WMS MISSION STATEMENT

We are called to strengthen our faith and sent to continue the ministry

of Jesus Christ by service and witness in the world.

On a regular basis the Julia M. Holt WMS

gives Monetary Donations and Gift Baskets to the Sick and Shut-In members of our congrega-

tion. Special donations are given to the family of a deceased member, or a member

who loses a close relative.

Saint Matthew African Methodist Episcopal Church 1629 Bennett St.—Raleigh, NC 27604

(919) 821-7011

Missionary Deloriese Copeland Walker, WMS President

Missionary Gina Pettis Dean, YPD Director

Missionary Jennifer Hicks Robinson, WMS Advisor

Rev. Marion B. Robinson, Pastor

Missionary Bobbie Cross

WMS Area Chair Missionary Lydia Baldwin

YPD Area Director

Missionary Nikki W. Lyons WNCC WMS President

Missionary Alice Hillman WNCC YPD Director

The Rev. Dr. Conrad K. Pridgen

Western NCC District Presiding Elder The Rev. Jasper Bernard Wilder

Eastern NCC District Presiding Elder

Missionary Faye Conley 2nd Episcopal District WMS President

Dr. Shirley Cason-Reed International WMS President

Dr. Patricia Morris DeVeaux 2nd Episcopal District WMS Supervisor

The Right Rev. William P. DeVeaux, Sr. Presiding Prelate

2nd Episcopal District

LOCAL THEME:

“MORE”

We should MEDITATE daily on God’s Word and

Focus on OUTREACH—with a Passion to Serve.

Always REMEMBER God’s Unfailing Love,

For EXCELLENCE is our Missionary Goal.

February 8, 2015

Julia M. Holt Women’s Missionary Society

and Young People’s and Children’s Division

“REFLECTIONS”

There shall be an organization named the Young People’s and Children’s Division in every church where there is a

Women’s Missionary Society.

THE CIRCLE OF ELDERS

The Circle of

Elders Christmas party was held Fri-day, Dec. 12, 2014 at St. Matthew AME Church, and was co-hosted by the Tribe of Judah and the Zeta Phi Beta Soror-ity, Inc., Sigma Xi Zeta Chapter. The Circle of Elders is a group of senior women over the age of 70. Games were

played, Christmas Carols sung, Gifts given and a deli-cious meal was enjoyed by everyone present.

Game time for the Circle of Elders. The name of the game being played is “GUESS THE NAME OF THE CHRISTMAS CAROL FROM THE PICTURE”. Ten Door Prizes were donated by the Raleigh Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.

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RACKS (Random Acts of Kindness)

THE TRIBE OF SIMEON

During the month of January 2015 the Tribe of Simeon, under the di-rection of Missionary Maria Bates Korgar gave a donation of $170.00 to the Seys United Methodist Church in Careysburg City, Liberia, West Africa. Many thanks to the Couples Club of St. Matthew AME Church for their donation of $190.00 which increased the donation to a total of $360.00. The donation was used to purchase gloves, bleach, hand sanitizer, goggles, etc. to help combat the spread of EBOLA. “The smallest good deed is better that the Grandest Intention”.

Photo left to right: Dr. Alice Garrett, Mrs. Bettye Murchison, Mr. David Davis & Ms. Deloriese C. Walker

Each year Mrs. Rebecca Tabron participates on program gracing the group with one of her famous poems and a favorite musical selection from the past. Forty (40) gifts, as you see in the background of this photo, were given to the Circle of Elder members donated by the Tribe of Judah.

The Tribe of Issa-char, under the leadership of Dr. Alice Garrett, and the Tribe of Ma-nasseh under the leadership of Charlene Evans made a donation of $150.00 to the Esophageal Can-cer Benefit.

The AME Church Shelter is sponsored by the Second Episco-pal District Women’s Missionary Society and is supported by churches throughout the Second Episcopal District. Ongoing needs of the Shelter are: wash cloths, towels, soap, toothpaste, kitchen towels, dish cloths, detergent, hand sani-tizer, bed linen, un-derwear, socks, can goods, paper plates, plastic forks, toilet paper, bathroom cleaners, lamps,

nightstands, paint, floor wax, and lock-ers. Every 5th Sunday of the year, Missionary Helen Sanders and others prepare food and feed the men at the Shelter. A special treat was prepared for the November visit. Along with a deli-cious meal, Gift Bags filled with snack food were dis-tributed to the men.

The Julia M. Holt WMS gave a $100 donation to BREAST CANCER

AWARENESS through WEPT.

Breast Cancer

Awareness —

UNITED WE

STAND!!!!

