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CONFERENCE  DIRECTORS  REPORT  

 Western  North  Carolina  Conference  

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                     David  A.  Williams  

WNCC  CED  Director’s  Report  

 This  has  been  a  very   fruitful  and  active  year   for   the  Christian  

Education  Department  of   the  Western  North  Carolina  Conference.  We  are  tremendously  grateful  to  God  and  give  Him  all  the  praise  for  prospering  the  work  we  set  our  hands  to  do  this  conference  year.    I  am   indeed  humbled   to  serve   the  WNCC   in   this  capacity  under   the  appointment  and   leadership  of  Bishop  George  E.  Battle,   Jr.  Special  thanks   goes   out   to   the   Board   of   Christian   Education   and   District  Directors  for  successfully  undergirding  each  ideal  and  program  for  the  Christian  Education  Department  this  year.  

   Conference  Year  Overview  

This  year’s  main  focus  was  the  Beautillion.    The  purpose  of  the  Beautillion  program  was  designed  to  address  societies  stereotypes  upon   young   African   American   males   ages   12   to   18   with   an  innovative   program   that   would   nurture   and   stimulate   spiritual  growth,  educational  development,  and  responsibility.  Through  the  Beautillion,  we  will  be  able   to  build  character  by   focusing  on  self-­‐esteem,   integrity,  education,  and   job  skills.  We  were  able   to  reach  young  men   in   the   communities  of   the   six  districts   of   the  Western  North  Carolina  Conference.    

The  young  men  were  placed  into  two  categories  -­‐  Joshua’s  (12-­‐15)   Troop   and   Gideon’s   Army   (16-­‐18).   We   had   several   planning  meetings  in  preparation  for  this  extravagant  event.  The  young  men  of  the  Western  North  Carolina  Conference  stepped  out  in  style  at  St.  Stephen’s   AME   Zion   Church.   They   demonstrated   Christian  

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character,   many   talents,   academic   achievements   and   revealed  plans   of   future   goals.   I   have   to   commend   the   District   Directors,  Pastors,   and   parents   for   their   hard   work.     Many   thanks   are   also  extended   to   Lele   Davis,   Angelica   Sweat,  Malaya   Curry,   and   Karen  Williams   for   their   diligence   in   producing   the   commemorative  booklet   for   the   event.     Also   to  Mr.   Eric   Davis   for   his   diligence   in  working  with   the   young  men   again   this   year   as   their  mentor   and  step  instructor.  

 I  was  afforded  the  opportunity  to  be  one  of  the  representatives  

to   the   National   Council   of   Churches,   USA   (Unity   Gathering)   in  Washington,   D.C.   May   18th-­‐20th.     Rev.   Dr.   Raymon   Hunt   and   Dr.  Mary  Love  of  the  Western  North  Carolina  Conference  were  also  in  attendance.  The  meeting  was  informative  and  plans  were  made  to  begin  united  efforts  across  the  US  to  provide  awareness  for  and  to  eradicate   mass   incarceration.   Information   is   in   motion   for  dissemination   to   various   communions   for   support   and  participation.  

 Continuously   we   are   called   upon   to   teach   workshops   and  

conduct  seminars  in  education  across  the  country.    The  survival  of  the   Sunday   school   and   Faith   Formation   has   been   two   major  components   of   my   conversation.   Current   trends,   demographics,  training   of   teachers,   interest   of   students,   and   facility   usage  continue   to   present   challenges   for   churches   regardless   of   their  denominational   structure   and   beliefs.   I   want   to   stimulate   a  conversation   across   the   United   States   and   especially   in   Western  North  Carolina  encouraging   leaders   to  make  a  greater   impact  and  investment  in  spiritual  training  and  development.    

   

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 I   call   this   move   the   “TURNABOUT”.   I   envision   a   leadership  team  traveling  to  all  6  districts  for  a  special  training  session  to  help  implement  the  new  Quadrennial  theme:    Fortfying  our  Faith  While  Focusing   on   Our   Future:   Worship,   Leadership,   Discipleship,  Stewardship.  

   We  have  better  opportunity  to  reach  more  directors,  teachers,  and   students   because   the   event   is   going   to   be   localized.   More  details  will  need  to  be  developed  to  ensure  the  program’s  success;  but   I   believe   it   is   possible   to   grow   our   church   with   this   kind   of  intentional  instruction  being  accomplished.  

 The   Sunday   school   department   is   still   regarded   as   one   of   the  

foundational   teaching   arms   of   the   church.   In   order   to  maintain   a  healthy   Sunday   school   department,   periodically   an   assessment  must   be   administered   to   determine   areas   of   growth   and   decline.  Through   an   assessment   the   Sunday   School   Superintendent,  Christian   Education   Director   and   Pastor   can   utilize   the   data   to  develop   new   programs   to   strengthen   foundational   elements,  launch   new   and   innovative   programming   as   well   as   make  necessary   improvements.  A   simple   assessment   checklist   has  been  included   for   you   to   use   in   your   local   Christian   Education  Departments   and   Sunday   school.   Please   utilize   this   tool   and   feel  free  to  add,  delete,  or  rearrange  any  of  the  information  included.  If  you   use   the   data   it   will   facilitate   healthy   discussions   and   even  create   the   opportunity   for   collaboration   with   churches   on   your  district  as  well  as  your  community.  We  look  forward  to  hearing  and  receiving  feedback  at  pthrdg@  aol.com  or  by  calling  704-­‐865-­‐0593.          

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Closing  Words    

 Included   are   the   reports   from   the   District   Directors   and   the  Assembly   of   Christian   Educators.   Again,   thanks   to   Mr.   Gilbert  McCray  for  your  consistent  work  complying  and  updating  our  ACE  membership.                        I   am   also   appreciative   for   the   support   from   my   Elder,   Dr.  George  H.  McNeely  and  Mrs.  Mary  McNeely,  Mrs.  Lillian  P.  Williams,  the   Lincolnton   District,   Pleasant   Ridge   church   family   and,   the  administrative  team  –  Malaya  Curry  and  Antina  Avery-­‐  you  are  “all  awesome”.     Last   but   not   least   thanks   to  my    wife    Karen,   and  my  Children  –  Karian  and  David  II  for  all  of  your  support.  

I   also   want   to  mention  my   latest   innovation,”   entitled   “Jacob  Goes   to   Church”.   It   is   a   children’s   book   designed   for   the   youthful  reader.     It   is   the   first   in  a  series  of  children’s  material   that  we  are  working  to  complete.  

