GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 1 APRIL 2019

VOL. 34, NO. 03 WOMEN’S HOME AND OVERSEAS MISSIONARY SOCIETY APRIL 2019

A FIRST AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH (BROOKLYN, NEW YORK) MISSION EDUCATION PUBLICATION

GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 2 APRIL 2019

Inside This Issue Page

NY City District Conference Report 3

CSW63 & World Federation 5

Ecumenical Women Worship 6

First Church Missionaries in Action 7

April Days 8

Mission Education: How Leaders Make Good Decisions 9

May Days 10

Women in History: President Alcestis Coleman 11

May Days 12

Senior Thing: Remove Hazards from House 13

Convention 2019 15-17

Upcoming 18

Easter Let us remember that Easter points to one great event—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Everything Jesus had taught about the real mean-ing of life was proven when God raised him from the dead. The resurrection of Jesus speaks a victo-rious word to us today. In spite of our haunting questions and problems, Easter affirms the mighty truth that God lives in us and we in him. Easter brings us renewed assurance that God loves us with a love that is greater than any we can imagine. May this Easter vision give us strength for victori-ous living every day of the year.

During the Lenten Season we are reminded of God’s precious gift to us, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is during this time of year that we as Chris-tians refocus our commitment on personal sacrifice. The Lenten Season causes us to give up those things that we covet and are usually of no nutritional value in our lives. Our sacrifices are typically of a personal nature and hence they have no real impact on others. When we really think about Jesus Christ and His dis-play of agape love, His selflessness beyond measure, our inward focus changes to an outward focus for our fellowman. Jesus Christ displayed throughout His time on Earth a commitment to taking care of the less fortunate amongst us by feeding the hungry, healing the sick and most important of all, giving his life so that we could be forgiven of our sins. It is because of these tremendous offerings that we must be reminded during Lent that more is required of us than just a per-sonal sacrifice, but a sacrifice to care for one another. In Isaiah 58:6-7 we learn the type of fast that God chooses is to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke[.] […] to share your food with the hungry and provide the poor wanderer with shelter—when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood[.]

As missionaries let us continue to follow in the foot-steps of our missionary leaders and uplift our local Supply Secretaries, whose goals continue to be helping those in need. JoAnn O. Monroe has worked tirelessly to feed the hungry and clothe the needy through nu-merous outreach projects, both locally and abroad. This Lenten season let us shift from personal sacrifices to sacrificing for our fellowman.

By KiRondi Harris Long Island District

Easter, the most important observance of the Christian Church—the resurrection of Christ from the dead—is supposed to remind us of the meaning of that event. Commerical interests, pushing Easter bunnies, new clothes, cards, flowers, baskets, candy and toys, sometime make it hard to stay focused on the real purpose of celebrating Easter. In addition to the above, attempts by business interests to make Easter a “Second Christmas” have spawned an Easter-oriented toy industry and a massive live-animal business selling millions of rabbits, baby chicks and ducks each year. There is another significant level of concern with our Easter celebration. Although many attempts have been been made to link the Easter bunny and Easter egg traditions to the resurrection, those traditions actually divert attention away from celebrating the resurrection. “What happened on the third day?” asked the church school teacher to a group of preschoolers one Easter morning. “The Easter bunny brought eggs,” was the immediate and unequivocal reply. As children grow and learn that the Easter bunny is a myth passed on to them as truth, they have less reason to believe what is taught them as truth about the resurrection. Parents, leaders and teachers of children are in large part responsible for this confusion and lack of knowledge. We must teach our children why we celebrate Easter and begin to down play and eliminate the secular, commercial celebration of Easter. We must help them understand the signficance of the season. Consider giving a child a book at Easter—one that expresses the love and sacrifice represented by the observance of Easter. Plant seeds and let your child watch carefully for an amazing demonstration of new life.

Excerpted From To Celebrate,

by ‘Alternatives’

GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 3 APRIL 2019

Friday Evening, March 8, 2019

By God’s grace and mercy, the New York City District was blessed to hold its 18th Session of the District Conference at the Caldwell Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, where Rev. Ezra Maize was Host Pastor. Theme: “The Freedom Church: Retooling Our People”.

The Communion Candlelight Service opened with the processional hymn, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Jesus The Light of the World)”, and missionaries of the Women’s Home and Overseas Mis-sionary Society (Sis. Ruth Young, Dis-trict President) processed with candles under lowered lighting. During the wor-ship hour the Caldwell Church Choir and the Greater Hood Church Choir rendered selections, and the New York City Dis-trict Praise Dancers debuted (Sis. Odessa Hickman, Founder); this intergeneration-al liturgical ensemble rendered praise in motion to the song, “God Is Here.” It was awesome! The W.H.&O.M.S. Dis-trict Officers served as Candlelight Cere-mony readers, and the ceremony conclud-ed singing “This Little Light of Mine”. ’The Communion Sermon, “Don’t Get Stuck in Shittim”, was taken from Joshua 3:1 and intently preached by Rev. Julius Walls, Jr., Pastor of Greater Hood A.M.E. Zion Church. The conference gathered at the altar for the Holy Com-munion where Presiding Elder Rev. A. Alfred Carson and Presiding Elder Rev. Keith I. Harris, served as Celebrants.

Evening collection: $2,200. The fel-lowship hymn, “It Is Well With My Soul”, preceded the evening benediction by Rev. Walls.

Saturday, March 9, 2019 - Morning Session

The Devotion Team, consisting of Sis. Deidre Davis, Sis. Regina Hill, Sis. Edith Mayfield, and Sandra Coleman, set the spiritual tone through song, prayer and scripture reading to give way to testimo-ny and praise from persons attending this worshipful conference.

Following devotion, Rev. Aldon Alfred Carson, Presiding Elder of the New York

City declared the 18th Session of the New York City District Conference open for all official business.

Electoral proceedings included: Elec-tion of Secretary: Sis. Xellex Riveria; Election of Marshalls: Sis. Glinda Clark, Rev. Tonya Morrissey, and Bro. Marvin Mayfield; and Election of the Timekeep-er: Sis. Ruth Young. Sis. Katrina Brown called the Roll of Pastors, with a directive from Presiding Elder Carson for each Pastor to name and confirm the attend-ance of his/her Delegate. Rev. Ezra Maize gave the Report on Rules, which included establishing the bar as the first seven rows across the sanctuary. By instruction, each Delegate reported on one significant event that took place at his/her local church. All first-time pas-tors and a few seasoned pastors gave Pas-tor Reports. Presiding Elder Carson called for the First Lady of the New York City District, Mrs. Dorian M. Carson, to bring greetings.

