20th WMS AMEC Quadrennial Agenda Guide

LeadershipoftheWMS-AMEC

Bishop Michael L. Mitchell

Rev. Dr. John F. Green

Chair – Commission on Global Witness and Ministry

Executive Director – Global Witness and Ministry

ELECTED CONNECTIONAL OFFICERS

President Deborah Taylor King

First Vice President

Second Vice President

Third Vice President

Recording Secretary

Assistant Recording Secretary

Corresponding Secretary

Treasurer

YPD Director

Editor

Associate Editor

PME Director

Historiographer

Worship Director

Member-at-Large

Parliamentarian

Charolett Biggs Martin

Ka’Dijah Brown

Sanjena V. Clay

Tanya T. Harper

Therese’ Ann Baker

Sherry Peyton

Chandelle R. Ivy

Wanda Ringgold

Jacqueline Mitchell Robinson

Dr. Linda Mtshwelo

Margaret Maske

Dr. Monica Dillihunt

Florine Herron

Sylvia C. Blake

Wanda Sims

YPD President Richard F. Norris, III

Dr. Delores Kennedy-Williams – 5th

Dr. Dorothy Adams Peck – 6th

Dr. Jamesina Evans – 7th

Bridging – Stephanie Brooks

FORMER CONNECTIONAL PRESIDENTS

Dr. Shirley Hopkins Davis – 8th

Dr. Shirley Cason Reed – 9th

APPOINTED CONNECTIONAL OFFICERS

Child/Youth Advocacy – Richelle Fry Skinner

MITE (Disaster Relief) – Ann Simmons

Mothers Demanding Action (MDA) – Andriette Bryant

Constitution/Bylaws – Harriet Brown Birk, Esq. NGO Main Representative – Shawn Ross

Credentials – Rosemarie Rhodes-Miller, Esq. NGO 1st Alternate – Alisha Marriott

Education/Scholarships – Deana Young McAllister

Election - LaDonna Liggins

Evaluations – Dr. Sharon Fletcher

Fistula – Janice Brown

Health and Wellness – Dr. Linda Frazier

Life Membership – Vera Goode

Membership & Recruitment – Kelly Shelton

NGO 2nd Alternate – Carolyn Clemmons

Nominating – Dominique Mortimer, Esq.

Political Action – Lisa Johnson Whigham

Prayer Teams – Jackie Ross Roy & Shirley Washington

Protocol – Adrienne Morris

Serving Our Seniors – Lessie Thompson

Skills Bank – Natalie Horton

Missionaries on the Move – Lenette Williams-King Tanner Turner Memorial – Anita Brannon

SPECIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Fund Development - Dr. Delores Bolden Stamps

Site/Event Planner - Sharon Blaylock

Logistics - Myesha Gholson

Registration - RaVonne Vant

Technology – Rashon Young

Connectional Women’s Missionary Society

African Methodist Episcopal Church

20th Quadrennial Convention

July 30 – August 3, 2023

Orange County Convention Center – Orlando, Florida

AGENDA

Transition Day Activities

Saturday, July 29, 2023

Quadrennial Organizational Center

Room Assignments

SpecialEvents

▪ Monday, July 31, 2023 President’s Luncheon (included with registration)

12:30 p.m. (doors open at 12 noon)

Theme: UBUNTU – “I Am Because We Are … Celebrating My Mentor, My Motivator, and Me” Exhibit Hall WA3 – Orange County Convention Center

▪ Monday, July 31, 2023 Eleventh Episcopal District/Victory Celebration

Theme: “Victory Starts Here!”

Featuring Recording Artist Le’Andria Johnson

8:00 pm (doors open at 7:30 p.m.)

Grand Ballroom Rosen Centre Hotel (Tickets $100) – Dinner will be served

▪ Wednesday, August 2, 2023 Mothers’ (Missionaries) Demanding Action (MDA) Awareness Day

All registrants will be asked to wear an ORANGE sticker in our fight to legislate common-sense gun reform and violence prevention

- Mrs. Andriette Bryant, Chair - MDA

▪ Wednesday, August 2, 2023 Supervisors’ Retirement Celebration

8:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.)

Theme: “The Celebration of Six Sensational Supervisors

– A Celebration of Leadership, Labor, and Legacy”

Grand Ballroom Rosen Centre Hotel (limited onsite tickets $100) – Dinner will be served

Special Committee Meetings

(will convene as necessary)

Committee: Location

▪ Constitution & Bylaws Rosen Centre Salon 17

▪ Credentials

Rosen Centre Salon 8

▪ Election Rosen Centre Salon 18

▪ Nominating Rosen Centre Salon 21

▪ Program Rosen Centre Salon 22

▪ Resolutions Rosen Centre Salon 23

▪ Rules Rosen Centre Salon 24

▪ Tanner-Turner TBD

Sunday,July30,2023

DAY ONE – Exhibit Hall WA1 Orange County Convention Center

The Opening Service of Worship and Sacrament

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Life Members’ Lineup & Processional (must wear Connectional WMS Stole)

9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 11th District Liturgical Dancers and the Procession of Supervisors/ District Presidents/District YPD Directors/Banner Bearers

10:00 a.m.

The Processional Bishops, General Officers, Judicial Council, Connectional Officers, WMS Connectional Officers (Elected and Appointed), Former Connectional Presidents

10:00 a.m.

The Opening Service of Worship and Sacrament (Attire: White with Pearls)

The Preacher: Bishop Frank Madison Reid, III

Presiding Prelate, 11th Episcopal District

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lunch (on your own)

2:45 p.m.

Gathering Music

Mr. Jarrell Pridgen, Musician

The Opening Plenary Session I - 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Dr. Deborah Taylor King, International President - Presiding

3:00 p.m.

