GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 1 MAY 2019

VOL. 34, NO. 04 WOMEN’S HOME AND OVERSEAS MISSIONARY SOCIETY MAY 2019 A FIRST AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH (BROOKLYN, NEW YORK) MISSION EDUCATION PUBLICATION GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 2 MAY 2019 Celebrate The 139th Anniversary of the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society Sunday, May 5, 2019 or Anytime During May

When and where was the How many Departments com- Women’s Home and Over- prise the W.H.&O.M. Socie- Mini-Mission seas Missionary Society orga- ty? nized?  Parent Body, organized May 1880, ages 41 and Quiz The General Conference in above EST OUR ONSTITUTION session at the Clinton Chapel T Y WH&OMS C “IQ”  Young Adult Missionary (Old Ship) A.M.E. Zion Society (YAMS), organized Church, Montgomery, Ala- 1]What is the Purpose of the General Society? May 1979, sanctioned by It’s in the constitution on page 6 bama, May 20, 1880, adopted a 1983 convention as 6th de- resolution presented by the partment; ages 22 to 40 2]Who are the members of the Executive Board Rev. Mark M. Bell, the first  Youth Missionary Society and what authority and responsibility is giv- Secretary of the Overseas (Y’s), organized 1909, en the Board? See pages 7-8 & 13 in constitution. (Foreign) Missions Board, to adopted as permanent de- constitute a fund to be known 3]What is the annual budget of the Society and partment May 1912; ages 13 how is the money used? Page 10 gives as the Ladies’ Home and For- -21 eign Missionary Society of the information on budget and finance.  Buds of Promise Juvenile AME Zion Church. Missionary Society, orga- 4]What are the duties and responsibilities of nized May 1904; ages 1-12 each of the departmental officers of the Who were the first general  Bureau of Supply, orga- Society on the three levels, the departmental officers? nized May 1911, adopted as purpose, and how is each department Mrs. Mary Jane Talbot (also a permanent department organized? Read pages 21 through 42. May 1912 spelled Talbert) Jones, 5]Who are the Field Workers and what are their President  Life Members Council, organized 1916, discontin- qualifications and responsibilities? See pages Mrs. Meriah Elizabeth Gion ued in 1917, and re- 49-52. Harris, Secretary established 1935 (referred to 6]What is the District Mass Meeting? How is it Mrs. Catherine Gilchrist as the educational arm of organized and what should happen there? Thompson, Treasurer missions). Read pages 43-47. Mrs. N.H. Turpin, Correspond- ing Secretary (Though Who are the current General named to the post, she did Officers? Inside This Issue Page not serve; her duties were Dr. Sandra L. Gadson, Interna- “Our Jewel” Quadrennial Banquet 3/8 transferred to Mrs. Harris.) tional President There were also 22 Vice Presi- Mrs. Angela Davis-Baxter, Thursdays in Black at U.N. CSW63 5 dents who were appointed to First Vice President Call To Action & Prayer for Zimbabwe Sisters represent each Annual Confer- Ms. Renee Felton-Pullen, Sec- 6 ence. ond Vice President Mission Education: A Look at our Purpose 7 Mrs. Rosetta J. Dunham, Exec- By what names has the Socie- utive Director (hired) Women in History: President Grace Holmes 9 ty been known? Mrs. Chantay F. Bouler, Re- cording Secretary May Dates 10 A)Ladies’ Home and Foreign Mrs. Jacqueline French, Treas- John Wesley—Father of Methodism Missionary Society (1880- urer 11 1888) Dr. Joy Kennedy, YAMS Coor- May Dates 12 B)Woman’s Home and Foreign dinator Missionary Society (1888- Mrs. Vicki Breaux, Youth Sec- Senior Thing: Do You Have A Go Bag? 13 1979) retary June Dates C)Woman’s Home and Over- Ms. Cynthia Revels-Young, 14 seas Missionary Society Buds Superintendent Annual Conference Missionary & Lay Days 15 (1979- 2003) Mrs. Sara S. Cherrington, Sup- ply Secretary Historical Highlights: Quadrennial Themes 16 D)Women’s Home and Over- Mrs. Vanessa Clayton, Life seas Missionary Society Convention 2019 17-19 Members Chairman (2003 to present) Mrs. Jacqueline L. Anthony, Candidates Corner 20-21 Communications Director Upcoming 22 GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 3 MAY 2019

New York Conference Hosts “Our Jewel”

Quadrennial Banquet

Someone has said that “memories are District Presidents: Ms. Betty Ford forever.” Indeed we believe that the ele- (Introduction of Mistress of Ceremonies), gant affair on Saturday afternoon April Mrs. Ruth Young (Statement of Occa- 6th, celebrating and saluting Mrs. Debra sion), and Ms. Marsha Henderson Diane Wilson Proctor, Missionary Super- (Presentation of Missionary Supervisor). visor, North Eastern Episcopal District, Tributes were given by several district will long be an occasion that will remain officers from each district. Afterwards, in the memory of most, if not all, of those everyone joined in singing a special who were privileged to be present. tuneful tribute to the Supervisor (to the The Women’s Home and Overseas tune of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”): Missionary Society of the New York D-DI-ANNE PROC-TOR TO-DAY WE HO-NOR YOU, Conference sponsored a beautiful Testi- A JEW-EL A MO-THER AND A-K-A Mrs. D. Diane Proctor & Bishop Dennis V. Proctor monial Luncheon in honor of Mrs. Proc- AND SU -PER VI-SOR TOO tor, wife of our presiding prelate, Bishop Greetings were given by Mrs. Ta- Dennis Vernon Proctor, for her devoted wanda Harris, on behalf of the New York service to the New York Conference Conference Ministers’ Spouses and Wid- Women’s Home and Overseas Mission- ows(ers) Fellowship, of which Mrs. Har- ary Society and the African Methodist ris is President; and Mrs. Sara Cherring- Episcopal Zion Church. ton, General Supply Secretary, on behalf The co-chairpersons were the three of the Executive Board of the WH&OM district presidents of the New York Con- Society. ference: Ms. Marsha Henderson, Special presentations were made by Westchester District; Mrs. Betty J. Ford, Mrs. Irene Boykin, Co-Conference Direc- Long Island District; and Mrs. Ruth tor of the New York Conference Chris- Young, New York City District. tian Education Department; and a group The elegant affair was held at the of exuberant members of the Alpha Kap- beautiful and spacious Anthony’s Pier 9 pa Alpha Society led by Dr. Brenda L. G. Mrs. Proctor with the 3 District Presidents: Left-Rt in New Windsor, New York. Mrs. Mattie Smith. Marsha Henderson, Ruth Young, Betty Ford Taylor, Editor of the Good News news- Mrs. Proctor thanked everyone for paper from First AME Zion Church, their presence, kind words, gifts and oth- Brooklyn, was the Mistress of Ceremo- er expressions of love. She especially nies Music was provided by The Rev. expressed her deep gratitude for the beau- Monica Marshall, pastor of Varick tiful affair and particularly the hard work A.M.E. Zion Church, Brooklyn, NY. of the chairpersons, committees and par- The banquet hall was packed as mem- ticipants. bers saluted our loving, one of a kind, Bishop Proctor also expressed his deep cream of the crop, one in a million, out- appreciation to the New York Confer- standing, focused, flexible, confident, ence for the outpouring of love, apprecia- inspiring, committed, confident, honest, tion and support for his wife. visionary, unpretentious, precious mas- A beautiful Souvenir Journal provided terpiece, Mother Jewel of Zion—a Black yet another opportunity for expressions Woman of the highest degree. (These of love, congratulations and well wishes were just a few of the descriptive acco- to the esteemed honoree. The journal was Mrs. Proctor Receives gifts from AKAs lades tendered our Supervisor) prepared in digital form although there (From left-Right) Kathryn Warren, Marsha Henderson, Program participants included the were a few hard copies available. Rev. Kathy Edwards, Dr. Brenda Smith three Presiding Elders of the Conference: After all was said, sung and done, a and Betty Ford Rev. Isidoa Branch, Sr. (Invocation), dazzling, sparkling, shining and glittering Rev. Keith I. Harris (Blessing of the affair and celebration was brought to a Food), and Rev. A. Alfred Carson close with final expressions and the bene- diction by Bishop Proctor. (Presentation of the Bishop); the three Photos continued on page 8 GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 4 MAY 2019