The Report of the District Studies Com-mittee (Rev. Monica Marshall Chairper-son) 54 Ross (Caldwell), Charles Gawoo (Church on the Hill); Derrick Scott (Calvary); Tameeka Coleman (St. Peters) David Aiken, Jr. (Shaw), Aron Melvin (Shaw) and Earl Young (Shaw). Each candidate gave a 2.5 minute discourse, and motions by seriatim, resulted in all seven candidates receiving their Local Preacher License.

Departmental leaders of the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society (Sis. Ruth Young); Christian Education Department (Bro. Cartez Johnson); Ush-ers (Sis. Odessa Hickman, representing Sis. Barbara Dumas); Prayer Coordinator (Rev. Andrew Teagle); and Evangelism (Rev. Classtine Pendarvis and Rev.

Charles Young) made announcements with respect to upcoming calendar events and projects.

Afternoon Session Sis. Xellex Riveria, a Millennial, facili-

tated the Teaching Ministry: “Airplane Mode” (signifying “when something stops making a connection”). The Dis-trict Conference learned from Sis. Riveria the different generational categories: 1925-1945 – Silent Generation; 1946-1964 – Baby Boomers; 1965-1979 – Generation X; 1980 1994 – Millenials; 1995 – present – Generation Z, and why young adults are underrepresented or altogether missing from our houses of worship.

WH&OMS Candidates, Johnsilynn Maize-Daniels for General Youth Secre-tary and Verdelle Cunningham for Gen-eral Treasurer, greeted the District Con-ference and appealed to the New York City District for its support and votes as we move towards the 29th Quadrennial Convention. The following visitors greeted the District Conference: Rev. George W. Maize III (former Presiding Elder, NJ Conference); Rhandi M. Stith, Conference President, Lay Council; Pre-siding Elder Rev. Keith I. Harris (Long Island District, who attended Friday, March 8).

Preceding the Noon Day Worship Ser-mon, the Christian Education Department Youth Choir rendered selections and Sis. Alicia Teagle ministered in a praise dance. Rev. Edwrin Sutton, Pastor of Smith Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church (Poughkeepsie, NY), preached from Luke 8:49-56, on the subject: “How To Han-dle A Church That’s Asleep”. This 4-prong sermon illustrated that pastors must (1) encourage the weary (preach with articulation, excellence and celebra-tion); (2) control the hindrances (i.e., people who disagree with a vision, causes division); (3) be like Jesus, who ad-dressed the child (Church) to “get her up”; and (4) invite Jesus in the room. The District Conference drew to a close

as it called for the Report of the Courtesy Committee (Sis. Ruth Young, Chair;

Odessa Hickman and Rev. Amanda Lyle-Coke) and the Financial Report (Rev.

Report On 18TH SESSION OF THE

NEW YORK CITY DISTRICT CONFERENCE Caldwell Temple AME Zion Church, Bronx, NY

Rev. A. Alfred Carson, Presiding Elder By Ruth Young, Delegate & Edith Cain, Alternate Delegate

Shaw AME Zion Church, Corona, NY

Rev. Aldon Alfred Carson

Presiding Elder

Continued on page 14

GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 4 APRIL 2019

GOOD NEWS is published monthly [except August and 2 July/s 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: goodnewsfirstchurch.org.

MATTIE WILSON TAYLOR, EDITOR

Dr. Marvin D. Hooks, Sr., Pastor

Deadline for submission of articles is the 20th of each month. Material may be emailed to Editor: goodnewseditor@aol.com. All articles subject to review and edit by Editor.

If interested in access to monthly GN publication, enter email address at goodnewsfirstchurch.org. Send comments/questions to goodnewsdigital@gmail.com. Annual Subscription to GOOD NEWS is $15.00, made payable to “First AME Zion Church” 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.

From The Editor

Easter greetings of love, peace, faith, hope and joy…..

Easter points to one great event—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Jesus speaks a victorious word to us today. In spite of our questions and problems, Easter affirms the mighty truth that God lives in us and we in Him. Easter brings us renewed assurance that God loves us with a love that is greater than any we can imagine. Now that’s good news!

W.H.&O.M. Society Convention fever is rising. Anticipation is building and plans are progressing. We are excited and hope that you are equally excited about the rich experience that the 29th Quadrennial Convention in Orlando, Florida is sure to provide.

This month we continue our convention updates and highlights. Much of the information on pages 15-17 can be found on the Society’s website (www.whoms.org). Registration and other forms can also be downloaded, and one can register on line via CVENT

MISSION STUDY

Wait!

Now in the place where He was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid."

John 19:41

Read: John 19:31-42

Even in the "wait", God is at work!

Friday evening to Sunday morning was a

time of waiting - waiting in fear, waiting in

hiding, waiting in doubt. It is in this blank

space of waiting that hope can be found. It

is in this blank space that things seem to be

quiet and nothing is happening. Have you

ever lived in a “blank space” moment?

It is quiet, things seem hopeless, and it

appears that nothing will ever change. But,

it is in this blank space that the greatest

miracle is taking place.

May we never forget that in our blank

spaces we have a mighty God that is still in

the miracle business. He is still moving

mountains on our behalf. He is still breaking

chains. He is still resurrecting dreams. He is

still saving lives. He is still on His throne!

He sees! He knows! He’s working even

when all we see is a blank space!

https://www.creativebiblestudy.com/Easter-Bible-study.html

GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 5 APRIL 2019

More than 5,200 women and men representing civil society, along with at least 1,850 delegates from govern-ments, attended this year’s 63rd Ses-sion of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW63), the United Na-tions largest gathering on women’s rights issues.

Among these thousands of at-tendees were members of the World Federation of Methodist and Unit-ing Church Women (WFM&UCW) led by Dr. Brenda L.G. Smith, NGO representative for the World Federation. At least a dozen AME Zion women were among those at-tending as members of the WFM&UCW.

From Monday, March 11 to Fri-day, March 22, 2019, governments and civil society organizations debat-ed and negotiated over the theme “Social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls” which focused on what it would mean for countries to ensure social protection, public services and sustainable infrastructure that pro-mote rights and equality of women and girls. The Commission also dis-cussed a focus area, “Women and girls of African descent.”

The session provided an oppor-tunity to review progress towards gender equality and the empower-ment of women, identify challenges, set global standards and norms and formulate policies to promote gen-

eral equality and women’s empower-ment worldwide.