The Call to Order

The Song of Empowerment: “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (WMS Style)

Welcome and Words of Encouragement

Bishop Frank Madison Reid III, Host Bishop

Mrs. Marlaa’ Hall-Reid, Host Supervisor

Greetings

▪ Bishop Adam J. Richardson, Jr. Senior Bishop

▪ Bishop Stafford J.N. Wicker

President of the Council of Bishops

▪ Bishop Michael L. Mitchell

Chair, Global Witness and Ministry

▪ Rev. Dr. John F. Green

Executive Director, Global Witness and Ministry

▪ Mrs. Cordelia Mitchell

President, Supervisors Council

Sunday,July30,2023

DAY ONE – Exhibit Hall WA1

Orange County Convention Center

Plenary Session I

Intro/Greeting from Affiliates, Ecumenical Partners, and Ministry Leaders (2 minutes)

▪ Mrs. Judith Redd, Chair

Mr. Matikane Abednego Makiti, President, CLO

Rev. Dr. Erika D. Crawford, President, Connectional WIM

Mr. Jeremy D. Satterwhite, President, Connectional RAYAC

The Service of Remembrance (Tanner-Turner Memorial)

▪ Mrs. Anita Brannon, Chair Supervisor Irene Daniels, Consultant

Seating of the Delegation

▪ Ms. Ka’Dijah Brown, Chair Supervisor Penny White, Consultant

Quadrennial Committee Reports

▪ Registration

Mrs. Ravonne Vant, Chair

▪ Credentials

Mrs. Rosemarie Rhodes-Miller, Esq., Chair Supervisor Phyllis N. Green, Consultant

Adoption of the Credential Report

Adoption of Convention Standing Rules

▪ Mrs. Tanya T. Harper, Chair Supervisor M. Joan McAllister, Consultant

Adoption of the Convention Agenda

Disposition of the 19th Quadrennial Convention Minutes

Appointments

▪ Minutes Approval Committee

▪ Timekeepers’ Committee

Quadrennial Committee Reports

▪ Nominating

Ms. Dominique Mortimer, Esq., Chair Supervisor Dr. Connie Richardson, Consultant

8:00 p.m.

Sunday,July30,2023

Orange County Convention Center

Plenary Session I

The Connectional Officers’ Reports

(PowerPoint/ Video Presentation, 6 minutes including protocol)

▪ Ms. Wanda Ringgold, Director, YPD

▪ Mrs. Margaret Maske, Promotion Missionary Education Director

▪ Dr. Monica Dillihunt, Historiographer

▪ Mrs. Jacqueline Mitchell Robinson, Editor - Missionary Magazine

▪ Mrs. Shawn Ross, NGO Main Representative

▪ Ms. Sylvia C. Blake, Member at Large - Young Adult Missionaries

▪ Ms. Sanjena Clay, 3rd Vice President

▪ Ms. Ka’Dijah Brown, 2nd Vice President

▪ Mrs. Charolett Biggs Martin, 1st Vice President

▪ Ms. Chandelle R. Ivy, Treasurer

Correspondence/Announcements

▪ Ms. Sherry Peyton, Corresponding Secretary

District Caucus (Optional)

The President’s Circle Reception

Signature II Rosen Centre Hotel (members only)

Monday,July31,2023

Orange County Convention Center

Motivational Moments

Ms. Florine Herron, Worship Director

Mr. Jarrell Pridgen, Musician

Theme: “Exalting Christ”

Presenter: Ms. Sandra Womack, Worship Director - 8th District

DAY ONE – Exhibit Hall WA1

DAY TWO – Exhibit Hall WA1

Monday,July31,2023

DAY TWO – Exhibit Hall WA1

Orange County Convention Center

Plenary Session II - 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Mrs. Charolett Biggs Martin, 1st Vice President - Presiding

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

The Doctors’ Town Hall

Dr. Linda Frazier, Chair, Health Commission

Theme: “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – An International WMS Perspective for Women’s Health, Wellness and Rights”

Panelists:

Dr. Cheryl Vicks Crawford

Mrs. Tonika Dew Evans Supervisor Susan Jones Leath, MD

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

11:45 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Questions/Concerns

District Reports (video) 8 minutes (including protocol)

Districts 1, 20, 2, 19, 3, 18, 4

Formal Introduction of the President’s Circle

Ms. Sanjena V. Clay, 3rd Vice President

Announcements

Ms. Sherry Peyton, Corresponding Secretary

The President’s Luncheon – WA3 (Doors Open 12 noon)

UBUNTU – “I AM Because We Are…Celebrating My Mentor, My Motivator, and Me”

Mrs. Charolett Biggs Martin, 1st Vice President, Chair Supervisor Alexia Fugh, Consultant

2:45 p.m.

Gathering Music

Mr. Jarrell Pridgen, Musician

3:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.

3:40 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

Monday,

July31,2023

DAY TWO – Exhibit Hall WA1

Orange County Convention Center

Plenary Session III - 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Ms. Ka’Dijah Brown – 2nd Vice President - Presiding

Resolutions Readout 19th Quadrennial (2019-2023)

Ms. Ka’Dijah Brown, 2nd Vice President, Chair

District Reports (video) 8 minutes (including protocol)

Districts 5, 17, 6, 16, 7, 15, 8

Evaluation Update – Dr. Sharon Fletcher, Evaluations Chair

Correspondence/ Announcements

Ms. Sherry L. Peyton, Corresponding Secretary

Eleventh Episcopal District – The Victory Celebration

Theme: “Victory Begins Here”

Featuring Recording Artist Le’Andria Johnson

Grand Ballroom Rosen Centre Hotel (ticketed event $100) (doors open 7:30 p.m.)

Tuesday,

August1,2023

DAY THREE – Exhibit Hall WA1

Orange County Convention Center

Mrs. Florine Herron, Worship Director

Mr. Jarrell Pridgen, Musician

Theme: “Empowering Missionaries”

Presenter: Ms. Maxine Tisdale, Worship Director – 4th District

Tuesday,August1,2023

DAY THREE – Exhibit Hall WA1 Orange County Convention Center

We are honored on this auspicious occasion by the presence of Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris The agenda is subject to change.

Plenary Session IV - 9:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Mrs. Charolett Biggs-Martin, 1st Vice - Presiding

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.

