Rev. Ronnie McCowan Succumbs
It
is with regret and hearfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of the Rev.
Dr. Ronnie McCowan. Funeral arangements are as follows:
Visitation: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.
Home Going Celebration: February 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.
Bethel A.M.E. Church, 2329 Flora, Kansas City, Missouri. Rev. Spencer L.
Booker, host pastor.
Services entrusted to Duane E. Harvey Funeral Home, 9100 Blue Ridge
Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri. Phone: (816) 763-9100
Please send condolences and sympathy cards to Breanna McCowan, 8603
Buckingham Lane, Apt #17, Kansas City, Missouri 64138
Please keep the McCowan family in your prayers during
their time of bereavement.
Midwest Conference Lay Organization Young Adults Meeting - Dinner -
Bible Study
This Friday, February 10, 2012, the Midwest Conference Lay
Organization Young Adults will meet to discuss some
upcoming events for the remainder of the conference year at Willis Chapel
A.M.E. Church, 5332 S. Benton Kansas City, Missouri. Rev. Barry
Settle, host pastor. We will also have a bible study lesson.
Dinner will be served.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE spread the word if you could. We are
trying to gather young adults to come together. We would like to encourage
them to become active in their local churches. We want them to not only be
"pew" warmers, but to act as lay members should by ministering to the people
of God, fellowshipping with other Christ-like people, and to encourage them
to take leadership roles in their churches.
So, let's recap:
WHAT: MWC Lay Organization Young Adults
Meeting-Dinner-Bible Study
WHEN: Friday, February 10, 2012
TIME: 6PM-8:30PM
WHERE: Willis Chapel AME Church, 5332 S. Benton
Kansas City, Missouri.
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Peace & Blessings,
Everett L. Fletcher
MWCLO Y/YA Representative
Midwest Women’s Missionary’s Society February Outreach
The
Midwest Women’s Missionary Society will be collecting donations of trash
bags of any size for Newhouse Battered Women’s Shelter. Please bring
or send the bags to the Founder’s Day program that will be held in your
area. Information about the shelter can be found at
www.newhouseshelter.org.
We
are also asking everyone to “Go Red,” by wearing red to raise awareness of
Heart Disease. More information can be found at
www.goredforwomen.org.
Contact lcousin@kc.rr.com.
A.M.E. Founder's Day Celebration
On February 5, 2012, the Omaha, Nebraska area A.M.E. churches will celebrate Founder’s Day
at Saint John A.M.E. Church, 2402 N. 22nd Street , Omaha, Nebraska 68110.
Rev. Benjamin Finnell, the pastor of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Omaha,
Nebraska is the Founder's Day speaker. Rev. Dennis Payne, II, is the host pastor.
Wichita area churches will
celebrate Founder’s Day at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Saint Paul A.M.E. Church,
1756 North Piatt Street, Wichita, Kansas 67214. Rev. Nelson R. Gabriel, the
pastor of Saint James Brown Chapel, Paola, Kansas is the Founder's Day
speaker. Rev. Steven Shepard is the
host pastor.
On February 12, 2012, at 4 o'clock p.m., the Kansas City area churches will
celebrate Founder’s Day at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, 3808 Cleaver II
Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri 64130. Rev. Clifton Neal St. James, the
pastor of First A.M.E. Church, Kansas City, Kansas will deliver the
Founder's Day message. Rev. Dr. Betty Hanna Witherspoon is the host pastor.
EDF - The Real Deal
In the next couple of days, the A.M.E. Church will celebrate Founder's
Day. It has been our tradition in the Fifth Episcopal District to contribute
to the Fifth Episcopal District Economic Development Fund (EDF) in an effort
to support economic self help and self determination.
Presently, EDF is undergoing a financial audit because of questions
regarding the management of "The People's Fund." At the 2011 -2012
Fifth Episcopal District Planning meeting held in Los Angeles, California,
on November 1, 2011 the following was both discussed and voted upon (taken
from the Minutes of the Fifth Episcopal District Planning Meeting):
"There was much discussion about the report from EDF. A motion
from Rev. John Hunter passed that a complete independent audit be conducted.
A motion was passed to fill the vacancies by election on the EDF
Board. The vacancies reported to be filled are Calif.
Conference- 1 clergy, 1 lay. So. Calif. Conference-1 clergy, 1
lay. Desert Mountain Conf. - 1 clergy, 1 lay. Midwest - 1
clergy, 1 lay. Mo. - 1 lay. Pacific NW-2 lay. A
motion was passed that called for a complete independent audit of EDF.
A motion was passed to suspend all EDF activities, including
investments and selling until an audit was completed.
In clarifying questions about collecting money for EDF at Founder's Day.
Bishop Kirkland stated that EDF money could be collected at Founder's Day
but would be held and a decision made after the audit and pending its
findings, in accordance with the motion that was just passed."
Hopefully, this will help to set the record straight concerning EDF.
Anyone who attempts to usurp the actions voted and agreed upon concerning
the direction of EDF is in direct violation of the motions passed at the
Fifth District Planning Meeting.
So now you know.
