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P.O. Box 54251 Lexington, Kentucky 40555-4251
(502) 333-5075 [email protected] http://bgd.ame13.com
On behalf of Dianna and myself, greetings and welcome to the Planning
Meeting of the Bluegrass District for the 2020-2021 Conference Year! We
honor God for His sustaining grace in blessing us since the Planning Meeting
in March to continue in Kingdom building in our various areas of service
even as we have not had sanctuary gathering.
We welcome to the District Historic Saint Paul and Quinn Chapel, both in
Lexington, with Pastors Robert A. Strode and William C. Jenkins. We also
welcome the Reverends Cathy Jacobs at Saint John in Monticello and Philip
Johnson at Saint John in Greenup.
We welcome Presiding Elder William R.T. and Chaplain Melissa George Hale
(USAF) along with the Commonwealth District for our workshop and
congratulate them on their recent nuptials!
We welcome the Reverend Conitras M. Houston, pastor of Trinity African
Methodist Episcopal Church in Atlanta, a visionary respected leader who
tirelessly works for kingdom building. God has blessed me to gain a few
sisters, not by blood but by the spirit, and I am happy to claim her as one!
Dianna and I are excited to continue to lead the Blessed Bluegrass District!
The last two years have seen us grow in spirit and numerically, and the best
is yet to come!
Galatians 6:9 reminds us “Let’s not get tired of doing good, because in time
we’ll have a harvest if we don’t give up.” In this spirit I commend you for all
you are doing and encourage you to higher heights in the LORD!
— Presiding Elder Kenneth J. Golphin —
The Reverend Conitras M. Houston A true woman of God, the Reverend Conitras M. Houston strives for excellence in ministry through the Word of God, the Work of God, and the Will of God. She sincerely loves God and God’s people; therefore, she professes boldly the words of 1 Corinthians 2:9
“…no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him”!
Pastor “C,”as she isaffectionatelycalled, is thedaughterofBonitaHoustonandHaroldHouston, Jr.andistheproudbelovedsisterofHaroldHoustonIIIandBrianCollier.
In May of 2002, Pastor “C” accepted the call into the ministry and was subsequently admitted for training under the African Methodist Episcopal Church’s Board of Examiners. She delivered her initial sermon and was licensed to preach in December of 2002. Bishop William P. DeVeaux ordained Pastor “C” as an Itinerant Deacon in May of 2005 and an Itinerant Elder in May of 2008, both at the Atlanta-North Georgia Annual Conference.
Just shy of her ordination as an Itinerant Deacon, Pastor “C” graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interpersonal & Organizational Communications with a minor in Spanish. While a student at UNC, Pastor “C” constantly pursued excellence in ministry and academia. To pursue her fluency in Spanish, she studied in at The University of Seville (La Universidad de Sevilla) Seville, Spain throughout the summer of 2004.
With all of her many campus obligations, Pastor “C” never took her focus off the work God has called her to do. In September of 2003, God gave Pastor “C” the vision to start a Bible Study based ministry, which she named “Saturdays In Christ.” "Saturdays In Christ" was an officially recognized campus organization on the campus of UNC- Chapel Hill with “Expansions” that included a Mime & Dance Ministry, a Spoken Word Ministry, as well as a Praise & Worship Team. On any given Saturday afternoon, Pastor “C” would consistently lead a Bible Study session for over 50 of her peers. Whenever weather prohibited Pastor “C” and her fellow Tar Heels from leaving campus for Sunday worship, they would gather together as Pastor “C” offered a sermon and led an upwards of 100 of her peers in worship.
When Pastor “C,” returned to Atlanta, GA in 2005, she quickly expanded her work of “Saturdays In Christ” into an annual performing arts conference known as “Spirit Movers for Christ”. It is through “Spirit Movers for Christ” that Pastor “C” shared her passion for mime, dance, and drama with over 100 children over the course of five days and concluded the intense week with a gospel stage production. Pastor “C” now hosts “Spirit Movers for Christ” in three different cities within the state of Georgia. In 2014, she and the Spirit Movers team were invited to expand their reach to the state of Arizona. Pastor “C” believes that music opens the hearts of young people and inspires them to be who they are truly created to be—Spirit Movers for Christ is one of the vessels God has equipped her to use to impact our world.