The session was also a key oppor-tunity for policy makers, advocates, researchers and activists to network and strategize, mobilize and plan new initiatives and actions to further the cause of gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Although the official sessions of

the Commission’s two-week events were held at United Nations head-quarters, numerous parallel events were held in the Church Center (located across the street from the UN ) and in other nearby locations. Most of the parallel events were or-ganized by the NGO Committee on the Status of Women, which is a group of New York-based women’s NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC (UN Economic and Social Council). These sessions were open to all interested persons and most did not require special identification to attend, as was required for attend-ance and participation in events held at the UN headquarters.

At CSW63 Youth asked for Increased Investments,

Accountability, and a Seat at Decision-Making Tables

Hundreds of young people and youth leaders participated in Inter-generational Dialogue, posed ques-tions to policy makers and Heads of State on how they propose to engage

youth in policy discussions, improve social protection and public services for survivors of violence and how they can ensure youth leadership in the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and platform for Action, which will mark its 25th anniversary in 2020.

.

What is the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)?

CSW, functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), is a global policy-making body dedicated exclusively to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women. The Commission was estab-lished by ECOSOC resolution of June 21, 1946 with a mandate to pre-pare recommendations on promoting women’s rights in political, econom-ic, civil, social and educational fields.

The Commission is also responsi-ble for monitoring, reviewing and appraising progress achieved and problems encountered in the imple-mentation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action of 1995 and of the outcomes of the 23rd special session of the General Assembly of 20000, and to support gender main-streaming.

[This report continues next month

with articles on the Thursdays in Black observance at CSW63, Outcomes from the sessions, the Agreed Conclusion on the priority theme, and more]

Members & supporters of the World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women,

along with Rev. Dionne Boissiere, CCUN Chaplain (center). Dr. Brenda Smith (extreme right)

GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 6 APRIL 2019

Ecumenical Women Lead Worship At Church Center of United Nations

During CSW63 The Reverend Frances O.

Campbell, Assistant Pastor of Arch-er Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, Windsor, Connecticut, wife of the Reverend William L. Campbell, pas-tor; and Christian Education Director for the New England Conference, was the morning Meditation Messen-ger on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, during the Ecumenical Women wor-ship, when the World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Wom-en was responsible for the service.

Rev. Campbell spoke on the wor-ship theme, “Strengthened by God, Working for Justice” and the theme’s scriptural reference chosen by the worship committee, Jeremiah 22:3 “This is what the Lord says: Do what is just and right. Rescue from the hand of the oppressor the one who has been robbed. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the fa-therless or the widow, and do not shed innocent blood in this place.”

Rev. Campbell reminded us that the Prophet Jeremiah’s message still exists for us today. We are our sis-ters’ keepers. In order to be strength-ened by God we must have a rela-tionship with him. We also need a horizontal relationship with others, starting in our churches, communi-ties, our houses. Her challenge to us was to continue in prayer, serve oth-ers less fortunate, seize moments to help, engage, educate, elevate, and rejoice in the calling. Her message was well received.

One of the integral parts of the Commission on the Status of Women 63 (CSW63) are these Ecumenical Women Morning Worship Services held at the Church Center of the United Nations (CCUN) from 8:00am-8:30am.

Ecumenical Women is an interna-tional coalition of church denomina-tions and ecumenical organizations which have status with the Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC) or the Department of Public Information (DPI) at the United Nations. The World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women, which in-cludes the Women’s Home and Over-seas Missionary Society as a mem-ber, is a part of Ecumenical Women. Dr. Brenda L.G. Smith is our Non-Governmental Organization Repre-sentative to the United Nations.

Again this year Joan Capel, New York City District, served on the Worship Committee which is charged with creating a worship curriculum for the daily worship for ten days during the CSW session.

Each group that participates in the daily worship crafts its worship in its own unique way and each day at-tendees can expect to participate in a beautiful worship experience.

Kudos to The Reverend Dionne Boissiere, CCUN Chaplain and the first Black Woman to hold that posi-tion, for coordinating and helping facilitate the worship experiences.

Circle of Sisters

Chapel Altar Display

Rev. Frances Campbell, Morning Messenger

Rev. William Campbell

Rev. Frances Campbell

Rev. Campbell with International Delegate

GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 7 APRIL 2019

During Women’s History Month, mem-bers of the Christian Education Depart-ment (CED) and the Women’s Home & Overseas Missionary Society inter-viewed seniors and presented their his-tory during the morning worship ser-vice. We celebrate and salute these phenomenal women who have lived lives of purpose and given back in good measure what God entrusted to them. We would do well to emulate the dedi-cation, commitment, hard work and love for God, church and community they demonstrated along the way. We pray God’s continued blessings upon them for all the days of their lives.

Mrs. Carrie Lewis Nia Kimpson, Youth Missionary and CED Youth interviewed Mrs. Carrie Lewis, immediate past director of the Soup Kitchen and Life Mem-ber. Mrs. Lewis is 92 years old and was born in Saugerties, NY and lived there through high school. She moved to NYC in 1941 and worked for Wool-worth’s Department store for 30 years. She has attended First Church since 1941 and has always been an active and involved member. She was a member of the Floral Club, Finance Committee, Sunday School teacher and Life Mem-ber. Her favorite scripture is Psalm 23. She advised Nia to keep coming to church and doing what you can and add-ed, “I know you will because your fami-ly will keep you on the right track”.

Mrs. Hattie Owusu Tylesha Castro, age 9, Youth Missionary and CED Youth, interviewed Mrs. Hattie Owusui, age 90, past president of the Joint Usher Board. Mrs. Owusu was born on October 24, 1928 in Hookerton, NC and has lived in NY for 65 years and has been a member of First Church for 35 years. She worked in various positions for

Interfaith and Brooklyn Jewish Hospi-tals. Mrs. Owusu is a Deaconess, Life Matron, member of the Stewardess Board and the Soup Kitchen ministry where she distributes clothing for those in need. She has been honored by the Lions Club and received the Mother of the Year Award and the Melvin Jones Award for Service.

Mrs. Owusu has one daughter, Marilyn Foster who is a member of First Church.

Her advice was, “Do not follow other people.” Tylesha said this impacts her life by helping her to understand volun-teering and lending a hand to help the homeless.