District Reports (Video) 8 minutes (including protocol)

Districts 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

Special Reports – Partnering For Success

AME SADA – Mr. Robert Nicholas, Executive Director

ecoAmerica – Ms. Meighen Speiser, Executive Director

10:40 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

10:50 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Corporate Wellness

(Creative Movement, Stretch, Hydrate, Stand)

Bread for the World – Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith, Strategist HHS Grant – Dr. Delores Bolden Stamps, Chair, Fund Development 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Dr. Deborah Taylor King, International President - Presiding

Constitution and Bylaws Amendments – 2nd Reading (highlighted)

Mrs. Harriet Brown Birk, Esq., Chair

Supervisor (Retired) Dr. Dorothy Jackson Young, Consultant

12:30 p.m.

12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Announcements

Ms. Sherry L. Peyton, Corresponding Secretary

LUNCH (on your own)

3:00 p.m.

Tuesday,August1,2023

DAY THREE – Exhibit Hall WA1

Orange County Convention Center

Plenary Session V - 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Dr. Deborah Taylor King, International President - Presiding

Greetings from the Honorable Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick United States Representative

Introduction of a Profound Leader

Ms. Sanjena V. Clay, 3rd Vice President

Motivational Speaker – The Honorable Val Demings

3:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

Book Scholarship Awards – Handy Simmons Awards, Districts 1-20

Mrs. Deanna Young McAllister, Chair, Scholarships

4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Resolutions for 20th Quadrennial

Ms. Sherry L. Peyton, Chair Supervisor Ainsley Byfield, Consultant

4:45 p.m.

Constitution and Bylaws Amendments – 3rd Reading

Mrs. Harriet Brown Birk, Esq., Chair, C&B Supervisor (Retired) Dr. Dorothy Jackson Young, Consultant

Voting and Adoption of Proposed Constitution and Bylaws Amendments and Resolutions

Correspondence/ Announcements

Ms. Sherry L. Peyton, Corresponding Secretary

District Caucus (Optional)

Wednesday,August2,2023

8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Motivational Moments

Ms. Florine Herron, Worship Director

Mr. Jarrell Pridgen, Musician

Theme: “Equipping the Saints for Greater Impact”

Presenter: Rev. Vera Worthy, Worship Director – 1st District

Plenary Session VI - 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Ms. Sanjena Clay, 3rd Vice President - Presiding

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Leaving an Impact – “Mission Matters!”

Initiative - Missionaries On the Move (MOM)

Mrs. Lenette Williams King, Chair, MOM

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Warner Brothers’ Pictures – The Color Purple – A bold new take on the beloved classic trailer play

Introduced by Dr. Jackie Dupont-Walker Director of Social Action Commission

Litany to Stop Gun Violence (see page 20) 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Recognizing and Rewarding Excellence in Missions

The PME Special Awards

Mrs. Margaret Maske, PME Director

The Fistula Campaign

Mrs. Janice Brown, Chair, Fistula

The Foundation Awards/Recognitions

Mrs. Judith Redd

▪ The Most Foundation Memberships

▪ Relay PowerWalk Awards

Registrants/District Awards

Ms. Sanjena V. Clay

▪ The Most WMS Memberships

▪ The Highest Number of YAMs

▪ The Highest Number of Associate Members

▪ The Oldest Missionary Present

▪ The Youngest Missionary Present

▪ The Highest Number of District Registrants

▪

Wednesday,August2,2023

DAY FOUR – Exhibit Hall WA

Orange County Convention Center

Plenary Session VI

11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

“Spot On” - Mothers (Missionaries) Demanding Action (MDA)

Ms. Andriette Bryant, Chair MDA

The Future of Black America

Mr. Carl Davis, Facilitator

Representative Harold M. Love, Jr. D-Nashville, District 58, Moderator

Panelists:

Mr. Philonese Floyd (Brother of George Floyd)

Rev. Regena Thomas, American Federation of Teachers

Mr. Cliff Albright, Co-founder of Black Voters Matter

12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

12:45 p.m.

Questions/Concerns

The Presentation of the President

The President’s Quadrennial Report

Dr. Deborah Taylor King, International President 1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

LUNCH (on your own)

Plenary Session VII - 2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Dr. Deborah Taylor King, International President - Presiding

2:45 p.m.

Special Musical Performance

Ms. Angela Patterson, Recording Artist/New Single 3:00 p.m.

Final Committee Reports Credentials Committee

Mrs. Rosemarie Rhodes-Miller, Esq., Chair

Supervisor Phyllis N. Green, Consultant

3:15 p.m.

Introduction of the Slate of Officers 2023 – 2027 Election Committee

Mrs. LaDonna Liggins, Chair

Supervisor Cordelia Mitchell, Consultant

3:30 p.m.

4:15 p.m.

Wednesday,

August2,2023

Orange County Convention Center

Plenary Session VII

Meet the Candidates (3 minutes)

The Election of WMS Officers 2023 – 2027

Mrs. LaDonna Liggins, Chair Supervisor Cordelia Mitchell, Consultant

Announcements

Ms. Sherry Peyton, Corresponding Secretary

8:00 p.m.

Supervisors’ Retirement Celebration

Grand Ballroom Rosen Centre Hotel (doors open at 7:30 p.m.)

Theme:

The Celebration of Six Sensational Retiring Supervisors“A Celebration of Leadership, Labor, and Legacy” (Limited onsite tickets: $100); Attire: Dress to Impress

Thursday,

August3,2023

Orange County Convention Center

Plenary Session VIII - 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Dr. Deborah Taylor King, International President - Presiding

9:00 a.m.

Gathering Music

Mr. Jarrell Pridgen, Musician

Our Memberships Matter!