THE AME CHURCH SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS

Photo left to right: Missionary Deloriese C. Walker YPD’er Alexis Korgar Missionary Mollie Williams and Missionary Camille Crawford

ESOPHAGEAL CANCER

BENEFIT CONCERT

THE TRIBES OF GAD AND DAN

The members of St. Matthew AME Church continue to enjoy the two (2) Umbrella Bag Depots stationed at the front and rear entranc-es of the church. The Umbrella Bag is a disposable plastic bag that can be placed over a wet umbrella when COMING in from the rain thus keeping us safe from falls on slippery floors. NOW HOW COOL IS THAT??

Thank you Gad and Dan for the gift that keeps on giving!!

CONGRATULATIONS

GAD

ON YOUR WIN AGAIN IN 2014 OF THE

TWELVE TRIBES OF

ISRAEL PROGRAM

THE TRIBES OF ISSACHAR

AND MANASSEH

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AME MOVES FROM THE FIRST TO THE SECOND

A former member of Bethel AME Church, New Haven, Connecticut moves to Durham, NC. This photo was taken at the Duhart-Clark WMS Annual Day, St. Paul AME Church, Chapel Hill, NC, January 11, 2015.

The Julia M. Holt WMS welcomes Dr. Sara Lee, new member of St. Paul AME Church, Chapel Hill and the Western North Carolina Conference WMS. Photo left to right: Dr. Sara Lee and Ms. Deloriese C. Walker

Left to right: Missionary Helen Sanders and Mr. Corey

Regular meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Study Session is held from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and the Business Session is held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

February 2, 2014—the Souper Bowl of Caring was spon-sored by the YPD and a $100.00 donation was given to the March of Dimes, and 100 food items donated to “Back Pack Buddies.”

February 8, 2014—the Julia M. Holt team hosted the Martha McCauley Area Prayer Break-fast.

February 9, 2014—was Annual WMS/YPD Day for Julia M. Holt. Guest speaker for the service was Rev. Arnita Davis of Mt. Zion AME. Church, Greensboro, NC.

February 23, 2014—Five (5) Julia M. Holt members attended the Annual Missionary Day of the Union Bethel AME Church Missionary Society in Cary, NC. Charlene Evans partici-pated on program, Ron Chan-dler and Camille Crawford served as Ushers and Mary Gibbs and Deloriese C. Walk-er were also in attendance.

March 16, 2014—Deanna Easley, Charlene Evans, Regenia Mel-vin and Deloriese C. Walker represented the Julia M. Holt WMS at the Annual Mission-ary Day of St. Paul AME Church, Raleigh, NC.

March 2, 2014—A $100 donation was given to the Christian Ed Department to be divided be-tween the five participants of the Little Miss/Mr. Contest. Each contestant received cred-it for $20.00 each.

March 29, 2014—The Martha McCauley Area WMS meet-ing was held at Mt. Sinai AME Church, Pittsboro, NC. Eleven (11) Missionaries from

our society attended, plus seven youth.. Our society was award-ed a potted Mum and a check for $25.00 for having the largest number of Missionaries present. There was a discussion titled “The Qualities of a Good Lead-er” which re-ceived much participa- tion from the group.

March 30, 2014—

JMHWMS fed the men and women of the AME Homeless Shelter. In addition to the dinner, a total

of 45 gift bags filled with snack items were given to all present. Missionaries present were Hel-en Sanders, Camille Crawford, Deborah Williams, Marius Thompson, Deloriese C. Walker and two (2) YPD’ers Marcus Thompson (age 7), and Malik Thompson (age 6). The men were grateful and expressed their appreciation for our ser-vice and gifts.

April 5, 2014— Charlene Evans, Jessica Davis and Deloriese C. Walker represented the Julia M. Holt WMS at the Life Member, YWI & Senior Missionary Breakfast held at the Golden Corral located in Burlington, NC.

April 12, 2014—Sis. Regenia Mel-vin, WNCC WMS Parliamentari-an, presented a Workshop on Par-liamentarian Procedures held at St. Matthew AME Church, Hills-borough, NC.

June 10, 2014—Sixteen persons registered and attended the Western North Carolina Con-ference WMS Annual Mis-sionary Conven-tion held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Win-ston Salem, NC. The Melodi-

ous Voices of Unction Choir from our church sang during the Worship Service and Sis. Regenia Melvin was elected delegate to the Quadrennial Convention to be held in Ju-ly, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indi-ana.