Ms. Ivine Johnson Nia Fearon, Youth Missionary and CED Youth interviewed Ms. Ivine Johnson. Ms. Johnson was born on March 10, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY and has lived in NY all her life. She attended Girls High School but didn’t graduate and worked various jobs including in a shoe shop and at Kings County Hospital for 32 years until she retired in 1982. Ms. Johnson has been a member of First Church since 1975 and is the president of the Seniors and a member of the 21st Century Club as well as Life Matron. Her favorite scripture is Psalm 24. Nia said she advised me to “keep doing what I’m doing” and this interview taught me that regardless of what you may or may not have achieved in life, you can still be a successful woman and live a long and healthy life.

Mrs. Margaret Robinson Smith Clorisa Cook, Youth Sec-retary, lauded Mrs. Mar-garet Robinson Smith, an extraordinary missionary and past president of Par-ent Body No. One. She was born August 12, 1922 in Florence SC and

is the third of seven children. She mi-grated to Brooklyn NY in 1939 and joined First Church where she has re-mained an active and supporting mem-ber. Mrs. Smith was recognized by First Church as its First Mother of the Year Awardee in 1966 and she was liscened as an Exhorter in the AME Zion Church.

Mrs. Smith began working first in the hotel industry, then in the garment in-dustry. She later obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts and was employed by the Board of Education of the City of New York as an education assistant and as coordinator for school facilities. Mrs. Smith is a devoted and loving mother who raised her children with aspirations to always strive to be the best and to value and pursue education and is evi-denced by their success.

Mrs. Smith has a lifelong history of engaging in activism on behalf of civil and human rights. She was a part of the historic March on Washington and at the age of 72, as part of the historic pro-test march led by Rev Al Sharpton, she walked from New York City to Albany to persuade the legislators to restore proposed budget cuts. She rendered service to the community of East New York for over fifty years and served on the community planning board for many years. She was president of the block association and was instrumental in hav-ing increased street lights installed and planting new seedling trees in the neigh-borhood.

Mrs. Smith has received numerous awards, citations and proclamations. She has an indomitable spirit and is a model of success through belief in God and hard work. One of her favorite Bi-ble verses is the 23rd Psalm. Her motto is, “to God be the Glory”.

Her daughter, Inez Barron, a New York State Assembly Member, faithfully brings her mother to church most Sun-days.

Four Seniors Celebrated During Women’s History Month

GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 8 APRIL 2019

African America Women’s Fitness Month

Alcohol Awareness Month

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

National Jazz Appreciation Month

National Older Americans Month

National Volunteer Month

Pets are Wonderful Month

Physical Wellness Month

National Youth Violence Prevention Week: 8-12

National Minority Cancer Awareness Week: 8-14

National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day- 4/10

National Peach Cobbler Day- 4/13

National Librarian Day- 4/16

Teach your Children to Save Day- 4/23

Great Poetry Reading Day- 4/28

Take our Daughters & Sons to Work Day 4/25

National Honesty Day- 4/30

Earth Day, observed annually on April 22, is the most widely known event in the world to celebrate nature. Earth Day is a day for action—a chance to show how important the environment is to you. Whether you or-ganize an event in your community or teach someone about environmental issues, Earth Day is about uniting voices around the globe in support of a healthy planet. There are a number of activities that all age levels, children, teens and adults, can participate in to teach, educate, support and promote Earth Day. Check the internet and the local media for suggestions and events in your area.

Earth Day started in 1970, when Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. senator from Wisconsin, wanted a nation-wide teach-in on the environment. He brought the idea to state gover-nors, mayors of big cities, editors of college newspapers, and to Scholastic Magazine, which is circulated in U.S. elementary and secondary schools. Eventually, the idea of Earth Day spread to many people across the country. Earth Day was a big success. Many organizations were devel-oped on behalf of Earth Day and to help protect where we live now.

Now, Earth Day has turned into a universal concern and many people are now aware of what is happening to our planet. More and more people are turning their atten-tion to what is happening because of Global Warming and are taking time to help out on Earth Day, which is a day of political action and civic participation. People march, sign petitions, meet with their elected officials, plant trees, clean up their towns and roads. Corporations and govern-ments use it to make pledges and announce sustainability measures. Faith leaders, including Pope Francis, connect Earth Day with protecting God’s greatest creations, hu-mans, biodiversity and the planet that we all live on. Won’t you join in?

To learn more about Earth Day 2019 go to

www.earthday.org/earthday/

Earth Day 2019

April Is... National Child Abuse

Prevention Month …...a time when we can each play a part in promoting

the social and economical well-being of children and fami-lies in communities. Every child is a blessing and we have a fundamental duty to protect the safety and well-being of our children. Too many still suffer from abuse and neglect. These children face challenges that no child deserves, and young people who have experienced abuse may grow into adults who are self-destructive and damaging to our com-munities. To help children become healthy and happy adults, parents and caregivers must provide them with love, security, emotional support, and a strong connection to their extended families and communities.

During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, let us renew our commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect, and dedicate ourselves to creating a safe envi-ronment in which our children can grow and thrive. In addition, we must continue to offer care, guidance, and support for young people, parents, and caregivers.

Preventchildabuse.org & Childwelfare.gov

GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 9 APRIL 2019

Leaders should begin all decisions with humility and for God to whom they are ultimately accountable. Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths. [NLT]

Leaders will have many people offering them advice. If you reject the advice of proven wise counselors, as Rehoboam did, you will probably make a very foolish decision. But if you listen to advice and weigh it carefully, you are more likely to make good choices. 1 Kings 12:8: But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders and instead asked the opinion of the young men who had grown up with him and who were not his advisers.

Leaders need to be confident in the fact that being open to good advice is not a sign of weakness or inadequacy, but of intelligence. Proverbs 18:15: Intelligent people are always open to new ideas. In fact, they look for them.

Leaders must resist the temptation to make choices guided by a desire to gain “the world” — power, prestige, fame, money. Such ambition will lead you to make some very bad decisions. Matthew 16:26: And how do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose

your own soul in the process? Is anything worth more than your soul?

Leaders need to saturate their decisions with prayer. This is especially true in decisions concerning the selection and care for those with whom you will work most closely. Luke 6:12-13: One day soon afterward Jesus went to a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night. At daybreak he called together all of his disciples and chose twelve of them to be apostles.

If you, like Jesus, continually seek what God would have you do, then you are more likely to make good choices that honor him. John 5:19: Jesus replied, “I assure you, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing.”

