Greensboro District Holds its First Mass Meeting of the 2024-2025 Conference Year

Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the high God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He hath shewed thee, O Man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:6-8 (KJV)

The Greensboro District Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society (WH&OMS) held its first Mass Meeting of the 2024-2025 Conference Year on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Asheboro, NC where Pastor Reverend Dr. Tracii Miller and her congregation served as hosts to the meeting.

The Mass Meeting, as always, was truly a blessing. Dr. Edna Y. Adams-Fulton, our Missionary District President, presided over the meeting.

The Call to Worship and Invocation preceded the morning hymn “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less,” which was followed by the Scripture reading, Micah 6:6-8 (KJV), by Ms. Beverly Wallace, and a loving prayer by Ms. Blondine Rudisell.  Words of Welcome were extended by Mrs. Loretta Woodle on behalf of the Wesley Chapel Church family.  Following the words of welcome, Mr. Louis Gaines provided a musical selection, ‘A Change Is Coming’. The morning meditation speaker, Reverend Dr. Margo Gaddy, Pastor of Zion Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, was introduced by Reverend Dr. Reginald Keitt, Pastor of St. Stephen A.M.E. Zion Church.  Pastor Gaddy blessed us with a highly thought-provoking message. Her text was taken from Micah 6:6-8 and her subject was – “What the Lord Requires”. Pastor Gaddy reminded us of the fruit of the spirit and to always let the Lord be in control. Following the meditation message, Pastor Miller extended an invitation to Christian discipleship.

Ms. Cynthia Marshall provided the financial report, after which an election of officers was held—administered by Reverend Dr. Keitt—during the meeting.  It was concluded that the Greensboro District Women’s Home & Overseas Missionary Society officers will remain the same for the 2024-2025 Conference Year.  Elections were held for the following positions: Treasurer, recording secretary, corresponding secretary, and recorder. It was moved and properly seconded that Mrs. Linda Goins, Ms. Dwan Wall, Ms. Phyllis Marshall, and Mrs. Nina Ingram be retained in these positions, respectively.

A banner presentation representing attendance support was presented by Ms. Phyllis C. Marshall to the following churches: Zion Grove, Snow Hill and McCauley, and Mt. Airy. 

Mrs. Gale Gaines provided the courtesy report expressing gratitude and thanks to all as she lifted up highlights from the meeting.

The Mass Meeting was blessed with the presence of the Greensboro District’s Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society Coordinator of YAMS, Reverend L. Lynn Mitchell, who will serve as the Missionary Supervisor for the Midwest Episcopal Region of The A.M.E. Zion Church. Missionary Supervisor Mitchell was gifted with a presentation—filled with love—for the many years of devotion and service to the Greensboro District’s WH&OMS by Dr. Adams-Fulton, including a gifted presentation from the YAMS. Missionary Supervisor Mitchell delivered a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to Dr. Adams-Fulton and the congregation.    

President Adams-Fulton thanked everyone for their participation and presence at the First Greensboro District Mass Meeting of the 2024-2025 Conference Year. Following announcements, remarks, and grace, the meeting adjourned with the Missionary Benediction. Lunch was served from the Fellowship Hall.