“And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray…. And he went up unto them into the ship, and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.” Mark 6:45-52 KJV
The Greensboro District Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society held its fourth Mass Meeting of the Conference Year on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Phillip A.M.E. Zion Church, where the Reverend Dr. Lisa Caldwell is Pastor. The St. Phillip Pastor and congregation served as hosts to the meeting. Mrs. Angela Hargrove gave ‘The Welcome’.
The Greensboro District Secretary of Supply Mrs. Janice Holt presided over the first part of the Mass Meeting with emphasis on the 2023-2024 Missionary theme, “Reaching the Masses in an Ever-Changing World: The Journey Continues”. Self-care and Wellness were the highlighted meeting focus. The devotion invocation was followed by the opening song – St. Phillip Choir, and Mrs. Georgia Jones read the Scripture, Mark 6:45-52.
The morning meditation speakers were Pastor Lisa Caldwell and the Reverend Charlie Caldwell. Following the introduction by Reverend Dr. Daran H. Mitchell, and a song by St. Phillip Choir, Pastor Caldwell and Reverend Charlie Caldwell blessed the congregation with the morning meditation message that was presented in a very unique tag team meditation preaching style – incorporating their theme ‘Are You There Yet’ emphasizing faith, self-care and wellness; after which the congregation was extended an invitation to Christian discipleship.
Prayers for Self-Care and Wellness were humbly lifted up to our Almighty God as follows: Ms. Deborah Snips, a prayer on Mental Clarity – Proverb 3:5-6; Mrs. Christine Murdock, a prayer on Honoring Personal Needs – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; and Mrs. Cynthia Williams, a prayer on Rest and Relaxation – Philippians 4:6-7.
Our District President, Dr. Edna Adams-Fulton, presided over the second part of the Mass Meeting. The offering was received by Reverend Dr. Keitt. Mrs. Linda Goins gave the financial report, and Ms. Tamekia Lockhart provided the Banner Awards report. The following churches received recognition banners: Oak Grove (Lower level); Wesley Chapel-VA (Middle level); and Zion Grove (Upper level). The Courtesy Report was presented by Ms. Sarah Evans.
Our Missionary President Dr. Adams-Fulton extended a very cordial ‘thank you’ to all who helped make the fourth Missionary Mass Meeting Prayer Breakfast a success; moreover, she thanked everyone for their presence and participation. A special “Self Care” basket and gift card were presented to Mrs. Renee Ellis for her love and continuous support to the missionaries. Further, President Adams-Fulton thanked Secretary of Supply Holt for her leadership. Following announcements/remarks, the fourth Missionary Mass Meeting adjourned with the Missionary Benediction.