Good choices are always in keeping with the fruit of the Holy Spirit, while bad choices often involve rejecting the Spirit’s influence in your heart. Galatians 5:22-23: But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Knowing the Scripture and gleaning their wisdom gives you more options in your decision making and provides you with the discernment you need to make healthy choices. A

right decision is consistent with the principles of truth found in God’s Word. Psalm 25:4: Show me the path where I should walk, O Lord; point out the right road for me to follow. Psalm 119:24: Your decrees please me; they give me wise advice.

What is the Most Important Decision any Leader Can Make?

The most important decision any leader can make is to be a follower of God. Following God and believing in his Son, Jesus, is a decision that has eternal implications. Deuteronomy 30:20: Choose to love the Lord your God and to obey him and commit yourself to him, for he is your life. Joshua 24:15: Choose today whom you will serve….But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.

Promise from God: James 4:5 If you need wisdom—if you want to know what God wants you to do—ask him and he will gladly tell you.

Source: TouchPoints for Leaders “God’s Answers for your Daily Needs”

How Can Leaders Make Good Decisions

GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 10 APRIL 2019

May Friendship Day May 3, 2019

May Friendship Day (MFD) is celebrated on or near the first Friday in May and acts as a catalyst for building healing relationships within the local com-munity. May Friendship Day is an annual event sponsored by Church Women United that unites Protestant, Roman Catholic Orthodox and other Christian women in a common worship experience for the purpose of building healing relationships within their communities.

The day of the service may vary to meet the needs of women in a variety of situations. Because MFD focuses on local concerns, units often use it to reach out to women in their communities. A meal is recom-mended as a way of providing opportunities for shar-ing, networking, and community building in addition to worship and study.

This year’s theme is: "The Time Is Now! Agree To Differ"

Mother’s Day May 12, 2019

Mother's Day, observed on the second Sunday in May in the United States, has its origins in the differ-ent concerns of two women: Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis. Julia Ward Howe -- writer, lecturer, so-cial reformer and author of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" -- made the first known suggestion for Mother's Day in 1872. She wanted to observe Moth-er's Day on June 2 and dedicate the day to peace. For several years she sponsored an annual Mother's Day meeting in Boston as a way of connecting her ideals of motherhood and peacemaking. Anna Jarvis had a very different reason for honor-ing mothers. Never a mother herself, she spent most of her adult life caring for her mother in Grafton, West Virginia. Her concern was for mothers who needed care and whose adult children were neglecting them. Out of this concern, in 1905 Anna Jarvis started a campaign for an annual religious celebration honoring mothers. Although others started Mother's Day celebrations in their areas, Anna Jarvis is responsible for making it a nationwide observance. In 1914 Congress passed a resolution providing that the second Sunday in May be designated as Mother's Day, and President Wood-

row Wilson issued a Mother's Day Proclamation.

~ OBSERVE ~

EMMA CLARISSA CLEMENT DAY

Sunday, May 12, 2019 The 1959 W.H.&O.M. Society Quadrennial Convention adopted

"Emma Clarissa Clement Day" to be observed annually on Mother's Day in memory of a devout Zionite and committed missionary.

Mrs. Emma Clarissa Williams of Boston, Massachusetts married the then Rev. George Clinton Clement, May 25, 1898 on the campus of Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC. Dr. Joseph Charles Price performed the ceremony. Rev. Clement was elevated to the episcopacy in the AME Zion Church on May 1916, and his wife served as his missionary supervisor until his death.

To this union were born seven children: Abbie, Rufus, Frederick, Ruth, George, James and Emma. Abbie became a world renown leader in religion, and was elected the tenth president of the WH&OM Society. Rufus became one of the great educators of the century, serving for many years as President of Atlanta University, a member of the Board of Education in Atlanta, Georgia. Frederick made his contribution in the field of Science. Ruth, wife of the famous James Max Bond, was a leading Educator in her own right. George was deeply religious and profoundly affected by the ideals and dreams of this great family. James, the youngest son, followed in his father's footsteps and became a minister in the A.M.E. Zion Church, serving honorably for many years as a Chaplain in the United States Army. He also pastored many of the great churches in Zion. Emma earned a doctorate and became known nationally and internationally for her services to human kind.

In 1946, Emma C. Clement was named the American Mother of the Year, the first Black mother to be so honored. This distinguished honor was bestowed upon her by the Golden Rule Foundation. The ceremony was held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. On September 18, 1946, she was greeted by and received recognition from President Harry S. Truman.

Celebrate 139th Anniversary of the

Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society

Sunday, May 5, 2019

GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 11 APRIL 2019

Alcestis Laura McCullough Coleman, the eldest child of the Reverend John Stephen McCullough and Lacy Mozelle Moore McCullough, was born in Ches-ter, South Carolina on September 18, 1910. From her father’s early teachings and mother’s sustained parenting, she received a rich heritage of faith, idealism and Christian character. She confessed her Christian faith when she was a child attending Edwards Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Camden, South Carolina.

After completing her high school work at Jackson High School, Camden, South Carolina, she entered Livingstone Col-lege, Salisbury, NC. At Livingstone College, she met Charles Cecil Cole-man, a divinity student. Their love blos-somed and they were married at Hood Theological Seminary, Salisbury, NC in June 1929. Alcestis left the college and for 29 years, she was a faithful, loving and devoted pastor/bishop’s wife. It was her husband, Mrs. Coleman often said, who was a spiritual father of her matur-ing years and who by precept and exam-ple, instilled in her the principles of in-tegrity and a passionate love for the Af-rican Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.

When her husband was elevated to the episcopacy in 1956, she worked proudly with Bishop Coleman as Missionary Supervisor of the Twelfth Episcopal District over which he presided. Both Mrs. Coleman and Bishop Coleman be-came a symbol of harmony, cooperation and close teamwork. Upon the death of Bishop Coleman in 1958, Alcestis re-turned to Livingstone College, resumed studies, graduated with honors (1961), and worked on her Masters Degree from New York University (1963).

Mrs. Coleman was called upon by Dr. Samuel E. Duncan, then President of Livingstone College to serve as Resi-dence Counselor in Harris Hall and later as Dean of Women. During her seven-year tenure, she developed and enhanced models and standards for women’s programs. She believed that virtues of self-reliance, self respect, in-dustry and perseverance were important ingredients in the continuous growth and development of young women.

In 1970 upon the insistence of her family, Alcestis moved to New York and served for seven years at the Roose-velt School District on Long Island. Her work drew high praise and her col-leagues were saddened by her retirement in 1977.

