Conference Theme:
“Growing A Servants Heart”
Host Pastor: Rev., Dr. Tyrone Rigsby, Troy Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church
Interim Presiding Elders:
The Rev. Dr. Timothy Freeman, Trinity AME Zion Church, Greensboro
Rev. Dr. Reginald Keitt, St. Stephen A M E Zion Church, High Point
REV. Dr. Lisa Caldwell, St. Phillips A M E Zion Church, Greensboro
Bishop Darrell B Starnes, Sr. Presiding Prelate
Mrs. Camille C. Starnes, Missionary Supervisor
Church delegate/alternate:
Pamela Watson-Cook/Ms. Jackie Lyles
Name of church: Swift Street Church A.M.E. Zion, Greensboro, NC
District: West Central North Carolina Conference – Greensboro
Name of Pastor: Rev. Dr. Linda Wharton
Presiding Elder: Rev. Dr. Timothy Freeman
May 1st …
Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25
Song: “Blessed Assurance”
Thursday Meditation message:
Matthew 25:35-40 by Dr. Bryce Hatch – “Restart, Reframe, Reflect, and Refocus“
1. You can change the frame on a picture, but the picture stays the same, unless start with a different mindset and reflect on the need for the change, how you want the change to make a difference, who the audience you’re trying to communicate with, and lastly focusing on implementing the change.
2. There’s a definite need to modernize the way we things in our churches, but because we can be so rooted in traditions, change can be difficult.
The question to both is to consider the time, the cost, and who’s on your team!
Afternoon breakout session(s):
Rev. Dion Harris, Mt. Olive A.M.E. Zion Church, Greensboro, NC
Matthew 25:35-40 “Are you a Builder or a Bulldozer?”
1. Ask yourself if you’re a builder or a bulldozer. Are you one that prefers to build onto old values, rules, traditions that’s already in place? Or, a bulldozer, which is one that wants to tear everything down and start or restart from scratch?
2. Mental Health presentation: “Causes of Alzheimer’s disease in African Americans”
3. School of the Prophets – Leadership Development by Rev. Dr. Lisa Caldwell
Evening session:
Scripture reference: Psalm 4:5-8, Proverbs 4:5-23 read by Rev. Flaxine Smith
Prayer: Rev. Dion Harris
Message: by Rev. Deanna Daniel “Above All Else, Guard Your Heart”
1. With all the issues we face in this world today, we need to guard our hearts.
2 .The spirit of fear is showing up in the leaders, but remember our hearts are a source of light.
May 2nd …
Business – registration, conference organization, rules committee, roll call, and seating of delegates.
1. Nominations, Delegate reports, and recognitions. (I was nominated to be the district recorder…
2 . Afternoon – continuation of delegate and pastor reports, and district board reports
3. Lay Council by Janice Holt presentation on “Securing our Future”
4 . WHOMS by Edna Adams presentation on “Equity & Justice – Reaching out to Others”
5 . Necrology report
6. Local preacher hour: two outstanding young, young ministers gave powerful messages a) Sister Chavon Person “Don’t Kill Your Seed; Why, Because It’s Still Going to Happen” Luke 1:5-7, 11-13, 18-20, b) Jamal Bennett” When Jesus Comes to Visit; Do you have a Martha or a Mary Spirit?” Luke 10:40-42
Evening session:
Scripture: Romans 10:6-7, Psalm 100
Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 6:10-23 by Rev. Dr. Linda Wharton
Message: Rev., Dr. Willie Funderburk “Keep Your Sword Sharp”
May 3rd …
Church School Convention – “Elevation”
Sunday school delegate:
Isabella Eisenmann
Message:
Changing from “Truthville” to Elevate… Elevation taking the youth and Sunday school to new heights…
