Western North Carolina Conference
Lay Organization
Bi-Monthly Meeting
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Springdale AME Church
10:00am
The Western North Conference Lay Organization met Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Springdale AME Church in Burlington, North Carolina. The meeting was called to order by Bro. Dwight Patterson, president, who gave way to our chaplain, Sis. Myrtle Mayo. The Lay Hymn began the devotion followed by the repeating of the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Sis Mayo provided a brief word from the heart reflecting, God’s Word is what’s needed for the healing and the spirit. The responsive reading of the Lay Litany concluded our devotion service. Bro. Johnson noted that WE should stop SAYING the Lord’s Prayer but PRAY the Lord’s Prayer.
Rev. Shirley DeCoster, host pastor, graciously welcomed the conference to Springdale followed by Sis. Sherry Thompson the host Lay President. The roll call of officers was conducted by Sis. Boneita Page, recording secretary. This was followed by the reading of the minutes that were motioned and second by Bro. Johnson and Hooker, respectively.
No correspondence report
Treasurer Bill James gave the treasurer’s report and was received for informational purposes only.
Sis. Janie Wilson reported on the membership of WNCC with 45 churches of the conference submitted. 24 churches from the Eastern district and 21 churches enrolled from the Western district. The conference has 1272 members, 1135 adults and 137 youth. The reestablished Lay Organization reports from Saint Paul – Raleigh under the leadership of Sis Stephanie Moore.
The Lay Institute - Sis. Bobbi Hague: The Lay Bucks Program has ended and from now on attendance will be how awards are bestowed. Four prizes will be awarded on the following categories, 21 & under, female, male, and church members who attend the bi-monthly meetings. Sis. Hague will collaborate with Sis. Wilson to determine which group has the best representation.
Two members of the laity of the WNCC were lifted in need of prayer, Sis. ZW Clark of Clapp’s Chapel who recently suffered a stroke and Sis. Sabrina Corbet who lost her son.
Bro. Patterson then gave way to Bro. Winchester. Bro. Winchester asked the body not to be offended when inappropriate emails are received because of the possibility of SPAM. Emails are being sent to address books unbeknownst of the so-called senders.
In the order of old business, Sis. Mary Locklear thanked everyone who supported and attended the prayer breakfast in September. Bro. James’ report showed that it was a great fundraiser. Bro. Winchester gave a few remarks on the Economic Committee and how the group is developing a website for the use of the conference and all interested individuals.
Sis. Hague and Sis. Emma Devine informed the body of their visits with the students at Kittrell College. The supplies collected by the conference were well received and gratefully appreciated. Sis. Devine shared the wonderful experience she was given during the end of the year graduation. She remarked on the opportunity each could have by dining on the campus. The meals are provided by the culinary department. Please support this endeavor whenever you have the opportunity. The suggestion of continually making donations of supplies to the corps was made and Bethel-Greensboro, Emmanuel-Durham and Saint Paul-Raleigh volunteered to be a donation center.
The president then opened the floor to the elected delegates and alternates to give highlights of the Biennial. Those who spoke were: Starr Battle, Bettie Duell, Wilbert Hooker, Kennetra Irby and Dwight Patterson. Bro. Hooker brought to the body that Sis. Bettie Duell had to use personal funds during the convention. The conference then voted that Sis. Duell would be reimbursed from the treasurer with the motion made by Sis. Flo Avery.
Bro. Patterson announced that he has received tickets for the Mid-Year Lay Breakfast held on October 21st. Bless Be the Tide that Binds is the theme and the cost of the tickets, $40. For those interested in attending, see the recording secretary after the meeting and she will take your name, number of tickets received and ticket number for the president’s records.
One correction made from the last meeting’s minutes, Sis. Gerald Logan’s name was listed as Geraldine which was incorrect.
Saint Paul-Raleigh and Saint Joseph-Durham are the host churches for the WNCC Lay Night to be held May 31st during annual conference. Bro. Kenneth Woods motioned and second by Bro. Winchester to have a LIGHT reception that will be held after the program.
The body had 2 first time attendees, Sis. Pat Lipford, Saint Paul-Lenoir and Sis. Pamela Watson, Saint Matthew-Raleigh.
Sis. Duell asked the body on behalf of Sis. Jessica Aiken, Young Adult Representative(YAR), to support the Jack & Jill Extravaganza by staying in contact with Sis. Aiken and offering suggestions. This major fundraiser for the conference will be held the second Saturday in April, place to be determined.
The WNCC elections will be held on Saturday, April 3rd at Mount Zion-Greensboro.
The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted
Boneita Page
Recording Secretary
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