VOLUME VI JULY 2020 ISSUE 6 THE LAY EXPRESS “Laity walking humbly with God to do justice and to love kindness” Micah 6:8 (ESV) Second Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Church WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE LAY ORGANIZATION Website: http://wncclay.org/ CLASS OF 2020 Penny S. Oliver, President Graduates, It’s the start of life’s adventure and a time to try your wings, as you accept the challenges that lead to greater things. It’s a moment to remember all that brought you to this day – the things that you achieved, the friends you made along the way It’s a time to celebrate the special person that you are. It’s a time for gratitude to those who helped you come so far It’s a moment of fulfillment and anticipation, too. As you celebrate your accomplishments, remember that you are an important part of God’s wonderful plan and as long as you continue to seek His guidance, nothing can ever hold you back! We, the members of the Western North Carolina Conference Lay Organization, look forward to walking hand in hand with you on this journey and passing the baton as you become active leaders in the Lay Organization. Congratulations and Best Wishes Editors: Sis. Angela Elam and Sis. Portia C. Holman ALLEN CHAPEL AME CHURCH ~ Roxboro, NC BAILEY ’ S CHAPEL AME CHURCH Rev. Larry McDonald, Pastor Roxboro, NC Demetre Morton ~ Person High School Rev. Dr. Theodora K. Moss, Pastor Attending Campbell University in the Fall Jalen Aaron Drumwright Business Administration and Sports Management to open Sport Complexes in rural and poverty Person High School stricken communities. PAYNE’S CHAPEL AME CHURCH Amya Nielle Carver ~ Person High School Hillsborough, NC Graduated Basic Combat Training (US Army) to Rev. Allen D. Terrell, Pastor continue with AIT (Advanced Individual Train- ing) in July at Fort Lee, VA for eight (8) weeks; Shameck Jacobs ~ Eastern High School take courses at Piedmont Community College for two (2) years and transfer to Fayetteville PERSIMMON GROVE AME CHURCH ~ State University, major in Forensic Science, mi- Greensboro, NC nor in Psychology and prayerfully pursue a Rev. Debora Lawson Smith, Pastor career as a Forensic Psychologist. Kayla Massey JOHNSON’S CHAPEL AME CHURCH ~ Mebane, NC Greensboro College Middle College Rev. Timothy Boone, Pastor Daquan Gause James B. Dudley High School Nicholas M. Boone ~ Eastern Guilford High School NEW BIRTH COMMUNITY AME CHURCH ~ Greensboro, NC MACEDONIA AME CHURCH ~ Milton, NC Rev. Kathy Merritt, Pastor Rev. Kelvin Royster, Pastor Miracle Wall ~ Ragsdale High School Amya Johnson ~ Person High School Nicole Winsley ~ High Point University Antonio Long ~ Roxboro Community Master of Education in Educational Leadership ST. STEPHEN AME CHURCH ~ Liberty, NC STONEY CREEK AME CHURCH ~ Burlington, NC Rev. Kevin Odom, Pastor Rev. David P. Lowe, Pastor Marsalis Brooks Davis Chloe Parker ~ Walter W. Williams High School James Benson Dudley H.S. Taylor Brianna Patrick ~ Winston Salem State University Bachelor of Science in Nursing—Cum de Laude Parents: Karla Brooks & Mildred Davis Amarion (Nate) Surgeon ~ Alamance-Burlington Early College Associate in Arts BETHEL AME CHURCH-PLEASANT GARDENS CLAPP’S CHAPEL AME CHURCH ~ Whitsett, NC Greensboro, NC Rev. Wanda Howell, Pastor Rev. William Alston, Pastor Brandon Isaiah Lindsay Rev. Selena Bostic East Carolina University ~ Bus. Admin. & Finance Guilford Technical Community College ST. JOSEPH AME CHURCH ~ Durham, NC Rev. Dr. Jonathan C. Augustine, Pastor Javae’ Bromwell ~ Northern High School Attending North Carolina A&T in the Fall to be- Amanda Jean Furbert ~ come an OB/GYN so she can help women with Hampton University their health to make a healthier world. Master of Medical Science Janae Best ~ University of Michigan School of Briana R. Marshall ~ Public Health with a Master of Public Health University of NC Wilming- in Health Behavior & Education. 4.0 GPA. Will ton School of Education start PhD Program at same university. Masters in Education Keia Faison, M.D. ~ East Carolina Brody School of Iyana Faison ~ VA Commonwealth University Medicine Master of Social Work ~ 3.6 GPA Reverend Dr. Jonathan C. Augustine (aka “Pastor Jay”) Duke University ~ Doctorate in Ministry. His dissertation was “Moving the Church Toward Reconciliation: From Sacred Texts to Secular Acts of Diversity and Inclusion.” WOODS CHAPEL AME CHURCH ~ Graham, NC CLOVER GARDEN AME CHURCH ~ Burlington, NC Rev. Christopher Robinson, Pastor Rev. A. Offord Carmichael Jr. , Pastor Trevor Marion Woods Porcia Anderson & Kimi Smith Southern Alamance High School Walter F. Williams High School. Both will be attending University of NC Greensboro ST. PAUL AME CHURCH ~ Lenoir, NC ST. PAUL AME CHURCH ~ Chapel Hill, NC Rev. Kim E. Moss, Pastor Rev. Dr. Michael A. Cousin Sr., Pastor Ajaila Corpening