June 29, 2014—We fed the home-less men and women at the AME Homeless Shelter. Three (3) of our guests from Capetown, South Africa visit-ed the Shelter and participated in the serving. Each ex-pressed her appreciation in having the opportunity to par-ticipate in this Mission Ser-vice.

July 13, 2014—We held the Twelve Tribes of Israel Reun-ion, our major fundraiser for the year. The Tribe of Gad reported the largest amount of money. The overall total raised for the Reunion was $5,372.

August 16, 2014—Attended the Martha McCauley Area WMS Planning Meeting held at St. Mary AME Church, Apex, NC.

August 22-23, 2014—Four (4) JMH Missionaries attended the WNCC WMS President’s Retreat held at the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel. Per-sons attending were: Gina Dean, Maria Oliver-Rice, Deanna Easley and Deloriese

C. Walker. (continued pg. 5) . .

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MISSIONARIES AND YPD’ers ON THE MOVE

Activities of the Julia M. Holt WMS and YPD’ers for the past year.

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THE TRIBE OF REUBEN The Tribe of Reuben, under the leadership of Missionary Helen Sanders continues to serve the men and women at the AME Church Homeless Shelter every 5th Sunday of the month. Their schedule for 2015 is: March 29, May 31, August 30, and, Nov. 29.

THE YOUNG PEOPLE’S & CHILDREN’S

DIVISION OF THE

JULIA M. HOLT WOMEN’S MISSIONARY

SOCIETY

THE PURPOSE OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE’S AND

CHILDREN’S DIVISION IS TO:

Provide meaningful youth training programs in all areas of church life,

thereby encouraging full participation in the total mission of the church;

and implement educational programs designed to increase knowledge of

African Methodist Episcopal Church history.

Mother Sunbeams—age level pre-school to primary (2-6)

Allen Stars—age level primary to 6th grade (7-12)

Young People’s Auxiliary—age level (13-17)

Young Adult Division—age level (18-26)

COME JOIN US EVERY 3rd SUNDAY AFTER

MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE.

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WMS on the Move continued:

Sept. 13, 2014—Ten (10) persons attended the Martha McCauley Area Meeting held at Poplar Springs AME Church, Sanford, NC. The following JMHWMS Area Officers are: Charlene Evans, 1st VP; Deloriese C. Walker, 3rd VP; Deja Spann, Recording Secretary; Sandra Flagg, Asst. Rec. Secretary; Maria Oliver-Rice, Parliamen-trian and Jania King, YPD Area President.

October, 2014—Fifteen (15) gift baskets were distributed to the Sick and Shut-In members of our church.

November 5, 2014—Deloriese C. Walker attended the 2nd Dis-trict Lay meeting and Banquet held at the Mid-year Conference at the Hilton North Raleigh Ho-tel.

December 10, 2014—JMH WMS Christmas party and gifts given our Angel Tree Recipients.

Dec. 13, 2014—We attended the Area Meeting held at Piney Grove AME Church, Raleigh, NC. Kudos to Sis. Charlene Evans for the professional man-ner in which she presided (due to the absence of the Area Chair, Sis. Bobbie Cross).

January 17, 2015—Seven (7) mem-bers attended the Winter Insti-tute held at St. Matthew AME Church, Hillsboro, NC. The members were: Deanna Ea-sley, Charlene Evans, Gina Dean, Regenia Melvin, Maria Oliver-Rice, Claudia Togba and Deloriese C. Walker.

January 24, 2015—Nine (9) mem-bers attended the Martha McCauley Prayer Breakfast held in Apex, NC. Members attending were: Charlene Evans Gina Dean, Shirley Gray, Maria Korgar, Regenia Melvin, Maria Oliver-Rice, Marius Thompson, Claudia Togba, and Deloriese C. Walker.

SALUTE TO OUR COMMUNICATIONS CREW--

A few years ago who would have imagined that the TELEPHONE would be replaced by the CELL PHONE, INTERNET, and OTHER TECHNOLOGY. Thanks to Missionary Deanna Easley we try to stay up-to-date in com-municating with our Missionary members. We have a TELEPHONE CALLING CREW who assists her by calling those members who do not have access to the Internet. However, regardless of the Internet, we still call our members via Telephone. As some of us say, “I can read writing, but I still prefer to hear a live voice when communicating.” Our TELEPHONE CALLING CREW consists of: Missionaries

Deanna Easley, Robin Chandler, Camille Crawford, Deja Spann, Deborah Williams and Pattie Williams.

The Wax Museum

The YPD’ers dress up as Black His-tory Icons frozen like statues until someone puts money in a basket. They then move and give a brief Bio of the person they are impersonating.