GOOD NEWS is published monthly [except August and 2 July/s MISSION STUDY during each quadrennium] by the Mission Education Committee of the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society, First African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, 54 MacDonough Street, Brooklyn, New York 11216; 718.638.3343; and made available electronically via link on GN website: You Bring God Glory goodnewsfirstchurch.org.  By Serving Others MATTIE WILSON TAYLOR, EDITOR Dr. Marvin D. Hooks, Sr., Pastor

 In heaven we are going to enjoy Deadline for submission of articles is the 20th of each month. serving God, so one of the reasons He Material may be emailed to Editor: [email protected]. All articles subject to review and edit by Editor. put you on earth was to give you time  to get good at it. Of course, the only If interested in access to monthly GN publication, enter email address at goodnewsfirstchurch.org. Send comments/questions to way to serve God (whom you can’t [email protected]. Annual Subscription to GOOD NEWS is $15.00, made payable to “First AME Zion Church” see) is by serving others (who you can and either mailed to First AME Zion Church at the address listed above (attention GOOD NEWS) or paid via PayPal on the Good News website: goodnewsfirstchurch.org. see). That’s why God has given you certain talents. You were custom-designed by God with talents, gifts, skills, and abilities in From order to serve God by serving others. The Bible calls this purpose of serving The Editor others your “ministry.” Contrary to popular opinion, God wired everyone Praise God for Whom All Blessings Flow... as the to have a ministry, or serving niche. Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society celebrates one hundred thirty-nine years of promoting The way you are “wired” is not an the cause of missions and winning the world for Christ. accident. We reflect on the foundations laid by our found- God didn’t give you your abilities ing mothers and fathers and the accomplishments of women, men, youth and children during our 139-year for selfish purposes. They were given history, and are mindful that we have a responsibility and an obligation to continue to build upon those to benefit other people just as others foundations — and move the Society forward. were given abilities for your benefit. As daughters and sons of this great legacy we strive to make greater achievements toward the build- The Bible says, “God has given gifts to ing of the kingdom as we carry out the specific mis- each of you from his great variety of sion ministries which the Society supports and pro- vides in response to our Quadrennial Theme: “The spiritual gifts. Manage them well so Great Commission—A Global Outreach: Personal that God’s generosity can flow through Calling, Personal Transformation, Personal Instruc- tion, Personal Commitment” and our General Mission you…. Are you called to help others? Purpose (see page 7). Do it with all the strength and energy This month we continue our 29th Quadrennial Convention Highlights. It is our hope that many of that God supplies. Then God will be you are planning to attend and be a part of this excit- ing, educational and record setting experience. Be sure given glory.” to get your ticket to the Adlise Porter Expo on Satur- day evening. Read the historical highlights, updates Source: “What on Earth Am I Here For?” and information on pages 16-21. by Rick Warren GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 5 MAY 2019

Attendees attired in black at morning worship coordinated and led by Dr. Dionne Boissiere, CCUN Chaplain (front middle] Including Dr. Brenda Smith, NGO/World Federation (first row standing) & other AME Zion Women

On Thursday morning, March 14, This year at CSW63 a special Call 2019, women, youth and men wearing went out to the men to come together in black gathered in the Tillman Chapel at the afternoon to show their solidarity the Church Center for the United Na- with victims and survivors of violence, tions (CCUN) during the UN’s 63rd and to link up to end gender based vio- Session of the Commission on the Status lence. of Women (CSW63) in support of the A panel consisted of Dr. Sally Thursdays in Black initiative. Ecumeni- McNichols, Union Theological Semi- cal women and representatives from nary; Quentin Walcott, Daniel Piper and faith communities around the globe Ryan Smith, NGO PCUSA. Each panel- came in solidarity and strength to call ist shared insights, in some cases, per- for an end to rape, exploitation, discrimi- sonal stories. It was agreed that gender- nation, oppression and all forms of vio- Salvation Army Band based violence should include those lence against women and girls. from the LGBTQ community. It was a The 8:00 AM morning worship was very informative and interesting panel led by members of the Salvation Army, discussion that played to a packed supported in music by the Salvation Ar- house. Following the end of the panel my band that led in songs of praise. The discussion, we were led by a drummer as message was delivered by Major Victo- we marched to the Isaiah Wall for a mo- ria Edmunds, Retired Salvation Army ment of prayer and reflection.  Officer and the Organization’s repre- sentative to the UN. Thursdays in Black is an advocacy initiative sponsored by the World Coun- cil of Churches (WCC) which supports the end of “Gender Based Violence”, Sustainable Development Goal #5 (SDG#5). The wearing of black on Thursdays is an outward sign of mourn- ing and of standing in solidarity with women who have died at the hands of their partners and signifies a desire to AME Zionites at afternoon session were make a difference in our world. Rev. Reverend Frances Campbell, New England Dionne Boissiere, CCUN Chaplain, was Retired Major Victoria Edmunds Conference, Reverend Deforest Raphael and the organizer for the day’s events. Salvation Army Joan Capel, New York Conference. GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 6 MAY 2019 A Call To Action & Prayer For Our Zimbabwe Sisters & Brothers Submitted By Rev. Frances O. Campbell Archer Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, Windsor CT New England Conference