 The  new  apple  commercial  says,”  Write  Your  Verse.”   I  believe  

that   my   verse   begins   with   “It   can   be”………   and   ends   with   “We  believe”.   Christian   Education   can   be   informative   and   innovative  and  we  believe  its  impact  can  continue  to  be  world  wide.  

 Humbly  submitted,    David  Williams  WNCC  Director      

   

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DIRECTOR’S  REPORT    

Lincolnton  District  Report  Ms.  Lillian  P.  Williams  

 We  the  members  of  the  Christian  Education  Department  of  the  

Lincolnton  District  are  completing  a  very  busy  year.  Out  year  began  as   usual   with   the   Director’s   Workshop   hosted   at   Rudisill   Chapel  AME  Zion  Church,  Cherryville,  NC.  This  year  we  had  the  privilege  of  being  trained  by  Dr.  Mary  Love,  Editor  of  the  Department  of  Church  School   Literature,   who   explained   and   expounded   upon   the  Quadrennial  theme,  “Rebuilding  the  Community.”  

 In   October,   we   had   our   first   mass   meeting   at   Humphreys  

Chapel  in  Dallas,  NC.  In  addition,  we  had  district  representation  at  the  WNCC  Sunday  School  Symposium  held  at  Little  Rock  AME  Zion  Church,   Charlotte,   NC.   In   December   we   traveled   to   Texas   for   the  Winter  Meeting  for  Christian  Education.  I  am  pleased  to  say  that  we  had  seventeen  persons  to  participate  this  year.  As  Director,   I  have  attended   at   least   20   winter   meetings   and   by   far   this   Truthville  2014  was  the  most  memorable.  

 In   January,  we   held   our   second  mass  meeting   at   St.   Stephens  

AME   Zion   Church,   Gastonia,   NC.   During   this   meeting   we   devoted  teaching   to   the   Deaconess.   The   department   then   shifted   gears   as  we  hosted  several  practices  and  workshops  for  the  Western  North  Carolina  Beautillion.   In   addition,  we   had   the   privilege   to   host   the  Beautillion   at   St.   Stephens   AME   Zion   Church,   Gastonia,   NC.   This  year   we   had   nine   Young   Men   of   Zion   represent   the   Lincolnton  

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District.   Congratulations   to   Mr.   Jeremiah   Ervin   of   the   Lincolnton  District  who  was  the  overall  winner  for  the  Young  Warriors  of  Zion  Joshua’s  Generation.  

 In   April,   the   department   had   nine   individuals   to   attend   the  

Southeastern  Regional  Meeting  in  Lancaster,  SC.  During  the  month  of  May  we  convened  with  our  Sunday  School  Convention  at  Neely’s  Grove  AME  Zion  Church,  Gastonia,  NC.  We  had  eleven  churches  to  report.  This  convention  centered  on  outreach  and  youth  in  the  next  conference  year.  

 All   departments   are   functioning   well.   The   YACM   department  

continues   to   meet.   There   annual   revival   was   a   success;   the  Reverend   Trishaun   Kendall   brought   forth   the   Word.   What   a  wonderful  service.  We  will  saluted  the  Graduates  of  2014  on  May,  2014.  We  look  forward  to  the  campaigning  season  for  the  children  and  Annual  Conference.  

 We  are   continually   grateful   for   the  directors   and  members  of  

the  Department  of  Christian  Education.  This  year  we  have  utilized  technology   with   a   Facebook   page,   email   blast   and   newsletter   by  our   own   Angellica   Sweat.   Thanks   to   Mrs.   Brenda   Friday,   Ms.  Leonadras  Davis,  Reverend  Amanda  Anderson,  Ms.  Nerissa  Ijames,  Mrs.   Parthenia   Friday,   Mrs.   Africa   Otis,   Mr.   Winston   Bagley   and  Reverend   Anarah   Henderson,   Mrs.   Mildred   Sadler   and   our  backbone,  Rev.  Dr.  George  H.  McNeely.  As  we  close  this  conference  year,   I   want   to   thank   the   Lincolnton   District   for   the   privilege   to  serve.  

     

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   In  His  Service,      Lillian  P.  Williams  Lincolnton  District  Director  of  Christian  Education    

                             Reverend  Alesia  Jones  

District  Director  North  Charlotte  District  Christian  Education  Department  

2013-­‐2014  Annual  Report  

 To  the  Right  Reverend  George  E.  Battle,  Jr.,  Presiding  Prelate  of  

the   Western   North   Carolina   Conference,   Mrs.   Iris   M.     Battle,  Missionary   Supervisor,   Reverend   Dr.   James   M.   Sloan,   Presiding  Elder,  First  Lady  of   the  District  Dr.   Janice  Sloan,    General  Officers,  Conference   Officers,   District   Officers,   Pastors,   Ministers,   Local  Church   Christian   Education   Directors,   Laity   and   distinguished  Friends  assembled.    

 I,   Reverend   Alesia   Jones,   humbly   give   account   of   my  

stewardship   this   conference   year.   I   participated   in   telephone  conferences   lead  by  Reverend  David  William,  WNCC  CED  Director  and  conducted  CED  District  meetings.  I  attended    

Reverend  Dr.  James  M.  Sloan,  Presiding  Elder  District  Executive  Board   Meetings,   Organizational   Meeting,   Checkup   Meetings,   5th  Sunday   Fellowship,   WHOMS   Mass   Meetings,   and   other  events/activities  across  the  district  and  conference.    

 

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1st   Place   Winner   Noah   Ihekaire   a   member   of   Greenville  Memorial  A.M.E.  Zion  and  the  North  Charlotte  District  Christian      

2014  GRADUATES  Caldwell   Chapel   A.M.E.   Zion  Church  

Myya  Lapourche  Davis    

Myers  Tabernacle  A.M.E.  Zion  Church  

High  School:  Jamil  Metcalf,  Breondra  Newman,  

Chris  Reeder  Greenville  Memorial  A.M.E.  