In February 2007, Pastor “C” was the youngest among only twelve recipients of Delta Sigma Theta’s Pinnacle Leadership Award. This prestigious award is presented by their Fortitude Educational and Cultural Development Foundation to honor, recognize, and celebrate local African-American women who make contributions to society and impact the lives of others—women who have achieved success in a chosen field and who personify the highest standards of service, leadership, and character. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
In May of 2008, Pastor “C” completed her studies at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology earning a Master of Divinity Degree. During her time at Candler, Pastor “C” continued to strive towards excellence by being among only six students to be admitted into the Master of Divinity Thesis Program. She was also afforded the honor of preaching in one of the Fall 2007 Chapel services with an audience of faculty, staff, and students from the entire Emory University community.
Pastor “C” also believes in being a vital resource to her surrounding community. For this reason, she introduced Gabriel’s House, Inc. to the community of Fairburn, GA in the Fall of 2008. Gabriel’s House serves as a youth center and preserving agent for the entire community—instilling values of self-worth through performing arts, life skills training, and academic enrichment.
Pastor “C” is grateful for the opportunities that she has been given to serve the Lord’s people. After humbly serving as the Youth Pastor and Assistant Pastor of St. John A.M.E. Church in Fairburn, GA for five years, Pastor “C” served as the Pastor of St. Luke A.M.E. Church in Athens, GA until April 2011. In May of 2012, she was appointed as the Senior Pastor of the Greater Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church in Columbus, GA. Under her leadership, Greater Ward Chapel grew tremendously in membership, as well as ministry. The sanctuary and other areas of the facility were renovated debt-free, a community development center serving school-aged children was initiated, the surrounding community was served, and much more. In October 2016, after faithfully serving over four years in Columbus, GA, Pastor “C” was appointed as the first female and 38th pastor of Trinity A.M.E. Church in Atlanta, GA where she now serves a Quality-Rated Early Learning Center and a vibrant, growing congregation. Already, the congregation is increasing in membership and ministry with Pastor “C” as an enthusiastic and spiritually grounded leader. Pastor “C” is truly passionate about the work God has sent her to do—not only at Trinity but also around the entire world. For this reason, Pastor “C” continues to travel preaching and teaching the Good News while mentoring and encouraging Christians of all ages within the United States and abroad.
Beyond all of the technical information, the Reverend Conitras M. Houston loves the Lord. Since childhood, she has always pursued a walk with Christ. Pastor “C” is known for the following quote: “Since God is a God of excellence, God’s children SHALL excel!”
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BLUEGRASS DISTRICT CHURCHES & PASTORS
HISTORIC SAINT PAUL AME CHURCH, LEXINGTON 251 North Upper Street • Lexington, KY 40507 859.255.7945 • www.spame.org
THE REVEREND DR. ROBERT A. STRODE [email protected] • 502.330.1815
QUINN CHAPEL AME CHURCH, LEXINGTON 744 Charles Avenue • Lexington, KY 40508 859.252.4058
THE REVEREND WILLIAM C. JENKINS [email protected] • 859.583.7555
SAINT JAMES AME CHURCH, DANVILLE 124 E. Walnut • Danville, KY 40422 859.236.3241
THE REVEREND RALPH B. SMITH [email protected] • 859.583.4132
SAINT PETER AME CHURCH, HARRODSBURG 225 W. Lexington Street • Harrodsburg, KY 40330 859.734.9996