It was Thursday, March 14, 2019, Sis. Luci calling me, I believe As I reflect on our meeting this year approximately around 7:30 A.M., my was divine, especially since I was and last, I know the Lord has connected phone rang and it was my newly be- planning to call her to check and see my spirit with our Zimbabwe sisters and loved sister from Zimbabwe, Sis. Luci if her organization was presenting I am grateful to have such a Sisterly Chikowero! this year. Even though Luci and I Connection. Last year, after the CSW62 - World have kept in touch, I was so delight- Since our meeting, I have been in Federation of Methodism and Uniting ed to hear from Sis. Luci and to hear touch with Sis. Luci and she texted the Church Women’s Ecumenical Service at her organization was presenting following: the Chapel of the United Nations., a few again this year at the CSW63 of our Zion sisters and I visited a work- “A Cyclone Idai effected Malawi, shop, “How to Empower Women and (Commission on the Status of Wom- Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Luci Girls in Rural Areas.” en). I shared I was planning to return shared the following, “So many people to the Chapel at the United Nations died. In my province, over 350 people That’s when we first met Sis. Luci, are missing (washed away by the Sis. Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, Afri- and would visit her and the others later. floods), animals, houses, crops, every- can Union Goodwill Ambassador on thing was washed off. To those who Ending Child Marriages and founder of When I arrived at their location, survived their houses were destroyed, the Rosaria Memorial Trust, and Hendri- we greeted each other with smiling their out-houses were destroyed. Most ca Okondo from the Women’s Rights faces and many hugs. We expressed people in that province, that is the Chi- and Empowerment Partnership in Africa how delighted we were that the Lord manimani and Chipinge districts are aka WREPA, and some Zimbabwe sis- living outside. They are beginning to ters from other organizations. As wom- brought us together, once again. I stayed and listened to their discus- receive tents and food hampers now. en, we exchanged our individual stories There is a humanitarian crisis.” with one another and it was amazing sion about the rights of women and that our stories had some similarities but girls and their rights to choice with Luci also texted, “My niece who vast differences (The Zion sisters later regards to their bodies and reproduc- lived in that house just left. She is a discussed how blessed we were to live tive choices. It was shared that many teacher. When her house started filling in America). By the end of the work- women and girls in their country up with water, she grabbed her kids and shop, our Zimbabwe Sisters blessed us have died and are still dying from ran to the school because it is on the and placed a beautiful orange beaded the back-alley, non-licensed individ- elevated ground. While there, she be- stole around each of our necks. What a came the first responder. From what she spiritual encounter between Sisters, re- ual performing illegal abortions vs says, people were brought to the school gardless of our different cultures! their government legalizing abortion with broken limbs, etc., some died while and women and girls receiving med- waiting for help. It was really a trauma- Poster of The Rozaria Education and Counsel- ically safe abortions from licensed tizing moment and still is. God will see ling Centre in Zimbabwe individuals. The discussion included us through. What’s more traumatizing is the pro and cons of each, but one knowing that there was a house next to asked the question, “Which is the mine, the house and people who were worst of the two evils!” sleeping in there are gone there is noth- ing there anymore. And we patiently waiting for healing and we are grateful that people really stepping up to help.”  Finally, I solicit your prayers from all over Zion for our Zimbabwe fami- ly and other families, as I pray, “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26 NKJV)

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A Look at Our General Purpose

The purpose of an organization object as stated in the first  teach the concepts of determines its structure, policies and Constitution was "to raise funds for Christian mission and procedures, and the focus of its home and foreign missions." provide experiences for program and implementation. The The mission purpose of the Purpose is the statement of our participation in mission W.H.&O.M. Society changed work and its ministries; reason for being. The degree to throughout our existence in response which the Women’s Home and to the changes and challenges of the  exemplify the principles Overseas Missionary Society fulfills time during which the purpose was of Christian living and the mission which Christ has in force. win others to Christ; entrusted to us will depend on all the members of the six Departments The current purpose was adopted  promote the cause of united in their commitment to our in 1987 at the 21st W.H.&O.M. World Evangelism; and Mission Purpose. Society Convention in Boston, Mass.  serve as a financial as follows: It is very essential that we know support system to the purpose for the existence of the undergird the world Society as the purpose gives The purpose of the Women’s mission outreach of the directions for all of our endeavors. Home and Overseas Mission- African Methodist To reinforce our concept of what we ary Society of the African Episcopal Zion Church, are about, we should review our Methodist Episcopal Zion mission purpose often. at home and overseas, to Church is to the end that, through the Each department should plan  promote growth in the power of the Holy Spirit, how it will carry out the general knowledge and under- purpose of the Women’s Home and Christ is exalted and God Overseas Missionary Society as well standing of God and His is glorified. as the purpose of the individual plan of redemption for department, through its programs the world, as revealed and activities. through Jesus Christ and The frame of reference for the When the Society was first the power of the Holy mission purpose of the W.H.&O.M. organized in 1880, its one and only Spirit; Society, at all levels, is Matthew purpose was to raise money. The 25:31-46 and Matthew 28:18-20. GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 8 MAY 2019

Presiding Elder A. Alfred Carson Presiding Elder Keith I. Harris Presiding Elder Isidoa Branch, Sr. Mrs. Tawanda D. Harris Mrs. Dorian Carson Mrs. Susan Branch

Journal Chair: Mother/Daughter Hostesses: Hostesses L-R: KiRhondi Branch, Pamela Smith, Verdelle Cunningham, Edith Mayfield Chloe Jones & Wendy Grimes Jones Chloe Jones

Mother Zion Members: Diane Chapelle and Pat Stewart Beautiful Table Setting First Church Members: L-R Irma Sanders, LaTasha Jackson, Dorothy McCormick

Our thanks to District photographers: Bernice Roberts (Long Island), Joan Capel (New York City, and Jo-Ann Monroe & Bryan Allen (Westchester) GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 9 MAY 2019

GRACE LOU HOLMES 14th General President 1987-1995

Dr. Grace Lou Bradley Holmes a Deaconess. She taught an adult non-delegates attending a Quad- of Knoxville, Tennessee, the Sunday School class for over 20 rennial Convention, both in 1995. fourteenth General President of years; and was elected church Dr. Holmes traveled extensive- the Women’s Home and Overseas secretary in 1943, a position she ly overseas to West Africa, Lon- Missionary Society, brought to held until her death. She was also don, England, the Bahamas, the office years of dedicated ser- secretary of the Tennessee Con- South America and Ireland, vice and mission experience as ference for over 40 years. spreading the gospel wherever District and Annual Conference It was after attending a Mis- she went. She continued to build Secretary. She was a member of sionary Convention in 1947 and on the foundation laid by her pre- Clinton Chapel Church, rendering meeting Dr. Abbie Clement Jack- decessors as she worked effec- service as a Deaconess, Sunday son that Grace was inspired to tively to advance the cause of School teacher, and Church Clerk become a more devoted mission- missions at home and overseas. for more than 50 years. ary and one day, hopefully, to She was a member of numer- Grace Lou Bradley was born in serve as a General officer. At an ous organizations which included Prospect, Tennessee on January Executive Board meeting in the Order of the Eastern Star and 13, 1913, as the only daughter of emergency session in Louisville Church Women United. Her hon- Dee and Lorene Bradley. She Kentucky, January 13-16, 1965, ors included the Harriet Tubman grew up in Decatur, Alabama, Dr. Holmes was elected by the Award (AME Zion Church, where she met her husband-to-be, Board to fill the unexpired term Bronze Woman of the Year (Iota Arthur Holmes, Sr. They were of Mrs. Margaret May, Executive Phi Lambda), Distinguished Laity married for 63 years until his Secretary, who had been killed in Award, Service Award (WH&OM death and were parents to two a car accident. She was elected to Society), Mother of the Year children, Arthur, Jr., and Betty. the position at the 1967 conven- (Clinton Chapel), Outstanding Grace attended A&M Normal tion and re-elected in 1971, serv- Service Award (Clinton Chapel), School in Alabama and later com- ing until 1975. and a host of others. On March pleted Cooper’s Business College In 1987, Dr. Holmes was elect- 10, 1993, Clinton Junior College in Knoxville, Tennessee. After ed the 14th General President of in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the family moved to Knoxville, the W.H.&O.M. Society and honored her with a Doctorate of Tennessee in December 1941, served until August 1995. During Humane Letters. they joined the Clinton Chapel her tenure many advances were Dr. Grace Lou Bradley Holmes A.M.E. Zion Church, where made, including the most funds died suddenly at her home in Grace became a very active mem- received for the Second Mile Of- Knoxville, Tennessee on Thurs- ber. fering Program since its incep- day, April 30, 1998. Her Service Grace joined the Missionary tion; and the largest representa- of Triumph was held on Thurs- Society and later was consecrated tion of overseas delegates and day, May 7, 1998 GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 10 MAY 2019