Zion  Church  High  School:  Christian  

Huntley,  Julius  McDowell,  Jr.,  Nahizm  Reid,  Jamal  Grady,  Raphael  Montgomery,  Cayla  

Peterson  College:  Tabitha  Jackson,  

Michael  Gatewood,  Thomas  Cooley,  Trina  Matthews-­‐

Seabrooks,  High  Point  University,  Master  Degree  in  Non-­‐Profit  Organization  Management  

 

Reeves  Temple  A.M.E.  Zion  Church  

Reverend  Dr.  Debra  Hall,  United  Theological  Seminary,  Alicia  McGriff    

Hopewell  A.M.E.  Zion  Church  

High  School:  TeSara  Boyd  College:  Ashley  Long,  Markel  

Reid    

Rockwell  A.M.E.  Zion  Church  

High  School:  Dameon  Broome,  Lacey  Daniel  both  from  

North  Mecklenburg  College:  Courtney  D.  Herriott,  

UNCC    

Little  Rock  A.M.E.  Zion  Church  

High  School:  Symone  Burt,  Jalleah    Cherry,  Autumn  Clark,  

William  Davis,  Lawrence  Pittman,  Rachel    Porter,  Montreal  Rice,  TheaImani  Scott,  Sean  Thomas,    

Watkins  Chapel  A.M.E.  Zion  Church  

College:  Allante  Jennings,  Jalen  Kennerly,  Rodgerica    

Torrence      

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 Little  Rock  A.M.E.  Zion  

Church    

RoyeLynn  Wallace,  Kiera    Weathers,  Phillip  White  College:  Antwan  Alexander,  

Christal  Caldwell,  Darius  Christian,  Elizabeth  Davis,  Chelsey  Isler,  Nayo    Tabron,  RitaTillman,  

Daivene  Walker  College  Graduates  

(gradschool):  Tressa    Blake,  Colena  Corbett,  Kareem  Cesar  Puranda,  Stephanie  Tenai  Staley  

 

Zion  Wesley  College:  Josh  Cuthbertson,  Hampton  University  

 Mowing  Glade  A.M.E.  Zion  

Church  High  School:  Shartavius  Dunn,  

Rock  High,  Jared  Gaston,  Rocky  River  

   

           Education  Department  VCYC  Parliamentarian.  Jamil  S.  a  member  of  Little  Rock  A.M.E.  Zion  Church  was  honored  in  2nd  Place.      

   

2013-­‐2014  HIGHLIGHTS    

v Mr.  Gilbert  McRae,  District  Director  of  Adults  continues  to  serve  as  the  ACE  coordinator  for  the  WNCC  CED  secured  57  new  ACE  (Assembly  of  Christian  Educators)  stoles  and  plans  to  attend  the  23rd  Quadrennial  Convention  on  Christian  Education  of  the  A.M.E.  Zion  Church  on  July  26  –  31,  2014  in  Greensboro,  North  Carolina.      

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v Ms.  Mary,  District  Director  of  YACM  participated  for  ensuring  that  the  VICYC  President  is  place  for  any  and  all  CED  events  and  activities.  Attended  telephone  conferences  conducted  by  the  WNCC  CED  Director  and  transported  the  District  Director  and  VICYC  President  to  meetings.  Witnessed  Sister  Danielle  Phifer  Trail  Sermon.    

 v Ms.  Sharon  Plummer,  District  Director  of  Children  assisted  the  

host  district  Children’s  Director  throughout  the  Annual  Conference  CED  Day.  Twenty-­‐four  of  the  North  Charlotte  District  children  were  in  attendance  during  camp  week  at  Dorothy  Walls  Conference  and  Retreat  Center  in  Black  Mountain  and  she  served  as  a  group  leader.      

v Ms.  Almerth  McLemore,  District  Director  of  Girl  Scouts  was  elated  with  A.M.E.  Zion  troops  at  Jonahville,  Little  Rock,  Rockwell  and  Greenville  Memorial  as  they  participated  in  a  Thinking  Day  program  and  uplifted  countries  of  Egypt,  France  and  England.  Their  community  service  projects  involved  Mom  and  Me  Tea  Party,  Loaves  and  Fishes,    

 v Salvation  Army’s  Center  of  Hope,  Investiture  and  

Rededication  Ceremony,  Relay  for  Life,  and  Valentine  cards  to  a  Child’s  Place.      

v Reverend  Dr.  Debra  Hall,  District  Director  of  Youth  provided  CED  information  through  the  use  of  various  media  to  the  entire  district  and  was  able  to  achieve  a  Doctorate  from  United  Theological  Seminary.      

v Brother  C.  (Christen)  Rashard  Alexander,  District  Director  of  Boy  Scouts,  volunteered  during  camp  week  at  Dorothy  Walls  Conference  and  Retreat  Center  in  Black  Mountain.  Brother  Alexander  served  at  Camp  John  J.  Barnhardt  in  New  London,  North  Carolina  as  Program  Director  and  leader  over  1,100  Boy  Scouts  and  Scout  Master.  He  also  established  a  scouting  unit  and  Brother  Isidore  E.  Sharp,  Jr.  became  a  new  leader  under  his  guidance.    

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 v Manquel  Thompson,  VICYC  President  of  the  North  Charlotte  

District  Christian  Education  Department  was  able  to  travel  to  the  Winter  Meeting  in  Dallas,  Texas  due  to  the  support  of  the  North  Charlotte  District  in  December.  Manquel  was  able  to  receive  a  VICYC  leadership  Certificate  and  participated  in  the  CR  Thompson  Mass  Choir  including  the  “Glow  in  the  Dark”  program.      The   North   Charlotte   District   Christian   Education   Department  

and  District  VICYC  officers  Manquel  Thompson,  President,  Autumn  Clark,   Corresponding   Secretary,   Amber   Graham,   Chaplain,   and  Noah   Ihekaire,   Parliamentarian   thank   Bishop   George   E.   Battle,   Jr.  for   his   love   offering   to   them   when   they   attended   the   Winter  Meeting  in  Dallas,  Texas.  It  was  truly  a    

honor   to   be   present   at   our   former   Christian   Education  Department   District   VICYC   President   Sister   Danielle   Phifer   Trial  Sermon  at  Greenville  Memorial  A.M.E.  Zion  Church.    

   A  special  note  of  thanks  must  be  given  to  all  District  Directors,  

Pastors,   Local   Directors,   laity   and   parents   for   their   continue  assistance  to  ensure  that  our  district  is  always  ready  to  be  counted  in  the  Western  North  Carolina  Conference.  I    am  thankful  to  Sharon  Plummer,   Mary   Crowder   and   Dr.   Debra   Hall   who   continue   to  always  support  me  and  pray  for    several  of  my  family  members  as  their  health  declines.    

To   Presiding   Elder,   Reverend   Dr.   James   M.   and   Janice   Sloan  who  have  encourage  me  in  everything  to  never  give  up  and  always  remember  to   lift  my  family  up  in  prayer.  To  my  husband  and  best  friend   in   the   entire  world  Mr.   Bill   Jones,   thank   you   for   your   love  and  kindness  I  will  never  ever  stop  loving  you.    