THE REVEREND LOUISE SPENCER [email protected] • 502.641.8367
BETHEL AME CHURCH, BONEYVILLE 755 Spoonamore Lane • Stanford, KY 40484
THE REVEREND REGINALD PULLUMS [email protected] • 859.433.1218
DAVIS CHAPEL AME CHURCH, SOMERSET 303 N. Main Street • Somerset, KY 42501
THE REVEREND KELLY ROBERTS [email protected] • 859.552.4097
BETHEL AME CHURCH, CAMPBELLSVILLE 240 Lone Valley Road • Campbellsville, KY 42718
THE REVEREND LAURICE MARTIN [email protected] • 502.744.4585
MOUNT ZION AME CHURCH, FRAZIER 241 Frazier Chapel Road • Monticello, KY 42633
THE REVEREND RALPH T. JOHNSON [email protected] • 859.753.7221
SAINT PAUL AME CHURCH, MANCHESTER 127 Town Branch Road • Manchester, KY 40962
THE REVEREND SHERRY GREEN [email protected] • 859.621.3728
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SAINT JAMES AME CHURCH, ASHLAND 333 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. • Ashland, KY 41101
THE REVEREND LEONARD CURRY [email protected] • 615.410.5079
SAINT JOHN AME CHURCH, MONTICELLO 111 High Street • Monticello, KY 42633
THE REVEREND CATHY JACOBS [email protected] * 443.630.4370
SAINT JOHN AME CHURCH, GREENUP 1105 Winifred Street • Greenup, KY 41144
THE REVEREND PHILIP JOHNSON [email protected] * 502.377.3606
WAYMAN CHAPEL AME CHURCH, BARBOURSVILLE 141 KY HWY 3439 • Barboursville, KY 40906
THE REVEREND SHERRY GREEN [email protected] • 859.621.3728
CRAIG CHAPEL AME CHURCH, SALVISA 117 Walnut Street • Salvisa, KY 40372
THE REVEREND PERCY SPENCER, JR. [email protected] • 502.553.5647
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THE BLUEGRASS DISTRICT – PLANNING MEETING AGENDA
Saturday, October 17, 2020 – 12:30pm
Joint Workshop – With the Commonwealth District
“Creative Ministries in Uncharted Times” The Rev. Conitras M. Houston Trinity AME, Atlanta GA
Welcome & Devotions Prayer & Scripture
Roll Call & Introductions New Bluegrass District Pastors
Election of PE District Recording Secretary Nominee: The Reverend Kelly Roberts
Election of PE District Treasurer Nominee: The Reverend William Jenkins
Appointment of Committee on Ministerial Orders Appointee: The Reverend Robert Strode
Appointment of PE District Christian Education
• The Reverend Ralph Smith, Chair and The Reverend Percy Spencer, Director
Quarterly Conference Schedule – Page 6
Quarterly Conference Expectations • First Quarter:
o Confirmation of Stewards, Church School Superintendent, Director of Christian Education o Confirmation of Christian Education Commission (if applicable) o Election of District Conference Steward Delegate o Submission of Annual Conference Delegate Information (if completed) o Submission of Stewards’ Expectation of Pastor (signed by the Pastor and Steward Pro-Tem) o Submission of Pastor’s Compensation Form (signed by the Pastor and Steward Pro-Tem) o Submission of Trustee Training Certificates (if completed) o Submission of Church Calendar (if completed) o Submission of Church Treasurer’s Name and Contact Information
o Acknowledgement of financial system used by the Stewardship & Finance Commission (if applicable)
o What local Church Growth Development is in place? (if completed) o Report of the Commission on Membership and Evangelism (if applicable)
• Second Quarter: Deeds and Updated Insurance Documents
• Third Quarter: Church Budgets (Submit when complete)
• Fourth Quarter: Membership Rolls and Annual Conference Forms
Other PE & QC Considerations – Page 7
Assessment Breakdowns and Due Dates – Pages 8-11 • All monies made payable to: “The KY Conference”; Memo: “Church Name/City & Purpose”
• Send to: The Rev. Troy Thomas, KYC Treasurer; c/o Quinn Chapel Louisville 1901 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd; Louisville, KY 40203
Calendar Review – Page 12-13
Acknowledge Conference Component Reports – Pages 14-25