The members of the Women's Home and Overseas Missionary Society of the First African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church will observe the One Hundred Thirty-Ninth Anniversary of the Society and Emma Clarissa Clement Day on Sunday, May 12, 2019 dur- ing the morning worship service. Verdelle Cunning- My Buddy, the magazine published by the Buds of ham, President of the Parent Body Department, is the Promise Juvenile Missionary Department of the Coordinator. Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society Missionaries will sit-in during the service. All celebrates 22 years during the month of May. It was at missionaries are to wear white. All life members are the Leadership Training Institute in Black Mountain, to wear white and stoles. Men may wear dark suits North Carolina in May 1997 that the magazine was introduced to the Society by the former General Buds with stoles. Superintendent, Mrs. Mary (Jones) McNeely. Each missionary is requested to contribute $25.00 My Buddy has received rave reviews from towards the anniversary observance. Let us plan now missionaries and Buds of Promise all across the to be in attendance on Mother's Day, May 12th. connection. It is a quarterly publication with children in mind. You will find that My Buddy is biblically based with lots of fun and interesting things to do. Most of the articles are by the Buds themselves.  The My Buddy magazine came about as one of President Dr. Adlise Porter’s initiatives presented to the Executive Board, and approved by the Board in 1996. All Buds leaders and others on the local and district levels should subscribe to My Buddy. A yearly ~ OBSERVE ~ subscription is $14.00. Emma Clarissa Clement Day On Mother’s Day In Recognition of the first African American woman and May Is A.M.E. Zionite named American Mother of the Year in 1946 Older Americans Month Older Americans Month is an annual event dating back to 1963, when President John F. Kennedy designated May as Senior Citizens Month. It was later renamed Old- er Americans Month, honoring older Americans and celebrating their contributions to our communities and our nation. The 2019 theme is Connect, Create, Contribute. Ways to Celebrate  Spend the day with your grandparents, parents or another older American. Play a game together or go for a walk. Ask them to tell you stories about Mother’s Day Emphasis family members. You may just learn something May 12, 2019 new. Recognize and acknowledge that those who care for  Send a card, email or text to out-of-town grandpar- small children occupy a very influential place in society. ents, parents or other older person. Let them know Whether at home, in elementary schools or in day care centers, how much you care about them. the kind of care given to small children determines the direc-  Visit a nursing home and talk to the residents. tion of our society. Most residents love to have visitors. Use Mother's Day as an occasion to speak on behalf of mothers who work and for better prenatal care for poor mothers. Consider the struggles of mothers trying to support For more information, log onto: families on inadequate government supplement allotments and https://acl.gov/oam/2019/older-americans-month-2019 of elderly women whose social security benefits do not meet or https://www.pinterest.com/agingkingcounty/older- their costs for living. americans-month/?lp=true GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 11 MAY 2019 John Wesley The Father of Methodism

Aldersgate Sunday is celebrated on the Sunday nearest May 24th. This is the date on which John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, was converted in 1783. He was 35 years old and a clergyman in the Church of England.

JOHN WESLEY was born on June 17, Bound for preaching in the society which finally led 1703 in England, the 14th child of Samu- Georgia to their leaving in 1740. el and Susanna Wesley. Samuel Wesley They boarded a ship on Oct 17, 1735 Twenty-five of the members who left was a high churchman and the pastor of for Georgia, and met a group of 26 Mora- met at Wesley's Foundery Society. Short- Epworth in Lincolnshire from 1697 until vians. They arrived in Georgia on Feb 4, ly later, almost all the 50 women left the his death in 1735. Susanna was the most 1736 and Wesley began a deep relation- Fetter Lane Society and joined Wesley. influential person in the early life of John ship with the Moravians. He got to know This led to the dissolution of the Fetter Wesley and she was even called, "The August Spangenberg who spoke to him Lane Society two years later. Mother of Methodism". about his need for personal salvation and In 1709, the Epworth rectory that they faith. The questions that Spangenberg were living in was destroyed by fire. Af- asked him would later influence his theol- Growth of Methodism ter the family was evacuated, they real- ogy. Wesley left Georgia on Dec 2, 1737. The Methodist movement started to ized that the six-year-old John was not grow in England. George Whitefield with them. There was a dramatic rescue. went against the established tradition of A neighbor stood on the shoulders of Life-changing Experiences preaching only in a church and started to another neighbor and they reached the On Feb 7, 1738, he met Peter Böhler preach in the fields. He encouraged Wes- window where the little boy was and got and other Moravians in England. On the ley to do the same. Wesley did and later him to safety just before the roof caved advice of Böhler, Wesley and some other when he was challenged, he answered, in. Susanna always reminded John that he Holy Club members started the Fetter "The world is my parish." Revival broke was "a brand plucked from the fire." She Lane Society. Wesley, being an ordained out in England as both the Moravians and saw this rescue as a sign of God's calling priest, was appointed leader of this socie- the Methodists went about preaching. on John's life and was careful to steer him ty. At the same time, they were also at- The small group system administered in his Christian faith. tending another society in Aldersgate by Wesley ensured the survival of the Wesley studied at Christ Church, Ox- Street. Wesley became convinced of his converts and gave rise to the Methodist ford. He was later elected to be a Fellow own unbelief and his lack of faith. movement that sent missionaries to the at Lincoln College, Oxford where he Charles Wesley himself was also go- United States. Of these, only Francis As- taught Greek, Logic and Philosophy. He ing through a struggle in his faith. On bury chose to remain permanently in the was ordained as a priest in the Anglican May 21, 1738, Charles had an evangelical U.S. and he became the main influence of Church on Sept 22, 1728. In 1729, he conversion experience. He told his broth- American Methodism. returned to Oxford where he joined a er about it. Three days later on May 24, Wesley had always refused to separate group of undergraduates and young men 1738, Wesley himself experienced his the Methodist societies from the Church led by his younger brother, Charles. They own conversion in a society meeting in of England. In 1784, he was forced to were known as the "Holy Club" and be- Aldersgate Street. He wrote: ordain his preachers in America because cause he was already a Fellow and a “In the evening, I went very unwill- of the American Declaration of Independ- priest, he became the leader. ingly to a society in Aldersgate ence (1776) which severed the ties of the Street, where one was reading Lu- They met for devotions, Bible study, Americans with the Church of England. It ther's preface to the Epistle to the Holy Communion and were active in so- was a matter of time before the lay Romans. About a quarter before cial work, including visiting the prisons. preachers in England demanded that they nine, while he was describing the They were made fun of by other students be ordained too. change which God works in the heart Wesley was upset when the American and were called many nicknames -- through faith in Christ, I felt my "Methodists", "Supererogation Men," Superintendents, Francis Asbury and heart strangely warmed. I felt I did Thomas Coke, called themselves Bishops. "Bible Moths," and "Enthusiasts." trust in Christ, Christ alone for sal- Shortly after the death of their father Methodist bishops became a distinctive of vation; and an assurance was given American Methodism. in 1735, the Wesley brothers were invited me, that He had taken away my sins, to work in Georgia. John was hesitant even mine, and saved me from the John Wesley died on March 21, about going to Georgia. Susanna told her law of sin and death." 1791 as an Anglican priest. A few years sons that she wanted them to go even if Members of the Fetter Lane Society later, whatever superficial ties with the she should never see them again. Charles had been meeting regularly. However, Anglican Church that remained were sev- was ordained as deacon and priest in the differences and internal power struggles ered and the Methodist societies became two weeks just before they left led to Wesley’s being banned from the Methodist Church. GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 12 MAY 2019

