will forward a roster separately and the contact info will be available at our Flint Area meeting. - K.A.D.)
Flint Area YPD: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
The Flint Area Young People's and Children's Division has joined the fight against breast cancer. We are showing our support and making a difference by walking as a team in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The YPD will gather at 8:30 a.m. at Quinn Chapel AME Church in Flint.
Please join the YPD by offering your prayers, physical support by walking with them, and especially by donating funds. You can see the mission of the Flint Area YPD and donate to the cause at the team page (click on the link). If you prefer not to donate online, there is more information on the page as to where to mail in your donation.
Hope starts with one walker and one dollar at a time. Hope starts with our team. And hope can start with you.
Please join the YPD by offering your prayers, physical support by walking with them, and especially by donating funds. You can see the mission of the Flint Area YPD and donate to the cause at the team page (click on the link). If you prefer not to donate online, there is more information on the page as to where to mail in your donation.
Hope starts with one walker and one dollar at a time. Hope starts with our team. And hope can start with you.
Monday, September 29, 2008
The Gifting
For the Election of Flint Area WMS Officers – A Leadership Self-Concept Interview
(Prepared by Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant)
Many women posses more than one leadership strength. The focus of this self-interview
is to identify the one dominant gift in your life experience. There is no right or wrong
category. All gifts are equal in kingdom value.
The Gifting:
A. I am an Intercessor for Change (Worship Leader – will execute the Area-wide prayer vigil)
My prayer life is central. I seek God’s will for the church and the world. My desire is for nations of souls to be led into the kingdom.
B. I generate resources for change (Treasurer and 1st Vice President)
I believe that with creativity and ingenuity, skills can be developed to create fresh streams of income for missions.
C. I empower/ equip/ educate for change (PME Director and 2nd Vice President)
I have the insight of a life coach, the gifting of a teacher and the compassion of a servant of the Lord. I can motivate women to grasp and embrace change!
D. I make change happen (President/Chairperson and YPD Director)
I can carry out an implement an idea. I don’t see problems; I see solutions. I know how to create maximum participation for maximum impact. I can motive women to work together for change. (Not to be elected; these offices are appointed to the Area level)
E. I can use technology to facilitate change (Recording Secretary and Corresponding Secretary)
I can effectively and efficiently utilize technology to generate resources, provide research and provide optimum communications. I can equip the Area and Conference to maintain ties with the 4th District, the Connection and the world.
F. I mobilize for change (3rd Vice President)
I relate well and communicate well with women from multiple sectors. I have the enthusiasm to expand our circle.
(Prepared by Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant)
Many women posses more than one leadership strength. The focus of this self-interview
is to identify the one dominant gift in your life experience. There is no right or wrong
category. All gifts are equal in kingdom value.
The Gifting:
A. I am an Intercessor for Change (Worship Leader – will execute the Area-wide prayer vigil)
My prayer life is central. I seek God’s will for the church and the world. My desire is for nations of souls to be led into the kingdom.
B. I generate resources for change (Treasurer and 1st Vice President)
I believe that with creativity and ingenuity, skills can be developed to create fresh streams of income for missions.
C. I empower/ equip/ educate for change (PME Director and 2nd Vice President)
I have the insight of a life coach, the gifting of a teacher and the compassion of a servant of the Lord. I can motivate women to grasp and embrace change!
D. I make change happen (President/Chairperson and YPD Director)
I can carry out an implement an idea. I don’t see problems; I see solutions. I know how to create maximum participation for maximum impact. I can motive women to work together for change. (Not to be elected; these offices are appointed to the Area level)
E. I can use technology to facilitate change (Recording Secretary and Corresponding Secretary)
I can effectively and efficiently utilize technology to generate resources, provide research and provide optimum communications. I can equip the Area and Conference to maintain ties with the 4th District, the Connection and the world.
F. I mobilize for change (3rd Vice President)
I relate well and communicate well with women from multiple sectors. I have the enthusiasm to expand our circle.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
My Sister's Keeper
Women-led Humanitarian Action
"I understand that each day as I wake up on this side of freedom, I have a gift that comes with a responsibility."
My Sister's Keeper is a women-led, women-focused, humanitarian action group. They are a faith-inspired, multi-racial, collective of women who work together to lend sisterly assistance to communities of women in various locations throughout the World. At present, they are focused on supporting the aspirations of women in the African country of Sudan. It is their hope that their way of working together will inspire other small groups of women to form sisterhoods that support the hopes of women who dare dream in the face of dire socioeconomic conditions.
Vision
My Sister's Keeper envisions a world where women all across the globe can imagine, create and sustain vibrant and joyous communities.
Mission
Today, they are focused on assisting, protecting and advocating for the women of southern Sudan who live in Gogrial County. They befriend the women, listen to their stories, learn about their needs and support their aspirations for economic, educational and physical vitality. My Sister's Keeper aims to catalyze other women across the globe: to gather in sisterhood and harness human, financial and information resources to the women and communities they choose to serve.
Values
My Sister's Keeper carries out this vision and mission with humility and with joy. They have been empowered by God, and in return, respond to God's call to sisterhood and to service.
The Flint Area Women's Missionary Society (Michigan Conference, African Methodist Episcopal Church) has chosen to work with My Sister's Keeper, helping the women of the Sudan reach their goals for a better life.
For more information and to read more about their projects, see the My Sister's Keeper website.
"I understand that each day as I wake up on this side of freedom, I have a gift that comes with a responsibility."
My Sister's Keeper is a women-led, women-focused, humanitarian action group. They are a faith-inspired, multi-racial, collective of women who work together to lend sisterly assistance to communities of women in various locations throughout the World. At present, they are focused on supporting the aspirations of women in the African country of Sudan. It is their hope that their way of working together will inspire other small groups of women to form sisterhoods that support the hopes of women who dare dream in the face of dire socioeconomic conditions.
Vision
My Sister's Keeper envisions a world where women all across the globe can imagine, create and sustain vibrant and joyous communities.
Mission
Today, they are focused on assisting, protecting and advocating for the women of southern Sudan who live in Gogrial County. They befriend the women, listen to their stories, learn about their needs and support their aspirations for economic, educational and physical vitality. My Sister's Keeper aims to catalyze other women across the globe: to gather in sisterhood and harness human, financial and information resources to the women and communities they choose to serve.
Values
My Sister's Keeper carries out this vision and mission with humility and with joy. They have been empowered by God, and in return, respond to God's call to sisterhood and to service.
The Flint Area Women's Missionary Society (Michigan Conference, African Methodist Episcopal Church) has chosen to work with My Sister's Keeper, helping the women of the Sudan reach their goals for a better life.
For more information and to read more about their projects, see the My Sister's Keeper website.
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