North Charlotte District Seasoned Saints on Parade

The Columbus Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church was transformed into the likes of a Broadway theatre for the North Charlotte District Lay Council Annual Seasoned Saints Program!

Rev. Jarma R. Chisholm, the host pastor, and the congregation provided a welcoming environment for participants and the congregations of the churches of the North Charlotte District, as well as Dr. Wardell Henderson, the presiding elder. Following the Praise and Worship portion of the program, Rev. Chisholm presided over the remainder of the service.

After the opening hymn, “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah,” the scripture and prayer, Sis. NaKisha Deshield and Ms. Sandra Y. Pickens, the 1st Vice President of the District Lay Council, welcomed those present and reviewed the occasion. The Clement Memorial Youth Choir sang “Shake the Devil Off” and “Inside Out” to get the talent show started for the seniors.

Eighteen district churches participated with senior citizens showing their talent by acting (Myers Tabernacle, Caldwell Chapel), poetry (Watkins Chapel, Reeves Temple, Little Rock), readings (Wesley, Mowing Glade), and songs (Greenville Memorial, Torrence Chapel, Rockwell, Bethesda, Union Bethel, Columbus Chapel, Huntersville, Jonahville, Torrence Grove, Hopewell, Union Bethel).

Each church brought cases or storage bins full of snack foods for the Livingstone College students. As they study, they may not have the funds to purchase snacks. A van was packed full of the snack foods and taken by Mrs. Miriam Rush, Executive Administrative Assistant at Livingstone, back to the college’s food pantry. Mrs. Rush thanked the North Charlotte District for all their contributions to the students. She was overwhelmed by the quantity of food being donated. She stated the snacks were needed and would be greatly appreciated by the students.

Final remarks were given by Ms. V. Carolyn Hubbard, District Lay Council President, 1st Lady Mrs. Myrtle Henderson, and Presiding Elder Wardell Henderson.