New York City District New York Conference Mass Meeting To Be Held Department of Evangelism May 18th To Hold Evangelism Workshop Rush Temple AME Zion Church in Jamaica, The New York Conference Department of Evangelism (DOE) New York will host the 4th Quarterly Mass will hold its Annual Evangelism Workshop on the theme “Exalting Meeting of the New York City District Wom- God – Equipping the Saints – Evangelizing the Community” at en’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society; Shaw A.M.E. Zion Church, 100-05 34th Avenue, Corona, New Ruth Young is District President, Rev. Isidoa York 11368 on Saturday, May 11th – 11:00 A.M. Rev. Dr. Branch, Jr. is host pastor, and Rev. A. Alfred Charles W. Young, Pastor and Conference Director of Evangelism. Seminar facilitator will be the renown Rev. Dr. Otis T. McMillan, Carson is Presiding Elder. Director, Department of Church Growth and Development The agenda will include a Convention Mini- (A.M.E.Z.), who will share with New York Conference how to Quiz, a look at the Candidates for WH&OM share the grace and gospel of Christ through witnessing in the Society General Office, collections for the community. Walk-A-Mile for Second Mile and the Conven- As a prologue to this spiritual convocation, the New York Con- ference Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society will tion Outreach Project. District President Young serve as prayer leaders of the Annual 9:00 A.M. Prayer Break- has adopted the Convention Outreach to be her fast. Sis. Tawanda Harris, First Lady of the Long Island District Birthday Celebration (July 16) outreach project, will be the Meditation Speaker. Come join the missionaries of the and she is asking NYC District Members to Westchester District WH&OMS, (Marsha Henderson, District support this outreach and celebrate her birthday President); Long Island District (Betty J. Ford, District President) and New York City District (Ruth Young, District President) in with a generous donation to the feeding pro- glorious prayer at breakfast. Let us “Exalt His Name Together” as gram of “My Neighbor's Children” that pro- we win souls for Christ! Breakfast $10. vides ‘prepared & packed” meals to children in Who should attend this timely and necessary Evangelism Work- need. See page 18 for more information. shop? In these days of social injustice, gun violence, suicide and grand mal apostasy, the Church must provide the answer to the question, “Is there a word from the Lord?” The Great Commission is every Christian’s mandate – come on May 11th ready to receive “equipping to evangelize your community”. The next day, Sunday, May 12th, all are welcome to attend Shaw A.M.E. Zion Church’s Mother’s Day Sermon delivered by Dr. Otis McMillan. Sunday School at 10:00 – 10:45 A.M. Wor- ship: 11:00 A.M.

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IT’S A SENIOR THING Do You Have A “Go Bag” [Do You Know What A “Go Bag” Is?]

A ‘go bag’ can make all the 5. Cash — In addition to difference in an emergency. enough money for a few Recent natural catastrophes, days, include small bills and from hurricanes, floods to west- a roll of quarters. If you ern wildfires, are a fresh reminder need to buy something out that disaster can strike at any of a vending machine, you time. And no area of the country don’t want to start asking is immune, when you factor in equally desperate strangers the threat of tornadoes, earth- for change. quakes and human disasters like 6. Food and Drink — Bottled toxic spills. While the circum- water is essential. Granola stances may differ, there’s one tip flashlight. Pack a small or energy bars are great be- that every person needs to take hand-cranked or battery- cause they are small and from all these situations: how to operated AM/FM radio filling, and they come in a pack a “go bag.” (with extra batteries). variety of flavors. A go bag is a packed case 2. Personal Needs — While 7. Paperwork — Fill a zip- that you grab on your way out getting ready for a typical top waterproof bag with the door, and that will help day, list every toiletry you photocopies of your birth keep you safe and comfortable use, then buy a travel-size certificate, driver’s license, in the coming hours and days. version of each. Pack back- Social Security and Medi- Stopping to hunt for your medica- up eyeglasses, as well as a care cards, power of attor- tions or other important needs can first-aid kit, baby wipes and ney and will, any marriage, cost you critical seconds in an a multi-purpose tool with a adoption or naturalization evacuation. Pack a separate go knife and can opener. certificates; proof of ad- bag for yourself and every mem- dress, insurance, medical ber of your household, and keep 3. Clothing — Pack a few and immunization records; them stored in the same location. days’ worth. Include layers and information about your you can add or remove, plus Here’s how to be ready to credit and ATM cards. lightweight rain gear and run at a moment’s notice…… waterproof boots. 8. The Perfect Bag — Think 1. Basic Electronics — Pack small and portable. A back- an extra phone charger in 4. Your Meds — Pack about pack is ideal, but a light- case you are fortunate three days’ worth of each of weight suitcase with wheels enough to have electricity, your prescriptions. If you will also do. Just remember and a portable battery pack need larger items, such as you may literally be running in case you’re not. Also an oxygen tank, make sure with it. you have a portable version. stash a long-lasting LED