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2012 Black History Month Special Screening of Red Tails
Hosted by Grant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
young People's and Children Division
Rev. Pennyu Pitchford, pastor.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 @ 7:00 P.M.
Special appearance by The Tuskegee Airmen Inc., Heart
of America Chapter
AMC WARD PARKWAY 14 THEATRES
8600 WARD PARKWAY
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
ADMISSION: $5.00 PER PERSON
An alternate movie option for children 8 and under will
also be available, $5.00 per person.
Please RSVP @iam4ypdkids@aol.com
with your name and # of participants.
Annual Women's Day Celebration At Saint John, Omaha, Nebraska
The pastor, officers and members of Saint John A.M.E. Church, Omaha,
Nebraska cordially invite you to our 2012 Wo Women's Day Celebration. Our
theme is "Women of God with Vision ... Walking, Working and Worshiping" John
4:21-24. Our celebration will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24,
2012 with a Musical and the kick-off of our Silent Auction and Shoe Rally!
Then on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., we
will have a Health Fair Luncheon.
Our 2012 Women's Day Celebration will culminate at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday,
February 25 with our Women's Day Worship experience.
Saint John is located at 2402 N. 22nd Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68110. Church Phone: (402) 345-1070
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flyer!
Rev. Dennis G. Payne, II pastor
Wilberforce Day At Saint John
St John AME Church, 402 Richard Allen Court, Omaha,
Nebraska proudly presents 'Wilberforce Day' on
Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 2 - 4pm.
On-site admissions granted to high school seniors with an
official copy of transcript bearing a 2.0 gpa and a copy of test scores from
either the ACT or SAT (no minimum score required)/
Open to the Public
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Rev. Dennis G. Payne, II, host pastor.
2012 Fifth Episcopal District Midyear Convocation
We're counting down the days until the 2012 Fifth Episcopal
District Midyear Convocation! It will convene in Los Angeles, California on
March 13 - 16, 2012.
Host Hotel - Hilton Los Angeles Airport 5711 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles,
Ca. 90045. Phone 1-310-410-4000, 1-800-4458667 (Hilton Reservations) Phone
Reservation Group Code "AME Fifth District Mid Year Convocation" Room Rate
$129.00. Online Reservation Group Code: AME
Lay Mini Convention
DATES TO REMEMBER/SAVE THE DATE/MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS
Mid Year Convocation - March 13th - 16h,
2012
NOTE: OUR 5th District Director of Lay Activities, Judge Patricia
Mayberry, will be presenting her training during one of the afternoon
sessions (Schedule to come), at the Mid Year Convocation. This
training is not only relevant to the Organized Laity, but also to Clergy,
Missionaries, and Members of the AME Church as a whole. We're doing
something different this time, and the Bishop has allowed the Lay
Organization time during his meeting to train the people. We ask that
you all please anticipate attending. Especially if you are a Delegate
to the General Conference 2012.
Evening of Elegance with the Lay Organization - March
15th, 2012 (Immediately Following the Closing of the Business Session) -
Hotel/Location TBA
Scholarship & Awards Recognition Program - Tickets: $60
dollars & $80 dollars VIP NOTE: Our honorees this year will be those persons
who's served as 5th District Missionary Presidents and 5th District YPD
Directors for the past 15 years. Mrs. Kirkland and her Officers are
ready and excited about the idea and are ready to support the concept and
the event. Our Goal this year is to once again be successful.
5th District Lay Organization MINI CONVENTION - March
16th - 18th, 2012 (Immediately Following the Closing of the Mid Year
Convocation) - Hotel/Location TBA Southern CA Conference, Hosts
Registration: $125.00 (Registration Due by February 24th, 2012) & $150.00
Late Fee NOTE: A preliminary schedule will be sent out by the end of January
2012 - LOTS AND LOTS TO COVER
PLEASE WEAR YOUR LAY PARAPHERNALIA FRIDAY All Day MARCH 16th, 2012
Something Special is Prepared for you!!!
Mount Olive, Emporia - On The Move For Christ!
On
Sunday, January 22, 2012, there were 109 people in attendance and four
people joined the church! Under the leadership of Pastor James Alan
Buchana!n, Mount Olive continues to grow! I look forward to hearing about
the progress of the church on a weekly basis!
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Going Green At Saint James Brown Chapel!
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Opportunities at Saint James Brown Chapel!
In
an effort to reduce their carbon footprint and enhance the worship
experience, the members of Saint James Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church, located
at 308 South Oak Street, Paola, Kansas, have installed video projectors in
the sanctuary that will eliminate the need to print Sunday morning worship
programs. The Order of Worship will be shown on video screens for everyone
to see.
If you are seeking a church home and want to be a part of an exciting
church ministry, you owe it to yourself to visit Saint James Brown Chapel,
Paola, Kansas!