 

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Respectfully  Submitted,        Alesia  Jones        

                 

   

Ms.  Willie  Boyd    Salisbury  District  Director  

 To:  The  Right  Reverend  George  E.  Battle,  Jr.,  Senior  Bishop  and  

Presiding   Prelate   of   the   Western   North   Carolina   Conference,  Piedmont   Episcopal   Area;   Mrs.   Iris   M.   Battle,   Missionary  Supervisor;   Reverend   Herbert   Warren,   Presiding   Elder   of   the  Salisbury   District;   our   First   Lady,   Mrs.   Carrie   Warren;   General  Officers;   Presiding   Elders;   Pastors;   Ministers;   Conference   and  District  Offers;  and  Christian  Educators,  I  thank  God  that  once  again  it  is  with  humility  and  thanks  that  I  have  an  opportunity  to  present  the  labors  of  the  Salisbury  District  Christian  Education  Department.  

 

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This   report   highlights   activities   of   the   department   during   the  2013  -­‐  2014  conference  year.  

 In   August   the   Directors   and   I  met   at  White   Rock   A.M.E.   Zion  

Church  to  review  and  discuss  the  district  calendar  and  set  goals  for  the   year.  We   continued  meeting   each  month  with   all   directors   to  implement   the   goals   and   provide   opportunities   for   adults,   young  adults,   youth   and   children.   At   these   meetings   we   also   continued  sharing  and  analyzing  information.    

 At   the   first  meeting  we  begin  planning   for  our   first  event.  We  

decided   to   change   our   event   this   year   and   we   highlighted   the  senior  ladies  of  the  district.  We  chose  ladies  that  were  fifty-­‐five  and  older   to   participate   in   this   event.   We   called   it   “The   Divas   of   the  Salisbury  District.”   These   ladies   blessed   us  with   their   talents   and  were  a  sight  to  behold  as  they  modeled  and  presented  themselves  to   the   District.   Mrs.   Fannie   Butler,   member   of   Moore’s   Chapel  A.M.E.   Zion   Church   was   crowned   “Mrs.   Diamond   Diva   of   the  Salisbury  District.”    

 Tonya  Cornelius  continues  working  with  all  of   the  children  of  

the  District.   She   continues   teaching   throughout   the   year.   She   and  the   other   district   directors   meet   with   the   local   directors   of   each  church  to  provide  leadership  and  share  many  things  that  they  have  obtained  by  attending  the  Christian  Education  Meetings.  All  of   the  Directors  attended  the  Conference  and  District  Director’s  Meetings  that   are   held   during   the   year.   Tonya   is   forever   seeking   ways   to  teach   these   young   minds   and   she   provides   them   with   many  opportunities  to  learn  about  being  a  Christian  and  she  also  teaches  them   the   importance   of   setting   high   goals   for   themselves   and  working  to  achieve  those  goals.  

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 Jeanette   Rankin,   our   Youth   Director,   continues   meeting   with  

the   local  directors  as  well  as   the  youth  of   the  district.  She  teaches  and   trains   them   so   that   they   are   able   to   conduct   their   own  meetings   with   her   guidance.   She   and   the   youth   sponsored   a   one  night  revival  that  was  held  at  South  Iredell  A.M.E.  Zion  Church.  The  revival  was  well  attended  by  many  youth  and  adults.    

 Ernestine  Cornelius   is  our  Adult  Director.   She  meets  with   the  

adults   of   each   church   and   they   plan   the   year.   She   teaches   them  from   the   A.M.E.   Zion   Literature.   She   supports   everything   that   is  done  on  the  District.  

 Mary   Marlin   is   our   YACM   Director.   She   meets   with   the   local  

directors   and   makes   sure   they   are   organized   within   the   local  churches.   She   also   teaches   at   the   meetings   she   has   with   the  directors.    

Donna  Cuthbertson  and  Terry  Jackson  work  with  our  Boy  and  Girl   Scouts.   They   are   attempting   to   get   more   churches   on   the  district   to   organize   more   scout   troops.   Mr.   Jackson   was   just  appointed   this   conference  year   and  has  done  a  wonderful   job.  He  jumped   right   in   working.   He   also   preached   his   trail   sermon   this  year.  God  bless  you  Mr.  Jackson.  

 The  Salisbury  District  had  many  to  attend  the  Winter  Meeting  

in  Dallas,   Texas   in  December.  We   learned   a   lot   and  we  presented  some   of   the   information   to   the   district   at   different  meetings.   The  Salisbury   District   had   eight   young   men   to   participate   in   the  Western  North  Carolina  Beautillion  held  this  year.      

 

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Our   Church   School   Convention  will   convene   at   Sills   Creek   on  May   31,   2014.   Rev.   Kathy  Brown,   General   Secretary/Treasurer   of  the   Christian   Education   Department   of   the   A.M.E.   Zion   Church.    After   the   convention,   we   will   have   a   fellowship   picnic   for   the  district.  

 Tonya,  thank  you  so  much  for  all  that  you  do  to  help  me  on  this  

District.   Mrs.   Wendy   Jackson,   thank   you   for   keeping   us   well  informed   with   all   of   the   beautiful   minutes   of   every   meeting.   Mr.  Ernestine  Cornelius,  we  know   that   the  money   is   always   right   and  going  to  exactly  what  it  is  supposed  to  go.    

 Elder   Warren,   you   are   truly   a   blessing.   I   thank   God   for   you.  

Thank  you   for   the   love,   encouragement,   concern  and  support  you  have  given  me  since  I  became  the  District  Director.  

