The North Charlotte District held its Annual Fellowship and Recognition Luncheon on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Wardell Henderson Center of the Weeping Willow A.M.E. Zion Church in Charlotte, NC. At this event, each church selects a layperson to be recognized for their labors in their respective churches.
Ms. Doris Chisolm read the scripture, and prayer was rendered by Ms. Cindy Saunders. Mrs. Susan House welcomed the attendees. Music was provided by Ms. Toni Stitt, who sang beautifully. Mrs. Rosalind Agurs was the speaker for the event and expounded on the duties and responsibilities of the laity in the church. Whatever you do for God, do it with fire and enthusiasm. The audience participated in her presentation with signs and lights. Her presentation was exciting and inspiring.
Ms. V. Carolyn Hubbard, President of the North Charlotte District Lay Council, announced the names of the honorees from each of the nineteen district churches. As she read a summary of their accomplishments, Presiding Elder Wardell Henderson presented the certificate of appreciation to each honoree. Some honorees were surprised to hear their names called. Their faces showed disbelief that their service was even recognized.
Rev. Jarma Chisolm, pastor of the Columbus Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, received a special award for her support of the Lay Council. Pastors and other clergy were in attendance to show their support of the laity.
The caterer, Just the 2 of Us Catering, owned by Zionites, provided a delicious meal with excellent service. The luncheon concluded with the Lay Council Closing Prayer.