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Annual

Graduates Reception The Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Soci- New York Conference ety of The First A.M.E. Zion Church, Brooklyn, NY will again hold their annual Walk-A-Mile for Second Christian Education Department Mile on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Saturday, June 8, 2019 All missionaries, members and friends who will not be journeying on the Harriet Tubman Pilgrimage are 1:00 PM. invited to come to the park at 9 AM and join the walk. If you will not walk, you can sponsor a walker or donate to St. Catherine AME Zion Church missions. Funds raised will support our Second Mile 19 Lincoln Place program that assists our overseas and home areas in al- ternate years. New Rochelle, NY For additional information please see Dorothy McCormick, Walk Chairperson, or Verdelle Cunning- Mrs. Irene G. Boykin & Ms. Terneisa Lyn Calhoun ham, Parent Body President. Begin now to solicit spon- Co-Conference Directors sors and funds. GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 15 MAY 2019 New York Annual Conference MISSIONARY DAY HIGHLIGHTS Friday, June 21, 2019 The New York Annual Conference (the sionaries are asked to bring a special in different households. The benefit is Mother Conference of The African donation for the Prayer Breakfast. great in offering our “city” children and Methodist Episcopal Zion Church) will The Missionary Convocation will teens an opportunity to camp. More im- be hosted by The Greater Centennial begin after the prayer breakfast. During portantly it allows those siblings adopted A.M.E. Zion Church, Mount Vernon, NY, that time our Missionary Supervisor will in different homes an opportunity to spend and held at The Westchester Marriott be in charge and preside. She will bring some quality time together and create last- Hotel, 670 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, news from the Executive Board and up- ing memories. NY 10591, (914) 631-2200, June 18-23, dates about the upcoming 29th Quadrenni- The items that the Camp is requesting 2019; the Right Reverend Dennis V. Proc- al Convention in Orlando, Florida in July to help afford the campers a suffi- tor, presiding prelate, will preside over the The Candlelight and Stoling services cient camping experience are: 100 Pil- conference. Mrs. Debra Diane Proctor is will be in the evening. Speaker for the lows, 100 closed toed shoes for children Missionary Supervisor. Associating will Service will be Rev. Dr. Jairite Anderson- ages 7-16, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Bug be Bishop George D. Crenshaw, Presiding Cole, pastor of St. Phillips AME Zion Spray non aerosol, Sunscreen non aero- Prelate of the Central Southern Africa Church, Nyack, NY. Women and youth sol, 20 sleeping bags, paper towel rolls, Episcopal District, and Mrs. Laurenna female candidates for stoling must wear Lysol or other disinfecting wipes, Basket- Crenshaw, Missionary Supervisor. The white, men and boys wear dark or white balls, Soccer balls, Volleyballs, Portable Reverend Isidoa Branch, Sr., is host Pre- suits. All life members/matrons/patrons Soccer nets, Basketball Pump, Footballs, siding Elder, and the Reverend Stephen bring your stole and a battery operated Long Jump ropes (double-dutch), Badmin- Pogue is host pastor. candle. If you need additional information, ton rackets, Birdies, Frisbees, Tennis Missionary Day is Friday, June 21, contact your district or local Life Mem- balls, Slip n slides, Colored paper, Glue and will begin with a Prayer Breakfast, bers Chairman or District President. sticks, Crayons, Markers, Colored Pencils. 9:00 a.m. Marsha Henderson, Westchester Mission Outreach All missionaries and members of the District President is the host. We will have We will share our gifts with Camp conference are asked to support this a tribute to Mrs. Sara Cherrington, re- Morty, a Westchester County sleep-away mission outreach project. For additional tiring General Secretary of Supply, mem- camp for children and teens in foster information, contact the District Supply ber of the New York Conference. All mis- care or siblings who have been adopted Secretaries or the District Presidents.

THE NEW YORK CONFERENCE LAY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

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Lay Academy Theme: “Retooling Our People” Airplane Mode: Who’s In The Church Today Xellex Riveria, Presenter

WESTCHESTER MARRIOTT 670 Tarrytown Road, Tarrytown, New York Luncheon @ 1:00 pm and Convocation @ 3:00 pm.

Ms. Rhandi M. Stith, New York Conference Lay Council President GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 16 MAY 2019

2019-2023 Quadrennial Theme:

The Great Commission—#MissionsMatter Globally Committed To: Social Justice  Environmental Stewardship Ÿ Transformative Service ŸAgape Love

Each quadrennium the Executive Board selects a theme which reflects the thrust of the organization over the four- year period. Eighteen of the nineteen themes of Quadrennial Conventions from 1943-2015 are listed below, along with the cities, host churches and hotels (when applicable).

10th - August 7-13, 1943 “Our Mission Mandate for the Twenty- First Church, Brooklyn, NY 18th—August 2-8, 1975 first Century: Witnessing, Discipling, “Persevering Toward a Just and Durable First Church, Los Angeles, CA Equipping, Reaching” Peace Through Missions” “Mission Is: Evangelism, Involvement, Social Action, Investment, Outreach, 24th- July 31-August 6, 1999 11th - August 2-8, 1947 Celebration” Dallas, Texas— Adam’s Mark Hotel St. Luke, Wilmington, NC “Fulfilling The Mission: “A War Torn World Challenges 19th - July 29-August 3, 1979 The World For Christ” Christian Missions” Wactor Temple, Miami, FL “Celebrating The Past - 25th– August 2-8, 2003 12th - August 4-10, 1951 Goler Charting The Future” Rochester, New York Metropolitan, Winston Salem, NC Rochester Riverside Convention Center 20th—July 21-August 5, 1983 “Victorious Living Through 13th - August 6-12, 1955 Petty Memorial, New Orleans, LA Spiritual Renewal, Obedience to God, First Church, Los Angeles, CA The Hyatt Regency Superdome Laboring with Christ, Evangelism” “Building His Kingdom At Home and “A New People: Called, Commissioned, Abroad” Committed” 26th — July 28-August 3, 2007 Orlando, Florida - Orlando World Center 14th—August 1-7, 1959 21st - August 2-7, 1987 Marriott Resort & Convention Center Metropolitan, Hartford, CT Columbus Avenue, Boston, MS “Victorious Living-Prayer & “Fasting- “Missionary Emphasis in a Changing Sheraton Boston Hotel & Towers Praise & Worship-Purpose &Power” World” “The Challenge of Missions: Preparation, Dedication, Service, 27th — July 23-29, 2011 15th—August 3-9, 1963 - Washington Sacrifice” Houston, TX— George R Brown Memorial, St. Louis, MO Convention Center “That They May Be One Even As We 22nd—August 17-23, 1991 “Maximizing our Purpose: Continuing Are One” Petty Memorial, New Orleans, LA our Journey through Mission Education, The Hyatt Regency Superdome Christian Living and Mission Ministry 16th - August 5-11, 1967 “Empowered To Build A New Era Thru: First Church, Brooklyn, NY Heritage, Faith, Responsibility, 28th — July 25-31, 2015 “The Ecumenical Outreach of Missions” Implementation” Orlando, FL— Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel “The Great Commission - A Global 17th - July 31- August 7 1971 23rd—July 29-August 4, 1995 Outreach: Personal Calling; Personal Shaw Memorial, Buffalo, NY St. Paul, Detroit, MI Transformation; Personal Instruction; “The New Age and The New Disciple” The Westin Hotel Renaissance Center Personal Commitment” GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 17 MAY 2019

Brief Glance at Program Highlights [Unofficial]

SATURDAY, JULY 13 Registration Adlise I. Porter Expo ‘Presidential Gala’ (After-five attire)

SUNDAY, JULY 14 Breakfast (Meal Plan) Sunday Church School Communion/Worship/ Service (wear white) Register online at CVENT: Presentation of Communion Offering You can access CVENT via www.whoms.org Lunch (On Your Own) Grand Opening/President’s Address/Sacrificial Legacy Dinner (Meal Plan) Registration Forms may be downloaded from Life Members Celebration the Society’s website MONDAY, JULY 15 Additional Tickets: Walk-A-Mile for Second Mile Breakfast (Meal Plan) Adlise I. Porter Expo —$50.00 Organization of Convention Agape Luncheon—$50.00 Overseas Luncheon Business Session Quadrennial Banquet—$65.00 Dinner (Meal Plan) Prayer Breakfast—$40.00 Y.A.M.S. Celebration