 To   all   of   the  Pastors  of   the  District,  Thank  you   for   all   of   your  

support.    I  humbly  submit  this  report  for  the  to  2013  -­‐  2014  conference  

year.    Willie  S.  Boyd  Salisbury  District  Christian  Educator  Director  

           

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Winston-­‐Salem  CED  District  Director  Report  Marie  M.  Jamerson  

Dr.  Calvin  Miller,  Presiding  Elder    

 To:    Rev.  David  Williams,  WNCC  Director  of  Christian  education    July  8th  -­‐  12,  2013    Children’s   camp   week   @   DWCRC,   Black   Mountain,   NC,   35  children  and  4  adult  chaperones  were  in  attendance.    August  10,  2013  “Back   to   School   Readiness   Rally,”   Goler   Metropolitan   AME  Zion  Church,  Rev.  Johnny  L.  Ruff,  host  Pastor,  125  participants  supplied  and  Mrs.  Mertice  Williams,  Educator  presenter.    September  21,  2013  First  Mass  Meeting,  Bethania  African  Methodist  Episcopal  Zion  Church,  Rev.  Dr.  Karen  Roberts  Miller,  host  Pastor.  This  years’  theme,  departmental  meetings  and      calendar  introduced.    October  26,  2013  “The  Master   Chef   Cook  Off”  @  Goler  Memorial   AME  @   12:30  pm.   Rev.   Dr.   George   C.   Banks,   host   Pastor.   Sixteen   churches  participated,  very  successful  Fundraiser.    December  27  -­‐30th    Winter  Meeting,   Sheraton  Hotel  Dallas,  Texas,   42  participants  attended.    February  22,  2014  

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Second   Mass   Meeting,   Goler   Metropolitan   AME   Zion   Church,            Rev.  Johnny  Ruff,  host  Pastor.  We   held   a   Black   History   Program,   all   Departments;  “Connecting  the  Dream;  Past,  Present  and  Future.”      April  18,  2014  Easter  Program  and  egg  hunt,  Bethlehem  A  M  E  Zion,  10:00  am,  Rev.   Beverly   McMillian,   host   Pastor.   Program   presented   by  host   Pastor,   “Colors   of   Easter”.   Egg   hunt,   120   plus,   children,  youth,  young  adults,  and  young  at  heart  adults  attended.      April  5,  2014  Western  North  Carolina  Conference  Beautillion,  St.   Stephens   AME   Zion   Church,   Nine   young   gentlemen  participated.      June  1,  2014  Graduates  Celebration,  Mainville  A  M  E  Zion  @  3:00  pm,  Rev.  Dorothy  Kelley,  host  Pastor.  We   recognized   W-­‐S   District   Graduates   from   High   School   to  Graduate  degrees.    In  His  Service,      Marie  M.  Jamerson  W-­‐S  District  Director  

       

   

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Statesville  CED  Report  Ms.  Cynthia  Bailey-­‐  District  Director  

Rev.  Dr.  David  R.  Baker,  Presiding  Elder    

To  the  Right  Reverend  George  E.  Battle,   Jr.,  Senior  Bishop  and   Presiding   Prelate   of   the  Western   North   Carolina   Conference,  Mrs.  Iris  M.  Battle,  Missionary  Supervisor,  to  our  Presiding  Elder  of  the   Statesville   District,   Rev.   Dr.   David   R.   Baker   and   all   other  Presiding   Elders,   Pastor   David   A.   Williams,   WNCC   CED   Director,  Conference   and   District   officers,   Ministers,   and   all   Christian  Educators,   I   greet   you   in   the   matchless   name   of   our   Lord   and  Savior,  Jesus  the  Christ.      

 Many   things   have   taken   place   on   the   Statesville   District  

and  the  WNCC  that  we  have  been  blessed  to  be  a  part  of    this  2013-­‐2014   Conference   year   and   to   God  we   give   all   the   Glory.       In   July,  thirty  five  eager  and  excited  children  attended  an  exciting  week  of  camping   fun   at   Camp   Dorothy   Walls   Conference   and   Retreat  Center.     We   shared   our   week   at   camp   with   campers   from   the  Greensboro  District.    We  had  lots  of  fun  playing  games  in  the  gym,  going   swimming,   cooking   out,   singing   around   the   camp   fire,  roasting  marshmellows,  having  movie  night,  eating  lots  of  delicious  foods,  hiking  around  the  lake,  and  playing  kickball.    We  also  had  fun  in  arts  and  crafts,  music,  and  celebrating  at  the  big  birthday  party.    We  learned  a   lot  and  enjoyed  our  Bible  Study  classes  that   focused  on   the   “Power   of   Prayer.”       A   special   thanks   goes   out   to   Rev.  Emmanuel  Bonaparte  who  teamed  up  with  me  to  teach.  Bible  study  for   the   week.         We   were   so   grateful   to   the   volunteers   from   the  Statesville   District   who   joined   in   to   help   make   our   camping  experience  a  week  to  remember.  (Rev.  Erica  Farmer,  Mrs.  Margaret  

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Nelson,  Ms.  Cheryl  McCombs,  Mr.  Bill  Shuford,  Ms.  Jackie  Clemment,  Rev.  Emmanuel  Bonaparte,  Ms.  Kaylin  Dawkins,      

Rev.   and   Mrs.   Marcus   Farmer.)     We   also   would   like   to  thank   Presiding   Elder   Baker   for   joining   us   at   our   Thursday   night  closing  program  and  Rev.  Dewayne  Tutt   for  helping   to  secure  our  bus  transportation  to  camp.      

 This   year   we   had   three   Directors’   Assembly   Meetings   to  

discuss   CED   events/activities,   and   plan   for   our   Second   Saturday  Mass  Meetings.    At    our  August  Second  Saturday  Mass  Meeting,  our  newly  appointed  district  officers  were  presented.    We  gave  special  recognition  to  our  2013  District  Graduates  and  Rev.  Darian  L.  Potts,  Valedictorian  of  Livingstone  College  Class  of    2013,  shared  words  of  inspiration.      

 On   October   26,   2013   the   Statesville   District   CED  

Department   hosted   “A   FABALOUS   FALL   BALL”   at   Clinton  Tabernacle  as  our  special  effort  for  the  year.    Cost  of  admission  was  $15.00,   dress   attire   was   “Clean,   Classy,   Christian.”     Heavy  horsd’oeuvres   were   donated,   a   jazz   band   played,   and   everyone  enjoyed  the  food,  fun,  and  fellowship.    

 At   our   November   Directors’   Assembly   Ms.   Janice  

Thompson  presented  a  workshop  entitled,  “Getting  To  Know  Your  Church.     She   shared   information   about   the   Christian   Education  Department  and  the  A.  M.  E.  Zion  Church.    Dr.  Bertha  Pittman  was  our  workshop   presenter   at   our   November   Second   Saturday  Mass  Meeting.       She   shared   experiences,   strategies,   ideas,   and   research    that  she  was  successful   in  using  while  doing  her   thesis  project  on  Rebuilding   the   Community..     This   workshop   was   sponsored   by  

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Brother   Warren   Campbell   and   the   Adult   Department.     Veterans  from  across  the  Statesville  District  were  also  honored  in  a  pinning  ceremony  for  their  dedicated  service  to  our  country.  