WATCH FOR THE NEXT PERFORMANCE TO BE HELD SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2015

12 NOON

Marius states that she is blessed to have the opportunity to choreograph praise dances for the young people of St. Matthew AME Church. Since Easter of 2013, she has shared her talent of dance, teaching and mentoring to our youth and young adults.

Marius is a wife, mother and homemaker. She has been married for nine (9) years to Marcus Thomp-

son and they are the proud parents of two (2) sons: Marcus, Jr., age 7, and Malik, age 6.

Young Women’s Initiative (YWI—ages 18—40) On Parade

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Marius Thompson

PASSING IT ON—

On June 10, 2014, the Western North Carolina Confer-ence Women’s Missionary Society held its Annual Capping Ceremony at the Evening Service. Our own Missionary Mollie Williams was capped and Missionary Jessica Davis Veal, who has moved out of the state, graciously passed on her Missionary Stole to Mollie.

Congratulations to Mollie who is a second year student at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Caro-lina. She plans to become a Pharmacist.

Mollie is the daughter of Missionary Deborah Williams and both have been actively involved with the Julia M. Holt Missionaries for over ten years.

Left to right: Missionaries Deloriese C. Walker, Mollie Williams and Jessica Davis Veal

Left to right: Life Member Deloriese C. Walker, YWI Mem-ber Marius Thompson and Life Member Elizabeth Hall of Lincolnville AME Church, Raleigh, NC

YWI’S present at the “Hi Tea” held at Bethel AME Church, Greensboro, NC. Missionary Sharon Foust, Local President

NAME THE AME

DANCERS

YWI and LIFE MEMBERS ATTEND “HI TEA” On September 20, 2014 Marius chauffeured two (2) Life Mem-bers to the “Hi Tea” sponsored by the YWI of Bethel AME Church, Greensboro, NC where Sharon Foust serves as Local WMS president. And a fun time was enjoyed by all.

NAPHTALI—The Tribe of Naphtali gave a donation of $100 toward the purchase of Costumes for the Dance Ministry. The Tribe of Naphtali is composed of Male Associates Ron Chandler, Carl Dean, Gerald Tharrington, Wilbert (“Bo”) Wilder with Mr. Charles Gray serving as the Tribe Leader.

THE JULIA M. HOLT WOMEN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETY and

YOUNG PEOPLE’S & CHILDREN’S DIVISION MEMBERS

ANGEL TREE—

A program of Prison Fellowship By joining forces with Prison Fellowship this past Christmas, we were part of a monumental, nationwide effort to en-sure that more prisoners’ children—the invisible victims of crime—know that God sees them and loves them. As a 2014 coordinator, we were part of a team representing nearly 8,000 churches and or-ganizations serving approximately 375,000 children with a parent in

prison. 2014 Recipients:

Mrs. Sasha Enzor—mother Quan Enzor—6 year old son

Diamond Enzor- 13 year old daughter

Nyashia Enzor-(not present) 15 year old

daughter

JMHWMS OFFICERS

President . . …...Ms. Deloriese Copeland Walker 1st Vice President ……...Mrs. Maria Oliver-Rice 2nd Vice President …….Mrs. Marius Thompson 3rd Vice President ……...Ms. Deborah Williams Recording Secretary ………Ms. Deanna Easley Asst. Rec. Secretary………... Mrs. Sandra Flagg Corresponding Secretary…Mrs. Robin Chandler Treasurer ……………….Ms. Margaret Herndon Parliamentarian…………Ms. Wanda Thompson Historiographer/Statistician……. Mrs. Barbara Yarbro PME Director ……………...Ms. Regenia Melvin YPD Director …………….Mrs. Gina Pettis Dean Worship Leader ………………Mrs. Shirley Gray YWI ……………………… Ms. Mollie Williams WMS Advisor …..Mrs. Jennifer Hicks Robinson Pastor ………………..Rev. Marion B. Robinson

MISSION STATEMENT

We are called to

strengthen our

faith and sent to

continue the

ministry of

Jesus Christ

by service

and

witness in the

world.