Recognition of New Members (2019 – 2023)

Recognition of Associate Members (2019 – 2023)

Ms. Sanjena V. Clay, 3rd Vice President

The Special Announcement and Celebration - EBM 2024/Host Team

Surprise Recognition

Mrs. Charolett Biggs Martin, 1st Vice President

DAY FOUR – Exhibit Hall WA

DAY FIVE – Exhibit Hall WA1

Thursday,August3,2023

DAY FIVE – Exhibit Hall WA1

Orange County Convention Center

Plenary Session VIII

The Installation/Commissioning Service/ Presentation of the Preacher

Bishop Michael L. Mitchell, Chair – Global Witness and Ministry

The Solo – Mrs. Marlyce Roberson-McCants

The Sending Forth

Rev. Dr. Myra Turner Billips

Assistant Pastor, North Stelton A.M.E. Church, Piscataway, NJ

The Song of Empowerment “Go Ye Therefore”

Go ye therefore and teach all nations, go, go, go. Go ye therefore and teach all nations, go, go, go. Baptizing them in the Name of the Father The Son and Holy Ghost, go, go, go.

If you love Me, really love Me, feed My sheep. If you love Me, really love Me, feed My sheep. Lord, I'll be with You forever and ever Until the end of the world, go, go, go.

Missionary Benediction

In the Name of the Triune God, may the spirit of Christian missions enter every heart. This we ask in Jesus’ name. AMEN!

MissionariesontheMove(MOM)

Commission on Christian Social Action

Mrs. Lenette Williams-King, MOM Commissioner

“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours” Mark 11:24

Ministry Assigned Districts Requested Donation(s)

The Dorcas Adams Young (DAY) House Nassau, Bahamas

2, 3, 14, 18

Monetary Donations, Visa/Mastercard Gift Cards (will be used to purchase bedding, bathroom towels, accessories, toiletries, etc...) Olive Branch

7, 9, 13, 19

Canned Goods, (Fruits, Vegetables, Meats, Dry Beans, Instant Oatmeal etc.)

Non-Perishable items

Walmart, Visa, Master Card Gift Cards

4, 6, 8, 11

Socks, light blankets, can openers, hygiene kits, Baby food, diapers

Walmart, Visa, Mastercard Gift Cards Orlando Union Rescue Mission

10, 12, 15, 16

Regular size bath towels, Hand towels, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Tissue Boxes, Disinfectant Wipes Clorox or Lysol, Walmart, Visa and Mastercard gift cards

Monetary Donations (will be used for scholarships)

AME-SADA ALL Financial donations to support: Bishop Sarah Frances Davis

Empowerment Center

Delice, Haiti

MissionariesontheMove(MOM)

Description of Outreach Ministries 2023 Quadrennial

The Dorcas Adams Young (D.A.Y.) House is a transitional safe house for abused and battered women and children in Nassau, Bahamas. It offers short-term residence, assistance with food, clothes, toiletries, etc. Crisis counseling, case management and support are also made available with the purpose of finding viable options around which survivors can restructure their lives. The DAY house is managed by members of the Bahama Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Named after Dorcas Roberts-Swain, a very kind person, who gave to all from her heart; Dr. Dolly Adams, former Supervisor of Missions in the 11th District, who brought sight to the vision, and Dr. Dorothy Jackson Young who exudes peace and cares for the “least of them”, continues to fulfill the mission to serve this present age.

The Olive Branch Food Pantry is a ministry of Mount Olive A.M.E. Church, Orlando. The pantry serves children, adults or senior citizens with limited or no income, families who simply have fallen on hard times or affected by unemployment, and those needing assistance to make ends meet.

United Against Poverty (UP, Inc.) Orlando, mission is to serve those in poverty by providing crisis care, case management, transformative education, food and household subsidy, employment training and placement, and personal empowerment training. The vision is to have communities where every family has access to basic needs, nutritional food, crisis care, education and employment training and, where everyone has the opportunity to achieve a future filled with hope and possibilities.

The Orlando Union Rescue Mission is a non-profit, faith-based organization which provides the homeless with food, clothing, shelter, and other resources to help them achieve long-term independence and self-sufficiency. While the guests at the mission work to fight addictions, seek employment, and transform their lives, the mission provides for their essential needs.

Edward Waters University is a private Christian historically Black University in Jacksonville, Florida. It was founded in 1866 by members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME Church) as a school to educated freedmen and their children. It continues to be affiliated with the AME Church and is a member of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida. Edward Waters College (EWC) is distinctively Florida’s oldest independent institution of higher learning as well as Florida’s first institution established for the education of African-Americans.

AME-SADA is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Africa and the Caribbean. AME-SADA has demonstrated the implementation of its mission of “helping people help themselves” by providing essential assistance to those in need through health, microenterprise, agriculture, and education programs as well as emergency humanitarian aid in African and the Caribbean.

StopGunViolenceLitany

Leader: This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it; yet, our hearts are heavy, as we reflect on the burdensome weight of senseless gun violence.

People: We are called to strengthen our faith and to continue the ministry of Jesus Christ by service and witness in the world.

Leader: The dramatic increase in gun violence and tragic mass shootings plague us every day and has prompted a resounding call to end senseless gun violence

People: Let the healing begin as we commit ourselves to end senseless gun violence and build safer communities.

Leader: Gun violence has no boundaries and has occurred all around the world

People: We must take common sense action to transform lives, build better communities, and impact the world.

Leader: From the tragedies in Charleston, South Carolina, to Ferguson, Missouri, violence continues to torment our world, and has robbed us of our sons and daughters.

People: We call their names, Eric Garner, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and the 9 members of Mother Emanuel, whose lives tragically ended in death.

Leader: Gun violence does not discriminate; it takes the lives of the rich and poor, black and white, young and old, Jew, and Gentile.

People: Let the healing begin, as we commit ourselves to end senseless gun violence, and build safer communities.

Leader: We embrace the Bible verse quoted most often by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “We will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.”

People: Let the healing begin as we commit ourselves to end senseless gun violence, and build safer communities.

Leader: We commit to pray for those affected by gun violence. We will contact legislators to support common sense gun legislation. We will exercise our right to vote for matters relating to ending senseless gun violence.

People: We demand action to end senseless gun violence by taking action to transform lives, build better communities, and impact the world.