 In   December,   the   Statesville   District   proudly   hosted   a  

Cluster  Beautillion  Meeting   at   Shiloh  A.  M.   E.   Zion   Church   for   the  Salisbury,  Winston  Salem,  and  Statesville  Districts.    The  purpose  of  the  meeting  was   to   inform   parents   and   interested   persons   about  the  2014  Beautillion.      

   Mrs.   Delora   Steele,   Ms.   Cheryl   McCombs,   Ms.   Cameron  

Loritts,  Bro.  Warren  Campbell,   and   the  District  Director,   attended  the  2014  Winter  Meeting  in  Dallas,  Texas        

 In  January,    the  Statesville  District  CED  Department  joined  

with  the  Missionary  Buds  of  Promise  for  the  “Knots  of  Love  Blanket  Project.    Mt.  Vernon  A.  M.  E.  Zion  Church  hosted  the  event  and  Mrs.  Janice   Tutt  was   the   project   coordinator.     Blankets  were  made   for  children  in  the  hospital  in  Winston  Salem.        

 In  February,  we  celebrated  Black  History  Month  by  having  

each   District   Director   and   their   department   do   a   presentation   at  our   Second   Saturday   Mass   Meeting.     Our   theme   was,   “Black   is  …Success   to   Significance.”     Bro.   Michael   Gillespie,   Young   Adult  District   Director,   presented   to   the   the   Adult   and   Young   Adult  Departments.     Ms.   Cheryl   McCombs   did   a   presentation   on   Rosa  Parks.     Mrs.   Delora   Steele   presented   on   behalf   of   the   Youth  Department.  

 During  the  Easter  break,  Mrs.  Delora  Steele  and  the  Youth  

Department   hosted   a   very   successful   and   well   attended   two   day  

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youth   revival.     The   theme   was,”My   set   back   is   a   set   up   for   my  comeback.”    Rev.  Daril  Scott,   from  the  Winston  Salem  District  and  Mr.   Vincent   Smith,   a   retired   professional   football   player   from  Statesville,  were  the  motivational  speakers.  

 This   year,   we   had   two   youth   to   represent   the   Statesville  

District  in  the  2014  Beautillion.    These  youth  were  Nicholas  Lackey  who   attends   Shiloh  A.  M.   E.   Zion  Church   and  Tevin   Seymore  who  attends  Mt.  Pleasant  A.  M.  E.  Zion  Church.      Tyquan  Scott  from  Piney  Grove   A.   M.   E.   Zion   Church   presented   two   musical   selections   as  talent   from   the   Statesville   District.     Rev.   Reginal   Keitt   served   as  master  of  ceremony.    Rev.  Marcus  Farmer  and  Lionell  Pruitt  helped  with  parking  and  supervised  our  participants..    Justice  Robinson,    Maya  Keitt,  and  Morgan  Keitt  served  as  hostesses.    The  Statesville  and  Salisbury  Districts  provided  snack  when    Beautillion  rehearsal  was   held   at   Mt.   Pleasant   A.   M.   E.   Zion   Church   in   Statesville.       I  served  on  the  2014  Beautillion  Photo  Committee.    

 Cheryl   McCombs,   Bee   Aberthany,   Nicholas   Lackey,   Jamil  

Lizardi,   Cameron   Loritts,   Anna   Mayes,   Alexis   Williams,   Reuje  Hayden  and  I,  went  to  the  Southeastern  Regional   in  Lancaster,  SC.    Mrs.   Delora   Steele,   Youth   Director,   planned   the   trip,     but   was  unable  to  attend  because  of  the  death  of  her  mother.    We  are  truly  grateful   to   Mr.   Russell   Lackey   for   adjusting   his   schedule   to  transport  us  in  the  van.  

 Our  Sunday  School  Convention  2014  was  held   at   Smyre’s  

Chapel  A.  M.  E.  Zion  Church  in  Catawba,  North  Carolina  on  May  10,  2014.    Rev.  John  Phifer  was  the  host  pastor.      

 

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The   Statesville   District   is   proud   to   celebrate   their   2014  Graduates   -­‐twenty-­‐two  High   School  Graduates   and   eleven  College  Graduates   one   of   which   is   a   Doctorial   Candidate   and   one   is   a  Master’s  Degree  Candidate.    

TO  GOD  BE  THE  GLORY  FOR  THE  GREAT  THINGS  HE  HAS  DONE!  

 To    Mrs.   Bettye  M.   Lackey,   thank   you   so  much   for   all   of     the  

help,   love,   support,   encouragement,   feedback,   and   guidance   you  have  given  me  not  only  this  year,  but  through  the  years  that  I  have  been    blessed   to   serve  as  CED  Director   for   the  Statesville  District.      THANKS  FOR  BEING  A  GREAT  MENTOR!        

To   Presiding   Elder   Baker,   Mrs.   L.   Tate   and   the   CED   Board,    Pastors,   District   Officers,   Local   Directors,   members   of   the  Statesville   District,   and   every   one   who   helped   to   make   this   a  successful  conference  year,  thanks  for  your  support,  and  as  always,  thanks  for  all  you  do  for  CED.    

 Humbly  submitted,    Cynthia  Bailey  Statesville  District  CED  Director  

       

   

 

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 Charlotte  District  Christian  Education  Department  

Report  of  Stewardship  to  the    Western  North  Carolina  Annual  Conference-­‐  

Rev.  Cathy  Henderson    

 To  The  Right  Reverend  Bishop  George  E.  Battle,  Jr.,  Presiding  Prelate,  Missionary  Supervisor  Mrs.  Iris  M.  Battle,  Presiding  Elders,  General  Officers,  Pastors,  Ministers,  District  Officers,  Delegates  and  all  assembled:      “Praise  be  to  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ!  In  his  great  mercy  he  has  given  us  new  birth  into  a  living  hope  through  the  resurrection  of  Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead,  and  into  an  inheritance  that  can  never  perish,  spoil  or  fade.”  1  Peter  1:3-­‐4a    I  begin  this  report  with  praise  and  thanksgiving.  I  am  appreciative  of  the  opportunity  to  serve  the  Charlotte  District  and  I  am  grateful  for  the  leadership  and  support  of  our  Presiding  Elder,  Rev.  Dr.  Benjamin  L.  Morrow.  I  am  eternally  grateful  for  the  recognition  and  encouragement  Elder  Morrow  regularly  gives  to  those  of  us  working  in  the  body  of  Christ.      We  have  had  a  productive  year  on  the  Charlotte  District.  Christian  Education  District  Directors  have  been  active  and  available  to  consult  with  churches.  Local  churches  and  CED  directors  have  been  participatory  in  district  events  and  most  churches  report  that  they  are  thriving.      Year  Highlights    Camp  week  2013  was  a  roaring  success!  We  had  12  children  to  attend.  Our  own  Rev.  Lakeshia  McCoy  served  as  the  Bible  teacher    for  the  week  in  addition  to  serving  as  a  chaperone  along  with  her  husband.  We  also  had  Ms.  Sandra  Williams  and  Ms.  Janice  Morris  (China  Grove)  serving  as  chaperones.      Our  first  Christian  Education  Mass  meeting  led  by  the  Adult  

