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Laughter is good for the soul

5/22/2015

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WIM Meeting - May 21, 2015 - RECAP

Praise the Lord.
 
I thank God for all the women who gathered tonight for our monthly gathering. We also thank God for the Rev. Karen Horry for her hospitality and for feeding us. That red rice was on the money.
 
I am not sure what was in the rice, the ice tea, the lemonade, water, chicken, green beans or cake.
This is one of the funniest gatherings that we have had in a long time. There was so much laughter and good fun that was held among sisters. Even as we prayed out we continued with a Spirit of excitement.
 
It was a wonderful meeting. We learned more about each other that we did not know before. We learned that some of us like to roller skate, and love to be daring. Some of us described ourselves as a Peach, another would describe themselves as an Almond Joy, (you know the song, "sometimes I feel like a nut, sometimes I dont). We learned that our parents named us, but due to lack of spelling on the part of the ones who wrote our birth certificates, our name is odd. Others are happy for the name given to them, because the alternative, well, let's just say a character in the movie "The Color Purple" would have allowed us to be famous :). Some of us have a brother on our father side, and we do not have a middle name, zero. While others of us are grateful that our training is paying off as there is a job waiting for us as soon as our training is over.We learned that some of us are going to be an aunt again and this time it's a girl. We learned so much about each other while we laughed at each other and with each other.
 
We also knew that we had gathered for a purpose and did what needed to be done as we continue with the business of the AME Church and  being a Woman in Ministry in the AME Church. We confirmed who has paid dues and were encouraged to remind a sister to pay their dues. We reviewed our calendar for the year and suggestions were made as to some things that as Women in Ministry we must address and will address during this Conference year.
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Did I say we had a fun meeting? Ok, because we had a FUN meeting! Laughter is certainly good for the soul.
 
        Thanks again Rev. Horry, Pastor
                               Mt. Pisgah/Turner Memorial AME Church



Just a reminder, please mark your calendar. Our next meeting will take place on the Brooklyn/Westchester District, the  3rd Thursday of June (June 18th) and it will take place at Madeconia AME Church, Flushing, NY. So mark your calendar and plan to be in attendance.
 
To God be the Glory.
-Rev. Jacqueline Lynch
Coordinator of The NY Annual Conference
Women In Ministry
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Graduations

5/12/2015

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AME Women in Ministry Graduates
As we are approaching that time of the year already, if you will be graduating this May/June or graduated December 2014/January 2015, or know of someone who did or will be, please do send an email and let us know. We want to congratulate ALL of our sisters on their accomplishments. They all worked hard and we want to recognize each and every one of them.
 
Thanks


-Rev. Jacqueline Lynch
Coordinator of The NY Annual Conference
Women In Ministry



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Congratulations are in order

5/3/2015

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We Praise and thank God for what all that took place at the 193rd Session of the New York Annual Conference.
 



So join me in congratulating the Rev. Miranda Harrison as she was given her very first appointment to Trinity AME Church-Harlem, NY. 


         Welcome to the Pastorate, Pastor Harrison.
 



Also, we want to congratulate everyone especially the women who were elected as delegates and alternate delegates to the General Conference 2016. They are as follows:

 
Delegates:
Rev. Dr. Kim Anderson
Rev. Dietra Bell
Rev. Dr. Henrietta Scott-Fullard
Rev. Dr. Jennifer Leath
Rev. Carrie Nobles
 
Alternate Delegates:
Rev. Dr. Andrea M. Hargett
Rev JoAn Owings
Rev. Deborah Hicks
Rev. Evelyn Miller-Suber
Rev.  Katherine Brooks
Rev. Alicia Bailey
Rev. Jacqueline Lynch

 
Help me in congratulating all of the women. We make up 11 of the 32 delegates from the New York Conference. To God be the Glory.



-Rev. Jacqueline Lynch
Coordinator of The NY Annual Conference
Women In Ministry

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Highlights of the 193rd Session of the NYAC

5/3/2015

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To God be the Glory!
 
The 193rd Session of the NYAC has finally come to an end. What a week.  Early mornings and late evenings, but it was worth it all. The entire conference was awesome.
 
We praise God for all the Preached words that went forth and for the workshop that was done by our Episcopal Supervisor, the Rev. Dr. Jessica Kendall Ingram, "The Purpose of Our Brokenness."
 
Through the Preached words this week, we learned that "It's a fixed fight," We need the Power," there's a need for "Order in the Church" and when we come to the table of the Lord, we must look back at the cross. We must look on the inside, look outward and look upward, yes, "Revival and Communion" go together.
 
Well, I believe God knew that some of us needed to be reminded that he is a God of his word, so in case anyone missed what was spoken prior, he continued to minister unto us through his word and telling us "At your Word" (meaning God's word), the encouragement continued and we were preached into deliverance with a dance by the word "Haven't  We all been there?" Yes, Lord, we have all been there.
 
We were reminded of the importance of taking care of that which God has given us, our bodies. So we were reminded as to what to eat or not eat, when is the best time to eat and was reminded that "Our ministry is as healthy as we are."
 
I believe that we forgot something very important during this Annual Conference. We did not notify ABC News, CBS News, NBC news or CNN. They needed to be present on Friday night as our young people praised God through dance, song, spoken word, puppeteering etc. These young people were awesome. These newscasters needed to see that our children are doing well, they Love the Lord and are walking in their destiny. The house was full of young people and their parents/guardians and those who are willing to work with them. Then on early Saturday morning, the young people were back in Church Praising God and were told to "Read the fine print."
 
As we wind down to the closing of the Conference, Bishop Young reminded the ordinants and everyone who heard the word, that "We must wear our own clothes." We cannot do ministry being like anyone else but ourselves. Dont try to imitate someone else, use what God has given you.
Then we closed out with "Get out of the way" by our very own Bishop Ingram.
 
After reflecting on all that was preached and taught during this Annual Conference, we all should be encouraged as we were sent out into the vineyard to do the work of ministry. God has been good to ALL of us.
 
So my sisters and brothers, to God the be Glory.. We are off to another conference year to use that which God has given us and in spite of the trials and tribulations that may come, my prayer is that we will be reminded of one of the preached word that we heard this week. If you were not present, I pray that someone will share the word with you to encourage you.
 
Now I ask that we continue to keep our Episcopal leadership in prayer as they continue to lead the next few conferences. Pray their strength as they continue to travel the highways and byways. Pray their strength as they continue to lead and guide us and as they continue to prepare for the upcoming General Conference.
 
Be blessed and try and get some rest this week.

-Rev. Jacqueline Lynch
Coordinator of The NY Annual Conference
Women In Ministry
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