All: We call upon the Lord, that His Kingdom may go forth upon the earth. Let us pour out our souls in our secret closets, our secret places, and in our wilderness, for OUR lives matter.

By Dr. Gloria H. Reese, Chair - 13th District MDA

Greetings

Connectional Women’s Missionary Society and Young People’s and Children’s Division

EpiscopalGreetings

Adam Jefferson Richardson, Jr. Senior Bishop

July 25, 2023

It is my high honor and privilege to serve as Senior Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. It is in this role that I extend greetings to the Women’s Missionary Society of the AME Church. Supervisor Richardson and I are pleased to recognize Episcopal Supervisors (active and retired) for the impactful role they play in the work of missions. We are all the more elated to salute our own Dr. Deborah Taylor King who hails from the Tenth Episcopal District. We are very proud of her as she excels as president of Connectional/International WMS.

We honor the extraordinary friendship we have had with Commission Chair and Supervisor, Bishop Michael Leon and Supervisor Cordelia Mitchell; Director of Global Witness and Ministry, Dr. John F. Green; Director of the Young People’s Division, Ms. Wanda T. Ringgold; and Connectional YPD President, Brother Richard F. Norris, III. We recognize all of the executives who provide leadership at every level of missionary endeavor. And, with the love of our great Lord and Christ, we greet each Delegate and Observer as you gather in Orlando for the 20th Quadrennial Session of the AMEC WMS and YPD Quadrennials for Christian fellowship, consideration of legislation, elections, devotional reflections, and inspiring worship.

Supervisor Richardson and I also salute “Team Reid,” Bishop Frank Madison Reid, III and Supervisor Marlaa Hall Reid, as they lead the people of Florida and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Thus, we also honor Episcopal President, Mrs. Laurastine D. Lemon; YPD Director, Mrs. Timika Fountain-Coney; and YPD President, Ms. Chandrea Bethea.

We pray that our gracious God will bless our time together with His wondrous presence as we continue to work to “enlarge our territory” in the great and saving name of God in Christ around the globe. By the end of the Convention, it is our expectation that we will have captured the paramount lessons from the theme derived from Ephesians 4:12 “Exalting Christ - Empowering Missionaries - Equipping the Saints for Greater Impact.”

Yours in His Service,

A.J.Richardson

Adam J. Richardson, Jr. Senior Bishop

To: Bishop Adam J. Richardson, Senior Bishop

Bishop Stafford J.N. Wicker, President, Council of Bishops

Bishops and Supervisors

Reverend Dr. John F. Green, Executive Director, Global Witness and Ministry

Dr. Deborah Taylor King WMS Global International Connectional WMS President

Ms. Wanda Ringgold, Global International Connectional YPD Director

Mr. Richard Norris, III, Global International Connectional YPD President

General and Connectional Officers; Former Connectional WMS Presidents, Clergy and Spouses; Delegates; Missionaries, Young People; Laity; Ecumenical Guests; and all assembled at this 20th WMS/YPD Quadrennial Convention.

I am grateful and thankful for this opportunity to greet each of you as we celebrate the 20th Quadrennial Convention of the Women’s Missionary Society of the AMEC.

As we share during these next few days, I am anxiouslyanticipating a spirit-filled, productive time planning ourmission work for the future. Our theme, “Exalting Christ, Empowering Missionaries and Equipping the Saints for Greater Impact,” is profoundly appropriate to encourage our hearts in the face of daily news reports that expose the widespread prejudices and unfairness in our world. There continues to be a blatant disregard for the rights of those who are different from us. Even so, we cannot be deterred. The trick of the enemy is to paralyze us with fears and insecurities. However, the Quadrennial theme scripture states, “Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.” Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus should remind us, “A charge to keep, we (I) have, a God to glorify.” We honor this charge by lifting Jesus up as He said, “If I be lifted up, I will draw all people unto me.” We are challenged to be a voice for the voiceless by lifting Jesus. We are challenged to be strength for the weak by lifting Jesus. We are challenged to be love for the unloved by lifting Jesus.

Congratulations and heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Deborah Taylor King, International WMS President, for her outstanding leadership. I pray that as you embark upon the 20th Quadrennial Convention of the Women’s Missionary Society of the AMEC, you will do so in love, faith and service. I pray God’s protection for traveling mercies, both to and from, for all who attend. I believe that the best is still yet to come as we continue to glorify God!

Peace, Michael L. Mitchell

Grace and

Bishop Michael L. Mitchell Commission Chair of Global Witness and Ministry

SENATOR JASON BRODEUR 10th District

February 10, 2023

THE FLORIDA SENATE

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100

COMMITTEES: Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, Chair Health Policy, Vice Chair

Appropriations Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Community Affairs

Regulated Industries Rules

JOINT COMMITTEE: Joint Legislative Auditing Committee

Dear Members of The Women’s Missionary Society,

Welcome to Orange County! I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you for attending the Quadrennial Conference for The Women’s Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

As the Florida Senator for District 10, I appreciate your dedication to the Central Florida community. Your attendance at this conference is an excellent example of what working together can do for our state.

You have done a great job representing the State of Florida. We will continue to do our part in supporting The Women’s Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in the years to come.

If I or my staff can ever be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Kindest Regards,

Senator Jason Brodeur – District

10

KATHLEEN PASSIDOMO

DENNIS BAXLEY President of the Senate President Pro Tempore

Women’s Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church

20th WMS Quadrennial Convention

Rosen Centre Hotel

9840 International Dr. Orlando, FL 32819

Greetings Women’s Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church,

We know you could have had your convention anywhere else, but we thank you for coming to spend time with us!

I am so pleased to have your organization here in Orange County for your 20th Women’s Missionary Society Quadrennial Convention. With a record of 131 years of committed service to winning souls to Christ, health, economic, peace, and justice issues, I am thrilled to welcome you to the county. The Foundation you all have established to support education through scholarships and social and economic development for the diversified constituencies we are privileged to serve is inspiring.