Rev. Nelson R. Gabriel, pastor
Midwest Conference Rehearsals
The Conference Choir rehearses EVERY 3rd
Saturday of EVERY month at Trinity A.M.E. Church, on the corner of 5th and
Rev. Fran T. Cary Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. The first engagement
for the choir is the citywide Martin Luther King Celebration in January
2012. The choir has 10 scheduled rehearsals in this conference year to
prepare for the Preconference Musical and the Annual Conference. There will
be new music taught at each rehearsal . Please come and help us make a
joyful noise unto the Lord and bring a friend! All singers, musicians and
choir directors are welcome. Come and share your talent and your love for
music. Every church in the district should be represented. If you have any
questions, please call or email me.
We look forward to seeing and hearing you,
Email:
gordonwilliams25@gmail.com
God Bless You.
Ida Gordon-Williams, Director
Midwest Conference Choir
Minister of Music Fifth Episcopal District of AME
Church (East)
Minister of Music, Allen Chapel AME Church KCMO
Midwest Annual Conference Board Of Examiniers
The Midwest Conference Board of Examiners will begin their 2011-2012
Conference Year instructional sessions on January 28th, the fourth Saturday,
at Bethel, 2329 Flora, Kansas City, Missouri at 8AM. All persons who
have obtained the license to preach and are waiting to enter the Board
process are asked to appear before the Board at that time.
Questions may be referred to the Dean, Pastor Betty Hanna-Witherspoon at
Ebenezer, 816-861-6614 or 861-0261(Pastor's Office).
Under the Wings of the Holy Spirit Betty Hanna-Witherspoon
Felony Warrant Assistance
To ministers who have a parishoner with a felony warrant who desires
assistance in getting it cleared, contact Bro. Alex Thomas at 816-842-0555.
Mr. Alex Thomas will walk them through the process. You no longer need to
hide. Get help now.
Education Opportunities
We all have children, grandkids, nieces, nephews and family friends so .
. . Pass this on to others who may have an interest or know someone
who is interested.
1. Wake Forest university has an opportunity for minority students to
attend its MBA program for FREE, and so far, the response has been very
poor. Please pass along this opportunity to your friends, families.
This is a great school and a tremendous opportunity to attend a top graduate
school. See the details below the contract person is: Derrick S.
Boone, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing, Rm. 3139, Worrell
Professional Center, Babcock Graduate School of Management - Wake Forest
University - Winston Salem N.C. 27109-8738 email:
derrick.boone@mba.wfu.eduor
visit www.wfu.edu Phone number toll free
(866) 925-3622.
2. Black male Teachers needed. Do you know any black Males who are
seniors in high school who want to go to college out of state for FREE?
The CALL ME MISTER program offered by 4 historical black colleges in South
Carolina, Benedict College, Chaflin University, Morris College and South
Carolina State University. Details onlineapplication visit
www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htl or Call 1-800-640-2657.
3. Harvard University is offering free tuition to families of HONOR
STUDENTS and their income is less than $125,000 per year. Visit
www.fao.fas.harvard.eduor
call 1-617-495-1581.
4. Syracuse University School of Architecture is desperately seeking
young women and men of color interested in pursuing a 5 yr. Professional
degree in Architecture. Contact: mark Robbins, Dean School of
Architecture, 201 Slocum Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244-1250 or go online at
www.soasyr.edu/indes.php
5. A free pair of eyeglasses from Target for any child ages 12 and under
brings a valid prescription for glasses from their doctor. You can
find stores with optical departments at www.target.com
6. APPLY NOW - If you have/know young adults between the ages of 18-31
with a High School Diploma. Can earn up to $100,000 and earn benefits.
The Federal Aviation Association is taking application for Air Traffic
Controller School visit the website at www.faa.gov/jobs_opportunities/airtrafficcontroller/
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Here's The Question
In light of the allegations against Bishop Eddie Long, would it make a
difference in your spiritual life if you discovered your pastor is gay?
Anonymous said...
Living in sin, whatever the sin might be, is a disqualification of
spiritual leadership. If any part of the body is infected, infection can
spread throughout the other members of that body. Furthermore if a spritual
leader finds that he/she is not able to conquer sin in their own life what
type of witness can that person be to the power of the cross? As previously
mentioned the love for that person should still be there but as far as
leadership in the church...NO!
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Who's Running For Bishop In 2012?
We asked our FaceBook friends for a list of candidates and we
received the following: Rev. Dr. Kelvin T. Calloway, Presiding Elder William Hanse,
Rev. Dr. Caesar R. Richburg,
Rev. Dr. W. R. Norful, Sr.,
Rev. Clement Fugh, Rev. Eraina Aseme,
Rev. Marvin Zanders,
Rev. Sylvester
Beamon, Rev. Ronnie Brailsford, Presiding Elder Larry Hinton, Rev. W. F. Norful,
Rev. Michael Mitchell,
Rev. Dennis Dickerson, Rev. Wayne Anthony, Rev. Ronnie
McCowan, Rev. Harry
Seawright, Rev. Reggie Jackson, Presiding Elder Wade, Daniel Jacobs,
Dr.
Carey Anderson, Rev. Mark Pearson, Presiding Elder E. Anne Henning Byfield,
Rev. James Arnell, and Presiding Elder Robert C. Wade.
If you know of others, please email them to
eldersteve@kc.rr.com.