Workshop The Reverend Conitras M. Houston, Pastor of Trinity AME Church, Atlanta, GA
Announcements
Closing Remarks
Closing Prayer
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THE BLUEGRASS DISTRICT – QUARTERLY CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Church Times* 1st QC: Reports Due 10/15/20 2nd QC: Reports Due 1/15/21
1 Saint Paul Lexington 7:00 PM Monday, November 2, 2020 Monday, February 1, 2021
2 Quinn Chapel Lexington 7:00 PM Monday, November 16, 2020 Monday, February 15, 2021
3 Saint James Danville 7:00 PM Monday, November 9, 2020 Monday, February 8, 2021
4 Saint Peter Harrodsburg 7:00 PM Monday, November 23, 2020 Monday, February 22, 2021
5 Bethel Boneyville 7:00 PM Thursday, November 5, 2020 Thursday, February 18, 2021
6 Davis Chapel Somerset 1:00 PM Saturday, November 21, 2020 Saturday, February 27, 2021
7 Bethel Campbellsville 12:00 P Saturday, November 7, 2020 Saturday, February 6, 2021
8 Mount Zion Frazer 11:00 A Saturday, November 21, 2020 Saturday, February 27, 2021
9 Saint James Ashland 7:00 PM Monday, November 19, 2020 Thursday, February 4, 2021
10 Saint John Monticello 9:00 AM Saturday, November 21, 2020 Saturday, February 27, 2021
11 Saint Paul Manchester 9A/7P Saturday, November 14, 2020 Thursday, February 11, 2021
12 Saint John Greenup 7:00 PM Thursday, November 19, 2020 Thursday, February 25, 2021
13 Wayman Chapel Barboursville 7:00 PM Thursday, December 3, 2020 Thursday, March 4, 2021
14 Craig Chapel Salvisa 7:00 PM Thursday, November 12, 2020 Monday, March 1, 2021
Church Times* 3rd QC: Reports Due 4/15/21 4th QC: Reports Due 7/15/21
1 Saint Paul Lexington 7:00 PM Monday, May 3, 2021 Monday, August 2, 2021
2 Quinn Chapel Lexington 7:00 PM Monday, May 17, 2021 Monday, August 16, 2021
3 Saint James Danville 7:00 PM Monday, May 10, 2021 Monday August 9, 2021
4 Saint Peter Harrodsburg 7:00 PM Monday, May 24, 2021 Monday, August 23, 2021
5 Bethel Boneyville 7:00 PM Thursday, May 13, 2021 Thursday August 12, 2021
6 Davis Chapel Somerset 1:00 PM Saturday, May 22, 2021 Saturday, August 21, 2021
7 Bethel Campbellsville 12:00 P Saturday, May 8, 2021 Saturday, August 7, 2021
8 Mount Zion Frazer 11:00 P Saturday, May 22, 2021 Saturday, August 21, 2021
9 Saint James Ashland 10:00 A Saturday, May 15, 2021 Saturday, August 14, 2021
10 Saint John Monticello 9:00 AM Saturday, May 22, 2021 Saturday, August 21, 2021
11 Saint Paul Manchester 7:00 PM Thursday May 6, 2021 Thursday August 5, 2021
12 Saint John Greenup 12:00 P Saturday, May 15, 2021 Saturday, August 14, 2021
13 Wayman Chapel Barboursville 7:00 PM Thursday, May 27, 2021 Thursday, August 26, 2021
14 Craig Chapel Salvisa 7:00 PM Thursday May 20, 2021 Thursday, August 19, 2021
➢ Quarter 1 – July 1st to September 30th; 1st Quarterly Conference Report Due: October 15th ➢ Quarter 2 – October 1st to December 31st; 2nd Quarterly Conference Report Due: January 15th ➢ Quarter 3 – January 1st to March 31st; 3rd Quarterly Conference Report Due: April 15th ➢ Quarter 4 – April 1st to June 30th; 4th Quarterly Conference Report Due: July 15th
▪ During this pandemic season, all Quarterly Conference Business Sessions will be on Zoom (the PE will provide
the links). If the circumstances of the pandemic change, then the event location may change. I will make a
physical visit to the Church, if possible I’ll let you know when.
▪ The Primary Quarterly Conference Report Form is due on the 15th of the Month following each Quarter (the dates
are listed above) and must be emailed to the Presiding Elder by that 15th Due Date. Organization Reports are due
at the time of the scheduled meeting, they are not required by the 15th Due Date.
▪ If there is a complication with a date/time, then please contact your Presiding Elder as soon as possible to
reschedule. No Quarterly Conference will be cancelled, only rescheduled.