Your Global Vision, how you all are dedicated to building strong partnerships, birthing new and innovative initiatives, bridging the gaps for women in education, and branding yourselves as a powerful force for advocacy and actions is relatable.

Welcome to Orange County, and I hope you enjoy your stay and have a great conference! Sincerely, Senator Geraldine F. Thompson Senate District 15

The Speakers’Bios

ValDemings

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

Val Butler Demings is a lifelong public servant who learned from her parents about the American Dream. They didn’t have much: two parents and seven children in a small wood-framed house in Jacksonville. Her mother Elouise worked as a maid, her father James as a janitor, landscaper, and orange picker.

She became the first in her family to go to college. She became a social worker, working to protect children in broken homes. Then, dismayed at a system that was leaving too many families behind, she signed up to become a police officer. It was a tough path, and tougher still in the 80s for a woman and Black American in a profession that had few of either. But she graduated as class president, earned the board of trustees award for overall excellence, and went on to serve 27 years at every rank level in the Orlando Police Department. In 2007, she made history when she was appointed to serve as the city’s first female Chief of Police.

By making the Orlando community a partner of the department, Chief Demings made the concept of “protect and serve” a tangible presence in Orlando’s most dangerous neighborhoods. She pushed through the financial crisis and did more with less, driving a strategic focus that crushed violent crime by 40%. She deployed new community rejuvenation strategies like youth mentoring, access to childcare, a GED program, and job skills training.

In 2016, Chief Demings was elected by the voters of Florida’s 10th District to serve in Congress. She swiftly gained a reputation as a tireless champion for public safety, civil rights, the rule of law, and the American Dream, and served on the Committees on Judiciary, Intelligence, Homeland Security (chairing the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery) and Oversight and Government Reform. She earned widespread acclaim as an impeachment manager prosecuting former President Donald Trump.

In 2020, her record of national leadership earned her consideration as running mate to President Joe Biden, and in 2022 she ran for the U.S. Senate in Florida, capturing hearts and minds across the country in a campaign rooted in her parents’ lessons about service, truth, justice, decency, and the American Dream.

Throughout, she received voluminous awards and recognitions and has engaged locally and nationally with numerous organizations, including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives, and others. Val Demings and her husband Jerry have been blessed with three children and five grandchildren. When she’s not fighting for our democracy and spending time with her family, she rides her Harley-Davidson Road King Classic.

Through all of it, she has always remembered her parents’ lesson: never tire of doing good.

Rev.Dr.MyraTurnerBillips

SENDING FORTH SPEAKER

Reverend Doctor Myra Turner Billips The Reverend Doctor Myra Turner Billips was born the 10th of twelve children to the late Presiding Elder William D. Turner and Mrs. Martha L. Turner. A native Texan, she is a Christian, an Ordained Itinerate Elder and is a lifetime member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. Dr. Myra holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas, a Master of Divinity Degree from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Payne Theological Seminary (Inaugural Class), Wilberforce, Ohio, and has been recently accepted in the John F. Kennedy, Hackensack Meridian, Clinical Pastoral Education program.

For more than 20 years Dr. Myra served as Co-pastor along with her husband at the following charges; Johnson Chapel A.M.E., Fort Worth, Texas, Shiloh A.M.E. Church, Galveston, Texas, Mount Zion A.M.E., New Brunswick, and North Stelton A.M.E., Piscataway, NJ. She currently serves as the Assistant Pastor, along with her husband, Dr. Eric R. Billips, Sr., of North Stelton A.M.E. Church, Piscataway, NJ. In this role, Dr. Myra is the administrator of twenty-five of the thirtyseven ministries, programmatic and worship facilitator, and Director of the James O. Bryant Food Pantry. She is a community leader and is passionate about serving women affected by domestic violence, the homeless, and those returning from prison. Dr. Myra also serves as a National Grassroots Partner for Bread for the World, Board Member of Health Equity Advisory for Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, and Member of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement, Piscataway, NJ. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter and the Raritan Valley New Jersey Chapter of Links, Inc. Dr. Myra is the Founder of BGlobal Ministries, Inc., whose primary focus is to encourage and support women who are called to ministry and offer financial support to those attending seminary.

She is sought after as a workshop facilitator and preacher throughout the nation and has had many opportunities to share her preaching prowess beyond the U.S., in the Caribbean and the continent of Africa. Prior to becoming a full-time pastor, Dr. Myra served as the Alumni Affairs Director at Paul Quinn College, Dallas, Texas, and was employed by the state of Texas for sixteen years.

Dr. Billips is extremely happy to have been married for the last twenty-three years to Rev. Dr. Eric R. Billips, Sr. and is the mother of four gifted children Oliver; Eric, Jr., Amaris; and Timothy. She is also the proud grandmother (affectionately known as Yaya) to McKenzie; Elijah, Eric, III; Derrick; Darren; Sire Rue; and Darnell, Jr.

Her ministry focus scripture is Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters”. (NIV)

Dr.SherellVicksCrawford

“ASK THE DOCTOR” PANELIST

Sherell Vicks Crawford is a native of Camilla, GA. She is the eldest daughter of Mrs. Claretha Smart Vicks and the late Mr. Ernest Everette Vicks, Sr. She is the Valedictorian of the 1977 Graduating Class of Mitchell County High School, Camilla, Georgia. She is a Cum Laude Graduate of Morris Brown College, 1981. During her time at Morris Brown, she attended Premedical and Biomedical Summer Programs at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts and Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee.

A proud graduate of Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, she attended the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta and did an Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine. Upon completion of the Residency, she was employed by Kaiser Permanente, Dekalb Medical Center and then ultimately became an independent provider in the Atlanta Metro Area. She has served as the President and CEO of Hillandale Medical Associates, PC, Lithonia, Georgia, since 2001.

She is married to Rev. Marvin L. Crawford, MD and is the mother of Claire Brittany (PhD student at University of Southern California) and Marvin, Jr. (Graduate of Morehouse College). Together, the Crawfords serve the congregation of First St. Paul AME Church, Lithonia, Georgia. Sherell has served as the Connectional Young People’s and Children’s Division Director of the Women’s Missionary Society, African Methodist Episcopal Church. She is a Life Member of the Women’s Missionary Society.