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Department  which  featured  a  spiritual  gifts  workshop  facilitated  by  Rev.  Dr.  Elvin  Sadler.  (Moore’s  Sanctuary,  Host  Church)        In  November,  our  Christian  Education  Liturgical  Calendar  Tea  served  as  our  feature  program  for  the  year.  (Weeping  Willow,  Host  Church)  This  was  a  splendid  and  informative  event.    

 In   April,   the   Western   North   Carolina   Conference   2014  

Beautillion   was   a   splendid   event   and   we   had   three   young   men  representing  our  district:    

 v Chase  McCullough  –  Walls  Memorial  AME  Zion    v Jordan  Harrington  –  Hood  Memorial  AME  Zion    v Robert  Jackson,  Weeping  Willow  AME  Zion    

 These  young  men  represented  us  well  and  we  appreciate  the  investment  of  time  and  resources  that  they,  their  parents  and  supporters  made.  

 Labors      Churches  visited  by  this  director  ..........................................................  4    Meetings  held  with  local  directors    .....................................................  3      Workshops  conducted  for  district  churches  ...................................  2      Workshops  conducted  within  WNCC  .................................................  5      I  cannot  close  this  report  without  recognizing  our  District  

team.  I  am  grateful  for  their  support,  encouragement  and  their  work.  TEAM….  Together  Everyone  Accomplishes  More.  Ms.  Sandra  Williams,  Mr.  Bernard  Elmore,  Mrs.  Lynette  Simms  and  Ms.  Marcia  Black  ….THANK  YOU…without  you,  we  would  not  have  accomplished  all  that  we  did.  

 

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It   is   with   both   joy   and   tender   emotions   that   I   relinquish  my  position   as   the   Charlotte   District   Christian   Education   Director.   I  have  enjoyed  serving  as  a  Charlotte  District  CED  officer  for  1o  years  and  the  district  director  for  the  last  6  years.  It  has  been  an  honor  to  serve   the   Lord   in   this   way.   I   issue   a   heartfelt   thank   you   to   the  Bishops   that   appointed  me,   to   the   Conference   board   of   Christian  Educators,   to   each   of   the   district   directors,   the   Pastors   and  churches  of  the  Charlotte  District  and  to  the  pastors,  churches  and  Christian   educators   of   the   Western   North   Carolina  Conference….thank   you   all   for   10   years   of   support   and   giving  me  many   opportunities   to   share   with   you   as   I   grew.   May   God   richly  bless  you  all.    

 Being  a  Christian  Educator  is  a  lifelong  pursuit…the  more  I  live  

IN   CHRIST,   the   more   I   know   OF   CHRIST…the   more   I   know   OF  CHRIST,   the   more   determined   I   become   to   persuade   others   to  KNOW  and  LIVE   IN  CHRIST!  As  a  paraphrase  of  Timothy’s  words:  Study   (continuously)   to   show   yourself   approved,   a   workman   for  God’s   use   and   glory   who   will   not   be   ashamed   (for   lack   of  knowledge),  but   is  able   to  consistently  and  rightly  divide  (discern  and  apply)  the  word  of  truth.    

 Another  year  and  God  STILL  gets  the  glory!    Respectfully  Submitted,      Rev.  Cathy  Henderson    Charlotte  District  CED  Director    

   

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Western  North  Carolina  Conference  Christian  Education  Department          

Bishop  George  E.  Battle,  Jr.,  Presiding  Prelate  Rev.  David  Williams,  Conference  Director  Mr.  Gilbert  McRae,  ACE  Coordinator  

 Assembly  of  Christian  Educators    Memberships/Stoles  Report  

     CHARLOTTE  DISTRICT  Angela  Taylor,  Michelle  Lawson,  Valerie  Franklin,  Lynette  Sims,  

Rudell   Washington,   Hattie   Walker,  Evelyn   Melton,   Alice   Tinsley,  Marcia  Black,  Johnnie  Waldo,  Ronda  Forbes,  Alma  Moss,  

ACE   STOLES   -­‐  Angela   Taylor,   Valerie   Franklin,   Michelle  Lawson  

                 LINCOLNTON  DISTRICT  Lillian  Williams,   Dottie   Dingle,   Connie  Williams,   Pearlie   Love,  

Rose   McKnight,   Leondras   Davis,   Mildred   Sadler,   Brenda   Friday,  Renee   Knight,   Parthenia     Friday,   Winston   Bagley,   Shirley   Ervin,  Nerissa  James,  Juanita  Cumberlander,  Essie  McGill,  Vergie  Mitchem,  Linda   Faye   Starnes,   Rev.   David   Williams,   Lou   Loudon,   Sis.   Grace  Sims,   Sis.   Tamera   Harden,   Rev.   Gregory   Floyd,   Rev.   Anarah  Henderson,   Rev.   Amanda   Anderson,   Rev.   Wilbert   Davis,   Rev.  Tabatha   Stanback,   Dr.   George   McNeely,   Rev.   Anarah   Henderson,  Rev.  Wilbert  Davis    

NORTH  CHARLOTTE  DISTRICT  Dr.  Dwayne  A.  Walker,  Gilbert  McRae,  Erica  Bridges,  Antoinette  