The essential nature of Mrs. Coleman was that of principle and poise. She was articulate, resolute, uncompromising in principles and steadfast in her loyalty to right and correctness. Her spirit, gra-cious manner and wise counsel tell of her high expectations and belief in the dignity and worth of all people.

Mrs. Coleman demonstrated her ecumenical faith through such organi-zations as Church Women United, Na-tional Council of Negro Women and World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women. A new dimen-sion was added to her ecumenical out-reach when in 1981 she was the first African American elected President of the North America Area of the World Federation of Methodist Women at the World Assembly in Honolulu, Hawaii for the 1981-1986 period. She was also a delegate from the A.M.E. Zion Church to attend the American Methodist Bicen-

tennial Celebration in London, England in 1984, and a delegate to the 15th World Methodist Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, 1986.

Affectionately called “Mother” Cole-man, Alcestis’ vision was broad and her support and Christian leadership was evidenced in the many capacities in which she served faithfully and effec-tively in the W.H.&O.M. Society, in-cluding District President, Mobile Dis-trict, West Alabama Conference; District Secretary of the Bureau of Supply, Salis-bury District, Western North Carolina Conference; Director of Mission Educa-tion, New York Conference; Missionary Supervisor for the 12th Episcopal Dis-trict (1956-1958); Second Vice Presi-dent of the Women’s Home and Over-seas Missionary Society (1959-1967), 13th General President of the W.H.&O.M. Society (1979-1987).

Her administration was committed to mission education and creative steward-ship of resources and mission ministries of evangelism and humanitarian ser-vices. It was during her administration that the World Hunger fund was estab-lished, voting machines were used for elections for the first time at a quadren-nial convention, District Coordinators for the Young Adult Missionary Society were members of the convention delega-tion, and in 1987, Asian Zionites attend-ed their first convention.

Mrs. Coleman also served over ten years as Mission Education Director at First AME Zion Church, Brooklyn, NY.

The gates of Heaven opened for Alcestis Laura McCullough Coleman on Tuesday morning, May 22, 2001.

ALCESTIS M. COLEMAN

13th General President 1979-1987

GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 12 APRIL 2019

NEW YORK CITY DISTRICT

Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society

“Presidential High Tea With Hatitude”

Saturday, May 4– 12:00 Noon

First A.M.E. Zion Church, Brooklyn, NY

Tickets $25.00/youth & adults;

$15.00/children 12 & under

Presidential Journal: Booster $10/ Signature $25/ Half Pg $50/ Full $75

Please submit via email

(rstevens.10@hotmail.com)

Cynthia Wilson, General Chair, (917) 273-6894

DEADLINE: April 26, 2019

National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Bethune Height Recognition

45th 45th AANNUALNNUAL LLUNCHEONUNCHEON & A& AWARDSWARDS PPROGRAMROGRAM Continuing Our Legacy of Empowerment

Honoring Outstanding Leaders of Our Community

& NCNW Members……. Rev. Dr. Elaine Flake, Avis Jones-DeWeever, Pamela Davis

& Special Mystery Guest

Saturday, May 18, 2019 - 12PM — 4 PM

RUSSO’S ON THE BAY (Encore Room) 145-62 Cross Bay Boulevard — Howard Beach, NY 11414

Tickets: $100.00 E-tickets can be purchased at

www.45thBHRP.eventbrite.com

Cheryl Thompson, 914-683-7347 cheryltompson@yahoo.com

GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 13 APRIL 2019

IT’S A SENIOR THING

Remove Hazards Around Your Home

Automobile Association of America Northeast, December 2018 Issue

“It’s A Senior Thing” is a regular column on issues of interest to Good News readers 50 years & older (and their caregivers).

Getting older doesn’t have to result in giving up familiar surroundings. Ag-ing safely in your own home may be a distinct possibility.

Eliminating trip and slip hazards can go a long way toward preventing falls and preserving mobility and independ-ence. Among the dangers older people often overlook are broken or uneven steps and throw rugs or clutter.

More than one out of four people age 65 and older falls each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Falls are the most common cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in the aging population.

“A fall doesn’t necessarily mean you hit the floor,” says Dr. Alexis Eastman, a geriatrician in the Institute on Aging at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison. Even if you catch yourself on a piece of furniture or a counter, that can still be pretty injurious.

In terms of trip hazards, sometimes we forget that the exterior can be as much trouble as the inside. Outdoor haz-ards may include overgrown landscap-ing, gardening tools, and unintended toys on the lawn or in the driveway—anything that we just don’t see as we’re walking. For maximum, visibility, bush-es should extend no higher than 3 feet tall, while branches should hang no low-er than 7 feet from the ground.

Good lighting is paramount to guide aging eyes. “The older you get, the more light you need to get around your house in general, but especially at night, East-man said. Motion-sensor lights can help. Some experts recommend installing them under kitchen cabinets, bathroom

vanities and handrails along stairs or hallways.

In bathrooms, grab bars are a pru-dent addition, particularly around the toilet for people who have difficulty getting up from a chair, Eastman said.

Grab bars come in different colors, finishes and forms, resembling tree branches or other shapes. Simultaneous-ly beautiful and functional, they spruce up a bathroom while lending stability. “Everyone needs them whether we want them or not. For people of all ages, they are like safety handles.”

Before making plans for any home modifications, it would be wise to con-sult with an expert who has the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist designation from the National Association of Home Builders.

Dwellers of all ages should try to avoid rushing from one place to another, whether inside or outside the home. Slow down. Haste increases the likeli-hood of preventable accidents. Pausing to think about our safety and how we are

navigating our world can make a big difference.

Easy Measures To Make Your Home Safer

Falls pose a major threat to remain-ing in the comforts of your home as you age, but there are simple ways to mini-mize risk. Here are a few things to watch out for.

Keep walking paths clear of cords, wires and clutter. These obstacles can cause an unexpected slip or trip.

Beware of creating wet conditions. Walking around with a beverage in an uncovered container can lead to unin-tended drips and slippery floors. Carry a water bottle or a mug with a lid instead of a cup or a glass.

Repair broken or uneven steps inside and outside the home.

Install grab bars in bathrooms, es-pecially around the toilet if standing up from a chair is difficult.

Ditch the throw rugs. It’s easy to catch your toe in them. Instead, opt for either wall-to-wall carpet or hard-wood floors. Choose house slippers with grip soles. Bath rugs should have a strong grip, too

Add illumination wherever possi-ble. Install motion-sensor lighting under kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and handrails along stairs or hallways.