N.C. A&T State University ~ B.A. in Political Science Nia Kaylyn Bowers Spelman College Evelyn S. Ponder C.E. Jordan High School Sophia Lynn Bowers East Carolina University Chapel Hill High School Parents: Dr. Celia S. & the late University NC Chapel Hill John S. Ponder, II MT. BETHEL / MITCHELL CHAPEL AME CHURCH ~ Lenoir, NC Rev. Keith Banner, Pastor Jazmine K. Banner Jaliyah Catherine Marie Howell Hickory Robert M. Shoemaker High School High School ~ NC Scholar, Who’s Who, Three Letterman for Track and Field. Beta Club, A/B Honors. Attending Three Letterman for Basketball UNC Greensboro in Criminal Justice . Parents: Rev. Keith & Sheryl Banner Parents: Jacquelyn Howell Wilson and Jermaine Hunter Onsley William Alexander Scott Hibriten High School Emil Bell Parent: Rodonna Werts Hibriten High School SPRINGDALE AME CHURCH SHILOH AME CHURCH Burlington, NC Morganton, NC Rev. Dr. Bridgette Gloster, Pastor Rev. Dr. Wayne A. Johnson Sr., Pastor Kyndall Haith Jasmine Fowler Williams High School Freedom High School University of NC-Charlotte Winston-Salem State University Healthcare Management Dy’Asia Breeze Parents: Ivory and Jeanne E. Fowler Graham High School North Carolina A&T State University Dayonte Roddy Freedom High School Saint Augustine’s University Rev. Dr. Bridgette Gloster Criminal Justice Payne Theological Seminary Doctorate in Ministry Parents: Antonio Jackson & LaKeirria Roddy MT. ZION AME CHURCH ~ Hillsborough, NC ST. JOHN AME CHURCH ~ Gibsonville, NC Rev. Dr. Steven L. Lyons, Pastor Rev. Dr. Byron J. Grayson, Pastor Erin Thompson, Cum Laude Destiny Morrison Winston-Salem State University Eastern Guilford High School B.S. in Sports Management NC Central University Parents: Tara & Jesse Morrison Desaray Rockett, Dean’s List BETHEL AME CHURCH Wingate University Greensboro, NC Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training Rev. Dr. Clay Barrow, Pastor Alivia Gabriel Barrow Malique Tre’Chad Gadson Grimsley High School Middle College High School at Durham Attending NC A&T State University Technical Community College Attending Winston-Salem State Univ. Parents: Bradley & Angie Blackwell Adrean Fairley Western High School Matthew Rapley Attending Winston-Salem North Carolina Central University State University B.S. in Family & Consumer Science with Concentration in Textiles and Apparel Jordan Hamilton Parents: Frances H. & Leo Rapley Dudley High School Attending NC A&T State University Chanell Elise Latta Tachiana Danielle Nichols Durham School of the Arts Wake Technical Community College Western Carolina University Biology in concentration in Cellular/Molecular & Minor in Forensic Anthropology NEW COVENANT AME CHURCH Charlotte, NC Marquis Murray Rev. Jacqueline Robertson, Pastor Alamance Community College Business Administration with Rakale Westbrook Concentration in Marketing Hopewell High School Fayetteville State University GREATER BETHEL AME CHURCH ST. PAUL AME CHURCH Charlotte, NC Raleigh, NC Rev. Dr. Abdue Knox, Pastor Rev. Dr. Robert L. Hodges, Pastor Kiah Danielle Carrothers Kanel Katelyn Waller New York University Rolesville High School B.S. in Applied Psychology/Global Parents: Kari & Gwendolyn Waller Public Health Parents: Karen and Kevin Corrothers Shawn Alethia Hooker Jalayah Harrison Greenbrier Academy for Girls Hopewell High School Parents: Robert and Oreno NC Central University and U.S. Air Faye Hooker Force reserves in Fashion Design Asia Bryanna Arnold Millbrook High School Donovan Chicot Parents: Bennette & Bryant Arnold Philip O. Berry High School Attending Tiffin University Vanessa Danelle Anderson N.C. Central University B.S. in Public Health Education Rev. Dr. Barbareta A. McGill, DRS, MSN, RN / Liberty Univ. Rawlings School of Theology, cer- Dr. Chantanna Footman tificate in Biblical Studies & Chris- Rocky Mountain Univ. of Health Professions tian Brothers Univ., certificate in Clinical Doctorate in Speech Pathology Faith Community Nursing HUNTER’S CHAPEL AME CHURCH GAINES CHAPEL AME CHURCH ~ Efland, NC Mebane, NC Rev. Sherri L. Gibbs, Pastor Rev. Vernon P. Burns, Pastor Meredyth Jenkins Eleanya St. John Eleanya Bennett College Cedar Ridge High School B.A.—Journalism/Media Studies UNC Greensboro Chaneoa Breeze Ja’Nia Morrow Orange High School Orange High School Durham Technical Community College North Carolina A&T State University LINCOLNVILLE AME CHURCH LIVING WATERS AME CHURCH Raleigh, NC Raleigh, NC Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Beatty, Pastor Rev. Dr. Allonia Holmes, Pastor Ethan Tyler Beatty Anya Daniels North Raleigh Christian Academy Enloe Magnet High School Appalachian State University East Carolina University Jade Woodley Cedric McGowan Rocky Mount High School Southeast Magnet High School Winston-Salem State University Wake Tech Community College Jasmine Woodley Cierra Musungay