A recipient of numerous recognitions and awards, a member of various organizations including the American Medical Association, Omicron Delta Kappa, Beta Kappa Chi, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Chi Tau Omega Chapter.

TonikaDewEvans

“ASK THE DOCTOR” PANELIST

Tonika Dew Evans is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Tennessee State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. Continuing her scholastic journey, Mrs. Evans was conferred a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University (Atlanta, GA). She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, and a Nationally Certified Counselor.

This passion has proven to be an asset in her work as an administrator, program manager, and program director at non-profit organizations within the Atlanta Metropolitan area. She is a fierce social service advocate, with a wealth of experience working to positively impact the lives of others. She currently serves on the boards of Dekalb County (GA) Juvenile Justice Council and Carrie’s Closet of Georgia. Presently, she provides counseling and consulting services through her company, All In Dew Time, LLC.

In concert with being professionally adept, Mrs. Dew Evans is also a dynamic orator, public speaker, and lover of the arts. The love of prose and motivational speaking has fueled a flourishing gift that she believes etches memories in the hearts and minds of people, urging them on to take hold of their dreams. She is a poet and published author, some of her poems are included in An Anthology of Sisterhood: 22 Shades of Red. Her children’s book, When I Grow Up, was released in 2017.

Tonika resides in Ellenwood, GA with her husband Rev. Dr. Terrence Evans; they are the proud parents of three children- Errenous, Amani, and Aidan. Tonika is also an active and dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumnae Chapter.

Dr.SusanJonesLeath

“ASK THE DOCTOR” PANELIST

Dr. Susan Jones Leath has served as Supervisor for the 19th (2008-2012) and 13th (2012-2021) Districts. She is the spouse of Jeffrey N. Leath (128th Bishop), who currently serves as the Ecumenical Officer and Chaplain Endorser for the AME Church.

Her interests are to encourage, promote, and discuss health issues. The spiritual basis for her mission is 1 Corinthians 6:19, "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own?" She is passionate about preventive health issues within the community of faith.

Born in Worthington, Ohio, her father was a local elder (the Rev. Harold B. Jones). The St. John AME Church named the local WMS, The Juanita R. Jones Women’s Missionary Society, in honor of her mother. Mrs. Jones thought she was just being a good Christian, loyal church member, and concerned neighbor. Juanita Jones was humbled by the loving consideration. Dr. Leath is motivated by the same values.

Susan Leath is the mother of the Reverend Jennifer S. Leath, Ph.D.; Victoria N. Leath; and Jeffrey N. Leath, II (Shamaiah and granddaughters Lamai and Jade).

Dr. Leath maintains an active practice of family medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She also maintains her fellowship with Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church of Philadelphia.

Mr.CarlDavis

“FUTURE OF BLACK AMERICA” FACILITATOR

Carl Davis is often referred to as the Gospel Music Advocate because of his love and passion for gospel music.

A native of Houston and product of Houston’s Historic Third Ward. Gospel Music Advocate Carl Davis was part of the leadership team in 2008 lead by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, D-TX, and Senator Blanche Lincoln D-AR that was successful in passing a resolution in both chambers of Congress H-Res 370 declaring September as “Gospel Music Heritage Month”. As a member of the team, he worked tirelessly that year to create in September of 2008 the first ever Gospel Music Heritage Month Celebration with their new partners the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. a celebration that became known as the “Evolution of Gospel” that has become a premier celebration. He also worked with former Councilmember Michael Berry and Mathew Knowles at the time manager of Houston own Destiny’s Child to secure the production of the “Stellar Gospel Music Awards” in Houston. Both the 2004 and 2005 shows were successfully taped at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Gospel Music Advocate Carl Davis is very active in the Texas Democratic Party and has served the party in several capacities, including his historic election in 1998 as the first African American male Vice Chair of the Texas Democratic Party. He also represented the State of Texas on the Democratic National Committee, the governing body of the Democratic Party.

Gospel Music Advocate Carl Davis was honored with the naming of a scholarship award in his honor. The Carl Davis Community Scholars Awards which was established to recognized high school seniors who contribute service to their communities “over and beyond” the expectations commonly held for teenagers. In the first year a total of eight students from Yates, Kashmere, Washington, Madison, and Westbury High School received a $1000 scholarship to further their education.

He is a Precinct One Representative on the newly created Harris County African American Heritage & Culture Commission, founding member of Emancipation Economic Development Council a group that works on preserving the historic history of Third Ward and providing opportunities for the residents, He serves on the Port of Houston Maritime Education Committee. Chair of the Gospel Music Heritage Month Foundation. Since his retirement from the City of Houston, he has started a nonprofit Houston Society for Change who partner with other organizations whose work in the community has been very impactful in bringing resources to underserved communities and providing educational tools for the children of those communities. He is launching his ecommerce clothing line “ I AM FREEDOM 1865” which aims to heighten culture awareness.

He is a lifelong member of Wesley African Methodist Episcopal Church in Houston and actively engaged in the Lay governance of the AME Affairs on the Local, State and National Levels. Additionally, he serves as one of the National Coordinators for the “AME V-Alert”, which is a voter education, registration, and mobilization, who is a national partner with Black Voters Matter.

He’s also the Chair of Houston Society for Change a nonprofit who mission is empower, inspire, and activate the community to champion restorative justice practices, equity in economic opportunities, and transformation to the criminal justice and economics structure for the uplifting of marginalized individuals. He is a member of the General Board the governing body of the AME Church the oldest black denomination in America.

Gospel Music Advocate Carl Davis is a proud graduated of Jack Yates High School and the University of North Texas where he pursued undergraduate and post graduate work.