Cody,   Narcissus   Lowery,   Dorothy   Cousar,   Rev.   Deborah   DuBois,  

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Rev.  Rebecca  Warren,  Rev.  Belinda  Austin,  Rev.  Belinda  Austin,  Rev.  James   Lenoir,   Bro.   Christan   Alexander,   Joyce   Zimmerman,   Dr.  Sheldon  R.  Shipman,  Dr.  Mary  Love  Almerth  McLemore,    Sharon  Plummer,  Emma  Little,  Linda  Crawford,  Linda  Burton,  Rev.  Adrianne   Dean,   Christina   Little,   Deloris   Judge,   Elaine   judge,  Kenneth  Martin,  Angela  Blackmon,  Gary  Dawkins,  Deborah  Smith,  Evelyn   Hood,   Phyllis   Martin,   Mary   Lowery,   Jackie   Stinson,   Rev.  Steven  Howard,  Debora  Howard,  Angela  Norman  Chance,  Geraldine  Little,   Stephanie   Adams,   Randy   Cherry,   Rev.   Ellison   Bowkman,  Linda   Bowman,   Sue   Purdie,   Charlotte  Griffin,   Peggy  Johnson,   Rev.  Jarma   Chisholm,   Susan   House,   Doris   Chisholm,   Rev.   Mark   Evans,  Evelyn   Hill   Craig,   Deborah   House,   Evelyn   Bradshaw,   Rev.   Myra  Sims,  Sis.  LaTasha  Gary,  Tia  Crowder,  Dorothy  Morrison,  Dr.  James  M.  Sloan,    

ACE  STOLES  -­‐  Tia  Crowder,  Evelyn    Hood    SALISBURY  DISTRICT  Willie  Boyd,  Dr.  Yvonne  Tracey,  Shirley  Holness,  Carol  Waller,  

Marcy  Wiggins,   Michael   Allison,   Karen   Hicks,   Jean   Kennedy,   Rev.  Patrick   Tate,   Delphine   McCullough,   Rev.   Thomas   Lee,   Twanda  Mitchell,  Edrena  Beatty,  Rev.  Zacharias  Allen,  Sr.,  Melissa  Gladden,  Ashley   Grier,   Dr.   Mary   Ponds,   Rev.   Rudolph   Cornelius,   Ernestine  Cornelius,   Tonya   Cornelius,   Mary   Starks,   Sheila   Pinkston,   Cylista  Brady,   Kaye   Graham,   Donna   Cuthbertson,   Rev.   Harold   Jordan,  Sylvester  Cuthbertson,  La  Toya  Jones,  Andrea  Frontis,  Mary  Miller,  Marlene   Jones,   Sherece   White,   Rev.   Bobbie   Samuels,   Jeanette  Rankin,  Renee  Bennett,  Julia  Allison,  Eugenia  Caldwell,  Jean  Miller,  Jackie   Propst,   Dorothy   Gill-­‐Smith,   Mavis   Moss,   Wendy   Jackson,  Edna   McCullough,   Sis.   Clara   Tandy,   Christal   McRae,Catherine  Rivens,   Robbie     Davis,   Brenda   Alston,   Judy   Jordan,   Mary   Marlin,  Jennifer  Kennedy            

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STATESVILLE  DISTRICT  Cynthia  Bailey,  Bessie  Baker,  Forrest  Bonapart,  Rev.  Emmanuel  

Bonapart,  Hazeline  Ford,  Paula  Gaither,  Rev.  Sheila  Chambers,  Rev.  Reginald  Keitt,  Twanda  Keitt,,  Bettye  Lackey,  Russell    Lackey,  Jerry  McCombs,   Margaret   Nelson,   Rev.   Darian   Potts,   Ava   Ramseur,  Delora   Steele,   Lazona   Tate,   Rev.,   Dewayne   Tutt,   Janet   Tutt,   Sarah  Wilson,   Ava   Farmer,   Rev.   Marcus   Farmer,   Cynthia   Bess,   Shirley  Cuthbertson,  Cheryl  McCombs,  Dr.  David  R.  Baker  

ACE     STOLES   -­‐   Shirley   Cuthbertson,     Cheryl  McCombs,    Lazona  Tate  

         WINSTON  SALEM    DISTRICT  Marie   Jamerson,   Delinda   Anderson,Antonio   Henderson,Hope  

Fortune,   Faye  Williams,   Shirley   Kindle,   Natalie   Summers,   Annette  Wilson,   Rev.   Jimmie   Ruff,   Jimi   Ruff,   Catherine   Speller,   Shirley  Allen,Rev.   Gloria   Thomas,   James   Thomas,   Angela   McLean,   Melvin  McLean,   Tony   Hawkins,   Thomasina   Hawkins,   Robert   Jamerson,  Fulton   McSwain,Sr.,   Lizzie   Anthony,   Eleanor   Logan,   Rachel  Highsmith,  Rev.  Louis  Hunter,  Jr.,  Dr.  Karen  Miller,  Isabella  Luther,  Sharon  Hargrave,  Betty  Bowman,  Shirley  Scott,  Dr.  Calvin  L.  Miller,  

 ACE    STOLES  -­‐  Angela  McLean,      Melvin  McLean  

                 Total  ACE  Memberships/Stoles  

 Charlotte  District  -­‐12                                        Lincolnton  District  -­‐  28  North  Charlotte  District  -­‐56              Salisbury  District  -­‐52  Statesville  District-­‐27                                    Winston  Salem  District-­‐30  Total  -­‐ACE  Memberships  for  2014  -­‐205  Total  Members  to  be  Stoled-­‐12  

 Submitted  by,    Gilbert  McRae  June  13,  2014  

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SUNDAY  SCHOOL  DEPARTMENT  CHECK  LIST  Literature  Review    

  Exhibits  Biblical  principles     Communicates  the  will/purpose  of  God     Constructs  critical  thinking     Connects  concepts  to  real  life     Meets  all  students  learning  needs     Provides  evaluation  or  reflection     Addresses  diverse  cultural/language  needs    

Supplies/  Resources    

_______ Use aids/materials/ resources to enhance lesson ______ Incorporates technology

_______ Funds readily available for supplies  

Community  /Context    

  CED   makes   connections   with   community  leaders     CED/teachers   inventories   gifts,   talents,  skill,  knowledge  of  community     CED  assesses  the  needs  of  the  community     CED   explores   educational   opportunities  within  community       CED  considers  issues  that  impact  lives  of  the  people  (such  as  economic,  social,  health,  political)  

Age  Progression    

______ Are different generations represented in Sunday School _______ Persons are nurtured to progress from one stage to another _______ There are active classes for all from cradle roll to adult _______ CED has the ability to retain members through

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age progression _______ Persons give evidence of the faith throughout their age progression ______ There is a high dropout rate amongst different

age groups _______ The CED celebrates transitions from one stage to another(such as cradle roll, primary, junior… high school graduation, college…)  

Attendance    

_______ Attendance records are kept for all classes _______ Follow up is made for absences _______ A record is kept for all visitors _______ Are new classes needed to meet needs of persons present continuous basis? _______ A comparison is done to indicate decline and growth.