YPD Adult Leadership— YPD Director….. Mrs. Gina Pettis Dean Sunbeam (2-6)...Mrs. Jennifer Robinson Sunbeam (2-6) .……..Mrs. Shirley Gray Allen Stars (7-12) Mrs. Michele Parham Youth (13-17) …Ms. Charlene L. Evans Young Adult (18-26) YPD Treasurer……. Mrs. Mamie Shackleford WMS President…... Ms. Deloriese C. Walker Pastor………..Rev. Marion B. Robinson

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YPD YOUTH REVIVAL The Julia M. Holt YPD held its annual Youth Revival on August 16, 2014 at 6 p.m. Brother Jonathan Stephens was the guest speaker. The Theme for the Revival was:

“DO IT FOR THE VINE— I AM GOING TO DO IT”

“I am the Vine, ye are the branches…” John 15:5

From June 26 thru July 1, 2014, St. Matthew AME Church members host-ed a delegation of eight students and two chaperons from Capetown, South Africa. Pastor Robinson and members rolled out the red carpet with entertain-ment consisting of Bowling, Pool Par-ty, a visit to the African American His-torical Society and many other fun ac-tivities. A good time was enjoyed by all who stated their delight in visiting the United States and thanked us for our hospitality. The Delegation

“Give of yourself; offer your services to a hospital or church. Help people. The law of giving

will reward you tenfold”. Alfred A. Montapert

Every 2nd Wednesday is ”MISSION WEDNESDAY” for the members of the Julia M. Holt WMS. Claudia Togba does Missions on a daily basis as she drives her neighbors to the doctor’s of-fice, to work, to the grocery store, etc. Camille Crawford sends “Get Well” cards to the Sick and Shut-in. Many thanks to all of our Missionaries who think it not robbery to help others on a regular basis.

M in s tre l b o y

Life is like riding a bicycle.

You don’t fall off unless you stop pedaling.

YPD MEMBERS CELEBRATE GRANDPARENTS OF THE YEAR 2014—2015

IN APPRECIATION

It is through the generosity of you, our St. Matthew Church family, that we are able to serve members of our church, community and abroad, contrib-uting to what is needed for a hurting world. We thank God, Pastor and Mrs. Robinson, and you for allow-ing us to be the Missionary Ambas-sadors of St. Matthew AME Church. We hope that from reading these pages you have gained knowledge of the activities your Missionaries and YPD’ers have been involved in this conference year. Your prayers and support are solicited for our continued success for the Cause of Missions. Love you, Deloriese Copeland Walker President, JMH WMS Life Member, WMS

The Souper Bowl of Caring is a youth-led, grassroots movement of caring, the re-sult of thousands of young people joining together to fight hunger and poverty in their communities. Since 1993, over $28 million has been raised for charities across the country.

Mission Statement: To utilize Super Bowl Sunday to inspire and mobilize youth to fight hunger and poverty.

The Julia M. Holt YPD participates in this program every year, on the 1st Sunday in February. This year, Feb. 1, 2015, a dona-tion of $100.00 was given to the Community Success Initiative Program, Mr. Dennis Gad-dy, Executive Director; and perishable food items were donated to “Back Pack Buddies”.

THE TRIBE OF ZEBULUN— VOLUNTEERS for “Get Out the Vote” Participation by Missionary Deanna Easley—

Presented a speech to The Demo-cratic Women of Wake County on Sept. 17, 2014, regarding the “power of the pen” to encourage voter registration. Wrote eighty (80) letters concerning the value of being registered and voting in the mid-term election. Volunteer canvassing effort on Sat., Oct. 18, 2014, at Mt. Sinai Church on Swain Street with Rev. Portia Ro-chelle, President of the NAACP/Raleigh Chapter. Participated in the NAACP Phone Banking Project with Rev. Portia Rochelle. Approximately 150 calls were made to give information about how and where to register for the Nov. 4th, 2014 mid-term election and to encourage registered voters to get out early and vote. Missionary Mary Gibbs is Leader of the Tribe of Zebulun.

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Seated left to right: Deanna Easley and Rev. Rochelle

Elder and Mrs. Larnie G. Horton, Sr. are enjoying retirement after working for many years in the AME Church. Reverend Horton was President of Kittrell College for seven years; served as Assistant to The Governor of North Carolina; pastored many Churches in the Western North Carolina Conference; and served the Conference as Presiding Elder until his retirement.

Mrs. Horton taught school for many years; worked as a college Reg-istrar; Directed Child Development Programs for the State; and served as a Commissioner for the State.

They are the parents of two (2) sons: Larnie Glenn, Jr. (Cheryl), and Langston Garvey (Delicia) and grand-parents to two (2) grandsons. David is a freshman at NC A&T State Uni-versity where he is working hard to-ward graduation while participating in indoor, outdoor, and cross country track. Benjamin “Nate” is attending Leroy Martin Middle School as an 8TH grader. He is a dedicated student and involved in many academic and athletic teams. Nate loves video games and sports.

GROW, GLOW AND GO FOR CHRIST!