Little Rock Hosts District Missionaries for Two Services

On Saturday, January 13, 2024, the North Charlotte District Supply Department and the Youth Missionary Society convened at Little Rock AME Zion Church, Dr. Dwayne A. Walker, Pastor.

Beginning at 8:30 AM, the District Supply Department Prayer Breakfast was held in the fellowship hall. Each local church had been asked to collect and bring personal toiletry items for the students at both Clinton College and Livingstone College.
Mrs. Angela Caldwell, the Local Supply Secretary, the host Supply Secretary had prepared magnificently from the smallest detailed decorations to interfacing with the Culinary Ministry in planning the menu, preparing and serving the full breakfast.
The District Supply Secretary, Mrs. Cassandra Stephens, presided over the breakfast and guided everyone to a meditative, prayerful stance. The theme was “Reaching the Masses in An Everchanging World - The Journey Continues: Self-Care and Wellness.” After giving the call to worship, Mrs. Stephens prayed for Self-Care. Seven local church Supply Secretaries prayed for the following: Mental Wellness, Emotional Wellness, Physical Wellness, Environmental Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Recreational Wellness and Social Wellness. Each prayer was accompanied by a Bible verse from either the Old Testament or the New Testament.

The Meditation Speaker was Rev. Jarma Chisholm, pastor of the Columbus Chapel AME Zion Church. Speaking on Mental Health Wellness, she used Proverbs 3:5 as the scriptural reference. We must trust and seek God for every point of wellness. Our spiritual wellness has a trickle-down effect as our response to trouble in our lives is a reflection of our Godliness. We must be well to do well and not become weary in well-doing.

After the breakfast was served, the beautiful gift baskets of toiletries were presented to Mrs. Miriam Rush from Livingstone College and Mrs. Hayden from Clinton College. They thanked the North Charlotte District missionaries for caring for the students' needs with the assurance that the supplies were definitely needed and appreciated.
After remarks from Dr. Dwayne A. Walker, Mrs. Myrtle Henderson, and Presiding Elder Dr. Wardell Henderson, the attendees then recessed from the fellowship hall to the sanctuary for the Youth Missionary Society worship service.

“It’s Cool to Refuel” was the youth take on “Self-Care and Wellness.” Ms. Olivia Joy Stinson, The District Youth Secretary, was the presiding officer. The Call to Worship was by Master Nolan Scott. Ms. Joye Soares and Ms. Zania Stinson also led during the devotion. The message was delivered by Rev. Danielle Phifer Singletary, pastor of Mainville AME Zion Church, Mocksville, NC. Ms. Olivia Joy Stinson led the youth and the congregation in the Youth Recruitment Litany. The stoling ceremony was led by Ms. Castella Conner, District Life Members Chairperson, during which seventeen persons received stoles.

The district sponsored two alternate youth delegates to the 30th Quadrennial WH&OMS Convention. Ms. Mikayla Howard and Ms. Camryn Covington each reported the top three things they were most impressed with at the convention. They enjoyed the opening worship service processional, the overseas delegation and their various languages, the President’s Gala, the reading of the resolutions, and the Overseas Luncheon. They thanked the Presiding Elder Henderson and the North Charlotte District for providing them with such a special opportunity.

After remarks by Ms. Olivia Stinson, Mrs. Roye Buck, District Missionary President, Mrs. Henderson, Presiding Elder Henderson, made remarks and led the Missionary Benediction.