Rev.RegenaLynnThomas

“FUTURE OF BLACK AMERICA” PANELIST

Reverend Dr. Regena Thomas is the Co-Director of the Human Rights and Community Relations Department of the American Federation of Teachers. She came to the position as of June 16, 2015 from the Democratic National Committee where she was the director of community engagement and constituency group services. Thomas served as Secretary of State for the state of New Jersey from 2002 through 2006, appointed by Gov. James McGreevey. Prior to her appointment as Secretary of State, Rev. Thomas was considered a leading political consultant for the Democratic National Committee, Democratic Governors’ Association and the Democratic Senatorial Committee specializing in African American turnout. She has worked for District of Columbia Mayors Marion Barry and Sharon Pratt Kelly both in government and their political campaigns.

After graduating from Morehead State University, Rev. Thomas began her political career in Kentucky working for the Legislative Research Commission (LRC) where she met the Hon. Georgia Davis Powers, the first and only African American and the only female serving in the Kentucky State Senate. In 1984 Sen. Powers would be called upon by her friend Rev. Jesse Jackson to spearhead his presidential bid in Kentucky. Sen. Powers facing a legislative session entrusted the grassroots organizing to Rev. Thomas. This assignment led Rev. Thomas to Chicago & Washington, D.C. She worked on the 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns for the Rev. Jackson. Having been bitten by the political bug, Rev. Thomas would move to Washington, D.C. to become a staff member for the National Rainbow Coalition.

However, while the Secretary of State; Ms. Thomas was called to a different field of organizing: Organizing souls for Christ. She accepted her call to ministry and was ordained in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. She earned her Master of Divinity from New Brunswick Theological Seminary and received her Doctor of Ministry with a specialty in Urban Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary.

PhiloniseO’NeilFloyd

“FUTURE OF BLACK AMERICA” PANELIST

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On June 20, 1981, Philonise O’Neil Floyd was the fourth child born to the late Mrs. Larcenia “Ms. Cissy” Jones on Fort Hood army base. Raised in the Third Ward area of Houston, Texas. He attended Jack Yates High School and Texas Southern University pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. In 2014, Floyd started his professional driving career with C. R. England, one of the nation’s largest refrigerated carriers; later accepted a position with W. M. Dewy and Son, Inc. hauling custom pipes to their specific destinations.

On May 26, 2020, Floyd learned that his older brother, George “Perry” Floyd, Jr. had been murdered by four police officers in Minneapolis after a store clerk alleged that he passed a counterfeit $20 bill. The world watched as named officer, Derek Chauvin knelt on George’s neck for 9 minutes and ½ minutes.

Globally, George’s death sparked a world-wide outpour of protests. The day after laying George to rest, June 10, 2020, Philonise testified before the United States Congress urging them to “Do the right thing” by passing H.R. 1280 - George Floyd Justice in Police Act of 2021 baring choke holds, creating a registry to track officers with serious misconduct records, and lift certain legal protections that now makes it hard to go after officers in court for using excessive force.

Philonise’s life as a professional transporter drastically changed forever. Committed to “Turning our pain, into Purpose” Philonise vowed that George’s death would not be in vain, another hashtag on a t-shirt and begun to tirelessly advocate to change systematic racism. This became the birth of The Philonise and Keeta Floyd Institute for Social Change, PAKFISC, to address challenges faced due to police injustice that has for over 400 years led to the harassment and killing of African Americans at the hands of police.

SpecialThanks!

11th District Leadership and Committees

Episcopal Leadership: Bishop Frank M. Reid, III, Presiding Prelate Mrs. Marlaa Hall Reid, Episcopal Supervisor Mrs. Laurastine D. Lemon, Episcopal President Ms. Timika Fountain Coney, Episcopal YPD Director

Committees:

General Administrator (Co-Chair): Mrs. Pamela Prier

Assistant Administrator (Co-Chair): Mrs. Mavis Bush

Transportation: Rev. Dr. Ronnie L. Clark and Mrs. Angela Clark, Chairpersons

District Event: Rev. Dr. Michael Bouie and Rev. Dr. Tamira Bouie, Chairpersons

Hosts/Hostesses (Hospitality): Rev. Dr. Julius McAllister and Mrs. Deana McAllister, Chairpersons

Worship: Rev. Dr. David Green and Mrs. Kimberly Green, Chairpersons

Music – Mr. Gentle Hamilton; Ushers – Rev. Arnold Porter and Rev. Mikell James; Communion – Rev. Wendell Webster; Stewardesses – Rev. Dr. Marcus Green

Magazine: Rev. Dr. Willie Barnes and Rev. Franshon Reid Barnes, Chairpersons

Administrative/Technical Asst: Ms. Ashley Blakely, Ms. Felisha Dickey

Technology (District Report): Dr. Calvina Clay, Chairperson, Mrs. Maleka Campbell, Mrs. Rhoshonda Herring, Attorney Dominique Mortimer, Ms. Ashley Blakely, Ms. Sanjena Clay

District Registration & Housing: Ms. Felisha Dickey, Chairperson, Ms. Sarita Bryant, Mrs. Chelsey Mills Coleman, Mrs. Lother Cherry, Mrs. Valarie Russ, Mrs. Dorothy Williams, Mrs. Crystal Williamson

Safety Ambassadors: Rev. George Hardy, Chairperson, Sons of Allen, RAYAC

Health Commission: Rev. Dr. Helen Jackson, Coordinator, Mrs. Kathi Hansberry, Assistant Coordinator, Dr. Shavon Clark Harris

Missionaries On The Move: Mrs. Cynthia Mingo

WMS Foundation: Attorney Harriet Brown Birk

Thankful.Grateful.Blessed!

Warm expressions of sincere gratitude are extended to the Electrifying Eleventh Episcopal District, under the visionary leadership of Bishop Frank and Supervisor Marlaa’ Reid, District President Laurastine Lemon, District YPD Director Timika Coney, and all of the 11th District Chairs, volunteers and willing workers who contributed to the successful hosting of the 20th Quadrennial Convention.

WE BELIEVED…. AND WITH GOD’S HELP YOU ALL DELIVERED WITH EXCELLENCE!

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” - Romans 8:28

With extreme appreciation,

Deborah Taylor King International President

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