Increase visibility inside and out-side the home. Clear front and back yards, sidewalks, and driveways of over-grown tools, and toys for children and pets. Trim bushes and tree branches.

GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 14 APRIL 2019

SCHEDULED EVENTS

Friday, May 31, 2019 Harriet Tubman Annual Meeting

Followed by Jazz Vespers, 5-7 pm at Harriet Tubman AME Zion Church,

90 Franklin Street, Auburn, NY 13021

Reception immediately following at …. Hilton Garden Inn,

74 State Street, Auburn, NY 13021

Saturday, June 1, 2019 Harriet Tubman Memorial Graveside Service–

8:45 AM – Harriet Tubman Pilgrimage Program,

10:15 AM Auburn High School

250 Lake Avenue, Auburn, NY 13021 Keynote Speaker:

Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes, III [Back by Popular Demand]

Hotel Accommodations Holiday Inn Auburn-Finger Lakes Region

75 North St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 253-4531; (855) 516-1090

Room Rate: $149.00 per night.

Includes Breakfast Buffet $134.00 w/o Breakfast

Further Information call 315-252-2081 or Email Harriet_Tubman@verizon.net

The New York Conference Christian Education Department cordially invites you to the annual Graduates Reception on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 1:00 PM. This celebration will be held at St. Catherine AME Zion Church, New Rochelle, NY. Please plan to attend and salute our 2019 graduates. (Additional information will be forthcoming.)

Mrs. Irene G. Boykin and Ms. Terneisa Lyn Calhoun, Co-Conference Directors

Save The Dates!

Graduates Reception New York Conference

New York City District Conference Report

Continued from page 3

Isidoa Branch, Jr.). Total collections of this District Conference was $31,002.00.

Rev. A. Alfred Carson declared the 18th Session of the New York City District Conference closed for all business, and proceed-ed in giving the benedictory prayer. The District Conference sang the Wesleyan Grace in preparation for a departing meal. The after-noon session adjourned at 3:00 P.M.

GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 15 APRIL 2019

2019-2023 Quadrennial Theme The Great Commission - #Mission Matters

Globally Committed To:

Social Justice Environmental Stewardship

Transformative Service Agape Love

LODGING

Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando FL 32819 Reservations 866-996-6338 & Online

$135/NIGHT (+12.5% taxes) SINGLE/DOUBLE

$155/NIGHT +TAX—TRIPLE; $175/NIGHT+TAX—QUAD

(Note” A one night’s room and tax non-refundable deposit will be required and due with reservation)

Refer Group Code GRPWHOM

Deadline for Booking: Before June 14, 2019

The Right Reverend Seth O. Lartey, Host Bishop

Mrs. Jacqueline Williams-Lartey, Host Missionary Supervisor

Dr. Sandra L. Gadson, International President

Mrs. Vicki L. Breaux, Convention Chairperson Mrs. Iris. M. Battle, Convention Co-Chairperson

Mrs. Rosetta J. Dunham, Executive Director

REGISTRATION

$300—DELEGATE & NON-VOTING ATTENDEE (Includes Convention Bag, one piece of literature & Admission to Quad-rennial Banquet, Agape Luncheon, Prayer Breakfast, Overseas Lunch-

eon )

$245—OBSERVERS (Includes Convention Bag, Admission to Quadren-

nial Banquet & Overseas Luncheon; and Special Seating)

Delegate (PAST Due February 28, 2019) - Non-Delegate & Observers (Due by June 30, 2019)

Register on-line through CVENT. Or via paper registration form downloaded from website. Form & payment (check/money order) payable to WHOMS Quad-rennial Convention should be sent to the Executive Di-rector, Mrs. Rosetta J. Dunham, P.O. Box 26846, Charlotte, NC 28221-6846 Additional Info: www.whoms.org.

Meal Plan: $315.00

An optional meal plan of $315.00 includes five break-fasts and four dinners. Lunch is on your own (except the Agape & Overseas Luncheons are included with your registration).

Additional Events: Additional tickets can be purchased on first-come, first-

serve basis for four meal events: Adlise Ivey Porter Expo ($50.00), Agape Luncheon ($50.00), Quadrennial Ban-

quet ($65.00) and Prayer Breakfast ($40.00).

GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 16 APRIL 2019

Adlise Ivey Porter Expo Saturday, July 13, 2019

Celebrate retirement of our 17th International Presi-dent, Dr. Sandra L. Gadson. Everyone is asked to wear after-five attire for tis gala event. Tickets are $50.00 and must be purchased separately as this event is not included in the registration. If tickets are still available, On-Site ticket sales will be on Saturday, July 13, 2019 till 12 noon only. You will not want to miss this evening of elegance. (Mrs. Iris M. Battle, Chairperson)

Youth Missionary Society Activities Mrs. Vicki Breaux, General Secretary

Youth Missionary activities will be available July 13-18 to engage all youth (ages 13-21) to include Youth Night Out, UP Orlando Volunteer Outreach Project and V-Chat & Chew Sessions. Registration $50. Cut-off date is June 21st (No Exceptions); $60 late regis-tration and On-site: Saturday July 13th only. Down-load Registration Form and Youth Activities Permis-sion Form from WH&OM Society website. Mail completed form and payment to: Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society, Youth Activ-ities, P.O. Box 26846, Charlotte, NC 28221-6846

Buds of Promise Juvenile Missionary

Society Activities Mrs. Cynthia Revels-Young

General Superintendent Fund and excitement await our children (ages 4-12) during the Buds Special Activities Program scheduled for Monday, July 15—Thursday, July 18 (8:30 am—4:30 pm daily). Lunch and snacks will be provided. Registration: $150 (includes outing, tee-shirt and bag). Cut-off date June 21st (No Exceptions). $175 late registration and on-site, Saturday, July 13, 2019. Download Registration Form and Buds Activity Per-mission Form from WH&OM Society website. Mail completed form and payment to: Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society, Buds Activi-ties, P.O. Box 26846, Charlotte, NC 28221-6846

International President’s Golf Tournament

Saturday, July 13, 2019 Are you a golfer? Plan to participate in a Golf Tournament on the award-winning Single Creek Gold Club course beginning at 7:00 a.m. Cost is $50. Format: Scramble. Clubs and shoe rental will be available for an additional charge.

Sacrificial Legacy Mrs. Jacqueline I. Williams-Lartey, Chairperson

Lomax-Hannon Junior College in Greenville, Ala-bama will be the recipient of the Sacrificial Lega-cy offering for this Quadrennium. The launching of the Sacrificial Legacy occurred at the 24th Quadrennial Convention to provide a financial ministry to be “Sowers of Good Seed” for the Host Episcopal District of the convention. Come prepared to give. Funds will be collected Sunday, July 14 at 3:00 P.M. during our Official Opening Ceremony.