Registration Deadlines—June 30, 2019: TUESDAY, JULY 16 Breakfast (Meal Plan) Non-Voting Attendee Registration ($300) Business Session Observers Registration ($245) Lunch (On Your Own) Delegates Registration Closed Business Session Buds Celebration Dinner (Meal Plan) Meal Plan Youth Celebration 5 Breakfasts and 4 Dinner meals)—$315.00 Walk-A-Mile for Second Mile

NO onsite Meal Plans will be sold WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 “Show Your Colors” Day Walk-A-Mile for Second Mile Downloaded Registration Form & payment (check/ Breakfast (Meal Plan) money order) payable to WHOMS Quadrennial Convention Business Session should be sent to the Executive Director, Mrs. Rosetta J. Agape Luncheon Dunham, P.O. Box 26846, Charlotte, NC 28221-6846 Town Hall & Workshops Quadrennial Banquet (Evening Attire)

WH&OMS Centralized Office (704) 599-4630 THURSDAY, JULY 18 Prayer Breakfast (wear white) Moments of Remembrance (white) Business Session Elections Dinner (Meal Plan) Hotel Reservation Deadline: Installation Service

Friday, June 14, 2019 FRIDAY, JULY 19 Breakfast (Meal Plan) Closing Session/Sending Forth GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 18 MAY 2019

Convention Attire Vilma D. Leake At-A-Glance WALK-A-MILE FOR SECOND MILE Bring your Walking Shoes and your monetary solici- Saturday: Adlise Porter Expo—”Presidential Gala” tations. Solicit funds from sponsors and bring to the — Evening / After-Five Attire convention as well as solicit funds at the convention from persons who would like for you to walk for them. Walkers may walk any and every day but at Sunday: Communion Service (9 a.m.)—White; least on the day your Episcopal District is scheduled Life Members Celebration (8 p.m.)—White to walk as listed below:

Monday: Business Casual (day) Monday, July 15, 6:00 AM Piedmont Episcopal District Overseas Luncheon—Cultural Attire Western West Africa Episcopal District YAMS Celebration (8p.m.) —YAMS Blazer or Western Episcopal District Peach and Taupe Southwestern Delta Episcopal District

Tuesday, July 16, 10:00 PM Tuesday: Business casual (day) Central Southern Africa Episcopal District Buds (2 p.m.) — Green & White South Atlantic Episcopal District Alabama Florida Episcopal District Wednesday: Department Colors North Eastern Episcopal District

Quadrennial Banquet (Formal Attire) Wednesday, July 17, 6:00 AM Eastern West Africa Episcopal District Eastern North Carolina Episcopal District Thursday: Prayer Breakfast (7 a.m.) — White Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District Memorial Service (9 a.m.) — White Midwest Episcopal District

The W.H&O.M. Society Life Members Celebration CONVENTION OUTREACH PROJECT Mrs. Vanessa L. Clayton Is NOT a Youth-Exclusive Project. General Chairman ALL Attendees are asked To Support! The Life Members Celebration will be held on The Society is sponsoring a "No Child Hungry" Meal Packing Sunday evening, July 14, at 8 PM. Please bring Event, a feeding program of "My Neighbor's Children." This Mis- your Life Matron, Life Patron or Life Member sion Outreach Project will take place In-House at the Rosen Shingle stole and a battery-operated flashlight. Don’t Creek on Thursday, July 18 from 2pm - 4:30pm, in Panzacola G1. forget to bring your large white handkerchief. We will be working in shifts and everyone is invited to volunteer For ladies, stoles are to be worn over all white and donate your time. attire. Men should wear white or dark suits with "My Neighbor's Children" provides everything needed for pack- their stoles. ing. They deliver and pick up. Our job is to pack the meals and box All stole orders were due in the WH&OM them on site. Our GOAL is 20,000 meals. The cost per meal is Society Centralized Office on May 1, 2019 (no $0.30 for a total of $6,000. In order to raise the funds, we are ask- exceptions) to be counted toward the Lenora ing each delegate to give a donation of ($10) ten dollars minimum Cooke Crutchfield Award. (This award is for the towards the outreach project. Funds will be collected on Tuesday most stoles purchased during this quadrennium.) morning (July 16) as delegates enter the opening session. If anyone wants to donate who will not be attending or just wants All “Heart for Overseas Missions” stole orders to make a donation from their area to support, you can send in (HOM/HOP) are due in the WH&OM Society funds now. Send the funds to the WHOMS Centralized Office, Centralized Office by June 1, 2019 (no excep- marked for “My Neighbor's Children.” Checks payable to tions) to be counted towards the three (3) “Heart WHOMS. for Overseas Missions” purchases, within the Quadrennium, to receive the WH&OM Society [New York Conference members who are not attending may give Medallion. These medallions will be given during donations to your District President or another District Officer to the program on Sunday night. bring to convention] GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 19 MAY 2019

NEED A ‘SCOOT’ GETTING AROUND CONVENTION & ORLANDO?

Amusement Park Rentals — 407-442-0000 Rentals are available for Mobility Website: www.amusementparkrentals.com Scooters, Wheelchairs, Walkers, Baby Email: [email protected] Strollers, Cribs and more.

SHUTTLE SERVICE TO/FROM HOTEL The Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel provides Complimentary Transportation to and from Mears Motor Shuttle Universal Orlando theme parks and to Sea A convenient and affordable transfer between World and Aquatica and Wet n’Wild. Orlando International Airport and your hotel Reservations are required. (Does not apply to the Orlando Sanford International Airport)

• You can now book online! To receive your online discount, please go to www.mears.com, Click on the “Book Orlando Shuttle Now” box then enter the “#MissionsMatter” code: 580970056 in the “Promo Code” box provid- ed in the lower left corner. Workshops Thought-provoking group workshops are planned for the • Upon your arrival at Orlando International Air- afternoon of Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Registrants can port, proceed to one of the Mears Motor Shuttle enjoy their lunch while participating in an Environmental ticket counters located on level 1 and present the Stewardship Town Hall Meeting and then attend one (1) coupon to receive your ticket (coupon can be down- workshop or choose two (2) workshops based upon their loaded from the Society’s website and found in selection and the availability of such by order of preference. Convention Monitors.) You must present a hard When you register, you will be able to select from the fol- copy of the coupon or the online confirmation upon lowing inspiring topics: check-in at the Mears ticket counter. 1. Environmental Stewardship Town Hall: The discussion • After redeeming your coupon for a round trip tick- will focus on our environment, the air we breathe, the et, present your ticket to the Mears Customer Ser- water we drink, and the food we eat – is it safe? vice Representative located on level 1 curbside 2. The Balm In Gilead-Healthy Churches 2020: A national, next to the crosswalk.. multi-platform initiative bringing public health and faith together. • The starter will then direct you to a designated 3. My Purpose: Discovering and stirring up those spiritual shuttle servicing the hotel. Shuttles run 24 hours a and physical gifts that maximize God’s purpose for you. day, 7 days a week, departing the curb approximate- 4. Match.Com: A look at Christian dating and relationships ly every 30 minutes providing shuttle service be- for singles. tween the airport and your hotel. 5. #MissionsMatter: Discovering and defining local Socie- • For questions, please call Mears toll free number ty’s departmental goals to establish successful mission at 1-800-759-5219 or locally at 407- 423-5566 programs. • To schedule your return transfer to the Orlando 6. Aging Gracefully: A wellness journey to understanding International Airport please call at least 24 hours and living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia for you and the Caretaker. prior to your scheduled flight time. 7. Money Makeover: A fresh glimpse at money issues and • Plan to allow three hours prior to your flight time achieving financial freedom. for your transfer to the airport. 8. Racism: A Reality: Still Looking at ways of living be- yond the color line. [$4.00 Discount Off Regular Roundtrip Price of 9. Voting Right: Establishing strategic planning and part- $34.00 per adult; $26.00 per child, 4-11 yrs.] nerships in voting from local to national. GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 20 MAY 2019