Vendor/Exhibitor Vendors: You do not want to miss the opportunity to reach thousands of Zionites and their friends and families who will descend upon Orlando, Florida for convention. Submit your application early. Deadline is May xx, 2019. Download the contract and other information from the Society’s website www.whoms.org. For additional infor-mation, contact Exhibit Committee Chair, Mrs. Chantay F. Bouler at cbouler@fortmillsc.gov or Mrs. Rosetta Dunham, Executive Director at 704-599-4630, ext. 2570

Local/District/Conference Missionary Societies-$400; General Depts./Educational Institutions, AMEZ Church-$400; General Vendors - $500.00; Walk-ins—$600.00

whoms.org/whoms-29th-quadrennial-convention/

GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 17 APRIL 2019

Start getting the word out. We're doing a New thing!

Our Outreach will take place In-House at the Rosen Shingle on Thursday, July 18 from 2pm - 4:30pm, Pan-zacola G1

We are having a "No Child Hungry" Meal Packing Event

"No Child Hungry" is a feeding program of "My Neighbor's Children"

"My Neighbor's Children" brings in everything we need. They deliver and pick up. Our job is to pack the meals and box them on site.

Our GOAL for the 29th Quadrennial Convention

is 20,000 meals. The cost per meal is $0.30 for a total of $8,700.

In order to raise the funds we are asking that each delegate give a donation of (ten dollars) $10 minimum towards the outreach project.

We will collect funds on Tuesday morning (July

16) as delegates enter the opening session for the day. Stickers and/or pins will be given out to signify you have made a donation.

Pump up the donations now! So this outreach will pay for itself.

If anyone wants to donate, not attending or just wants to make a donation from their area to support they can send in funds now. (In place of the gift cards.)

Send in funds to the Centralized Office, marked for My Neighbor's Children. Checks payable to WHOMS.

More information to come.

Youth Missionary Society

Convention Outreach Project Vickie Breaux, General Y Secretary

Let’s Shine @ the Shingle!

W.H.O.M.S. 29th Quadrennial Convention

JINGLE Submitted by Gloria Steptoe

Missionary sisters—Shining at the Shingle In Orlando — Ready to mingle. Chorus: Yes, Shining at the Shingle, We’re going to have a ball Giving God our all and all!

Can-di-dates offering to serve Sharing their platform—With a curve Chorus On a mission—to do His will Making laws and passing bills Chorus

“Shining At The Shingle” Tune: This Old Man

GOOD NEWS—33 YEARS Page 18 APRIL 2019

Sis. Phoebe Davis April 02 Sis. Eloise Homer April 09 Sis. Pamela Taylor April 12 Sis. Vicki Breaux April 13 Sis. Valerie McCormick April 14 Rev. Melvin L. Tate April 18 Sis. Rhandi Stith April 26 Bro. Michael Stevens, Jr. April 27

Belated Birthdays

Sis. Irene Boykins March 31

THIRD CHECK-UP MEETING—NEW YORK CONFERENCE

Saturday, April 6, 2019—Anthony’s Pier Nine, New Windsor, NY

QUADRENNIAL BANQUET FOR MISSIONARY SUPERVISOR

Saturday, April 6, 2019—Anthony’s Pier Nine, New Windsor, NY, Seating 11:30 AM

PALM SUNDAY

Sunday, April 14, 2019

EASTER

Sunday, April 21, 2019

NYS DISTRICT “PRESIDENTIAL HIGH TEA AND HATITUDE” GALA

Saturday, May 4, 2019—First AME Zion Church, Brooklyn, NY

139TH ANNIVERSARY, WOMEN’S HOME AND OVERSEAS MISSIONARY SOCIETY

Sunday, May 5, 2019

NY CONFERENCE WH&OM SOCIETY ANNUAL PRAYER BREAKFAST—9AM

NY CONFERENCE DEPARTMENT OF EVANGELISM WORKSHOP—11AM

Saturday, May 11, 2019—Shaw AME Zion Church, 100-05 35th Ave., Corona NY 11368

MOTHER’S DAY

Sunday, May 12, 2019

EMMA CLARISSA CLEMENT DAY

Sunday, May 12, 2019

NEW YORK CITY DISTRICT WH&OM SOCIETY MASS MEETING

Saturday, May 18, 2019 — Rush Temple AME Zion Church, Jamaica, NY

NCNW BETHUNE-HEIGHT RECOGNITION LUNCHEON

Saturday, May 18, 2019—Russo’s on the Bay, 145-62 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, 12 noon

NEW JERSEY ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Tuesday-Sunday, May 21-26, 2019—St. Paul AME Zion Church, Ewing, NJ

PILGRIMAGE — HARRIET TUBMAN HOME

Saturday, June 1, 2019 — Auburn, NY

NEW YORK CONFERENCE GRADUATES RECEPTION

Saturday, June 8, 2019 — St. Catherine AME Zion Church, New Rochelle, NY, 1:00 pm

NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE

Tuesday-Sunday, June 11-16, 2019 — Metropolitan AME Zion Church, Hartford, CT

NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Tuesday-Sunday, June 18-23, 2019—Hosted by Greater Centennial AME Zion Church

EMMA B WATSON LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE

Monday-Friday, July 8-12, 2019—Orlando, Fl

CONNECTIONAL COUNCIL —A.M.E. ZION CHURCH

Wednesday-Friday, July 10-12, 2019, Orlando, Florida

29th QUADRENNIAL CONVENTION—W.H.&O.M. SOCIETY

Saturday-Friday, July 13-19, 2019—Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando, FL

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT EASTERN REGIONAL MEETING

Thursday-Sunday, August 8-11, 2019, St. Catherine AME Zion Church, New Rochelle, NY

LONDON-MIDLAND ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Tuesday-Sunday, August 20-25, 2019

Bro. Joseph Brown, stalwart member of First AME Zion Church and husband of the late Sis. Thel-ma Brown, died Wednesday, March 6, 2019. His funeral was held on Tuesday, March12 at First Church.

Sis. Mary Lou Pendergrass Rowland from Church on the Hill, Manhattan, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019, and was funeralized Tuesday, March 26. She was married to Bro. Charles Rowland for 58 years

We remember those who have exchanged time for eternity and offer our condolences to their families.