ATTENTION 2019 WH&OMS CANDIDATES

Good News will print “Bios/Platforms” of candidates interested in having this information in the June issue [no cost]. Email by May 18th to [email protected] . All candidates will be included in the July con- vention issue with very limited highlights. GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 21 MAY 2019

Meet the announced “new” candidates vying for office in the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society for 2015-2019

FOR INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

Sandra B. Crowder Mary H. Jones McNeely

FOR TREASURER

Verdelle Cunningham

FOR SECRETARY OF THE YOUTH MISSIONARY SOCIETY

Johnsilynn Maize-Daniels Melva Polk Wright

FOR SECRETARY OF THE BUREAU OF SUPPLY

Alice Brannon-Williams Rev. Antoinette E. Joiner Jo-Ann O. Monroe GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 22 MAY 2019

Reverend Dr. Frederick Dennis Hubbard, former Presiding Elder Bay Cities District, California Confer- ence departed this life Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Home- 139TH ANNIVERSARY, WOMEN’S HOME AND OVERSEAS MISSIONARY SOCIETY going Celebration held Friday, April 5th at The First Sunday, May 5, 2019 AME Zion Church, San Francisco, CA. Sis. Arnette Osborne, former member of First NY CONFERENCE WH&OM SOCIETY ANNUAL PRAYER BREAKFAST—9AM Church for over 50 years, died Friday, April 5, 2019. NY CONFERENCE DEPARTMENT OF EVANGELISM WORKSHOP—11AM Due to poor health she moved her membership to Nao- Saturday, May 11, 2019—Shaw AME Zion Church, 100-05 35th Ave., Corona NY 11368

mi AME Zion Church, Coney Island, NY, to be near her MOTHER’S DAY home. Her funeral was held at First Church on Saturday, Sunday, May 12, 2019 April 13th. EMMA CLARISSA CLEMENT DAY Sis. Barbara Day, former member of First Church, Sunday, May 12, 2019 was funeralized on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Sis. Pauline Pharr, wife of former Presiding Elder NEW YORK CITY DISTRICT WH&OM SOCIETY MASS MEETING David Pharr of the Long Island District, passed on Fri- Saturday, May 18, 2019 — Rush Temple AME Zion Church, Jamaica, NY

day, April 5, 2019. Her funeral was held on Wednesday, NCNW BETHUNE-HEIGHT RECOGNITION LUNCHEON April 17, at the Mount Hope AME Zion Church, White Saturday, May 18, 2019—Russo’s on the Bay, 145-62 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, 12 noon Plains, NY NEW JERSEY ANNUAL CONFERENCE Sis. Marie H. Baxter, Westchester District Lay Coun- Tuesday-Sunday, May 21-26, 2019—St. Paul AME Zion Church, Ewing, NJ cil President, died on Monday, April 8th. Her funeral was held on Saturday April 20, 2019 at The Mount FLORENCE RANDOLPH DAY OBSERVANCE Hope AME Zion Church, White Plains, NY. In lieu of Anytime during June-July-August 2019 flowers please send donations to Mount Hope Table of Grace, 65 Lake Street, White Plains, NY 10604. PILGRIMAGE — HARRIET TUBMAN HOME Saturday, June 1, 2019 — Auburn, NY Bro. Aldolphus Crawford, brother of Sis. Ruth Lov- ing, and member of First Church, Steward Board and NEW YORK CONFERENCE GRADUATES RECEPTION Male Chorus, was funeralized from First Church on Saturday, June 8, 2019 — St. Catherine AME Zion Church, New Rochelle, NY, 1:00 pm Wednesday, April 24, 2019. NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE We remember our sisters and brothers with Tuesday-Sunday, June 11-16, 2019 — Metropolitan AME Zion Church, Hartford, CT

fondness and offer our condolences to their fami- FATHER’S DAY lies. Sunday, June 16, 2019

NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE Westchester Marriott Hotel, 670 White Plains Rd, Tarrytown NY 10591; 800.882.1042 Group Code: AME Zion Church, $145+tax; Only Kings left; Deadline MAY 28, 2019 Tuesday-Sunday, June 18-23, 2019—Hosted by Greater Centennial AME Zion Church

WESTERN NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE Hyatt Regency Hotel and Conference Center, Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo NY Tuesday-Sunday, July 2-7, 2019—Hosted by St. Luke AME Zion Church, Buffalo NY

Sis. Betty Chaney May 01 EMMA B WATSON LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE Bishop Dennis V. Proctor May 07 Monday-Friday, July 8-12, 2019—Orlando, Fl Sis. Victoria Robertson May 08 Sis. Ersalier Sanders May 08 CONNECTIONAL COUNCIL —A.M.E. ZION CHURCH Wednesday-Friday, July 10-12, 2019, Orlando, Florida Bishop Nathaniel Jarrett, Jr. May 09 Bro. Sim McLaughlin May 11 29th QUADRENNIAL CONVENTION—W.H.&O.M. SOCIETY Sis. Delma M. Marshall May 12 Saturday-Friday, July 13-19, 2019—Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando, FL

Bishop George E Battle, Jr. May 14 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT EASTERN REGIONAL MEETING Sis. Stephanie Clouden Marcus May 14 Thursday-Sunday, August 8-11, 2019, St. Catherine AME Zion Church, New Rochelle, NY Sis. Elaine Roberts May 15 Sis. Loretta Goff May 16 LONDON-MIDLAND ANNUAL CONFERENCE Tuesday-Sunday, August 20-25, 2019 Sis. Glinda Clark May 21 Sis. Sara Cherrington May 24 GLOBAL MISSIONS SUNDAY Dr. Marvin D. Hooks, Sr. May 27 Sunday, September 22, 2019

Bro. Tyson K. J. Penrose May 27 NEW YORK CONFERENCE MISSION EDUCATION WORKSHOP Bishop Joseph Johnson May 28 Saturday, October 12, 2019 — St. Catherine AME Zion Church, New Rochelle, NY Sis. Patricia Beatty May 28 Rev. Glen Grayson May 29 NORTH EASTERN EPISCOPAL DISTRICT SUMMIT & ORDINATION Bro. Jamal Robertson May 31 Thursday-Saturday, October 24-26, 2019— Hotel,