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THE BLUEGRASS DISTRICT – CONSIDERATIONS
Concerning Sunday Visits: ➢ As you are aware, I am required during periods of normalcy to preach at one of your churches
each month. As travel to you right now is not feasible, we will work together to see how best to accomplish the same.
For Quarterly Conference Preparation & Other PE Meetings: Please send the PE a list of any Licenses expected to be issued or renewed so that they
may be prepared in advance of the meeting. Would prefer to renew licenses in the First Quarter if you approve.
If there are any Ordained Clergy (Superannuated, Supernumerary, Locals) or Licensed persons (Licentiates, Exhorters, etc.) who answer the roll at your QC (or are required to attend other PE District meetings), but cannot make it to the meeting at that date/time, please instruct them to call, text or email their PE personally before the date of the scheduled event. (text or email preferred) *
Please let your Presiding Elder know... • If you're sick or someone in your immediate family is ill or needs prayer. • If you're going to be out of your pulpit on a Sunday for any reason (sickness, vacation, etc.). • If you're going to be absent from an Episcopal District Meeting, inform the Bishop
beforehand “by request” (email preferred), but please copy your PE as well. • If you're going to be absent from a Presiding Elder's District Meeting, please inform me by
email. • If I can assist you in hospital or other visitations. • If there is a death in your membership or family. • If someone answers the call to preach, and when a trial sermon is scheduled. • Anticipate extra Quarterly Conference Business... Any appeals, a special request from the
Church Conference, resolution for loan request, etc.
Concerning New Preachers, Evangelists and Deaconesses: 1. The Call to Preach is to be taken seriously, and candidates should be examined by the Pastor
and Steward Board before being brought before the Church Conference and the Quarterly Conference.
2. Those candidates for Licenses to Preach or Exhort (or those seeking other vocations whose path brings them before the Presiding Elder, the Quarterly Conference and/or the District Conference) will be examined by the Presiding Elder in both a serious and spiritual manner, not with the intent to embarrass, but giving weight to the responsibility of ministry. At every level of “the path” the candidates must be vetted, and their “call” examined.
3. Once a new preacher has been licensed, it is suggested that they not be allowed into the pulpit right away, but must be given time to consider their new role, and make it easier for them to have an easier “exit” if they find themselves re-considering their “call”. If they are positioned too high, too fast, then they may find it more embarrassing to “step down” and remain in ministry for the wrong reasons or leave the Church all together to “escape”.
4. Any applicants for an Evangelist License must have a “focused” ministry, not simply seeking a title. Why do they need an “Evangelist” license? What will that do for them that their license to preach doesn’t already qualify them for?
5. Those seeking to be consecrated a Deaconess will be examined at the District Conference Level, both by the Committee on Ministerial Orders and the Presiding Elder, before being passed on to the Bishop and the Annual Conference. They too must have a focus to their ministry. If you have someone wishing to be a “Church Mother”, another method of acknowledging that status can be arranged.
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THE BLUEGRASS DISTRICT – PRESIDING ELDER SUPPORT
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9St. Jam
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THE BLUEGRASS DISTRICT – 13TH DISTRICT MEETING SUPPORT
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$8
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THE BLUEGRASS DISTRICT – “REDUCED” MID-YEAR ASSESSMENTS
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AME/13TH DISTRICT/KENTUCKY CONFERENCE – 2020-2021 CALENDAR
Please be mindful that the Kentucky Conference Ministerial Institute (Board of Examiners/Committee on Instructions) meets on 4th Saturdays of the Month from January to August.
October 2020
Saturday, October 17 PE District’s Planning Meeting Welcome! October 18 KY WMS Sponsor: Breast Cancer Drive-Thru Parade, Louisville, KY October 18 KY YPD Executive Board 7pm, Zoom October 21-25 The Tennessee Annual Conference Online October 29-30 13th District Planning Meeting Online October 31 KY MSWAWO Dues due To Bro. Sam Green
November 2020
Sunday, November 1 All Saints Day Sunday, November 1 Daylight Saving Time Ends Fall Back November 3 Election Day (USA) November 7 KY Lay – Executive Board 10am, Zoom November 7 KY CDMC Meeting Virtual Wednesday, Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day November 14 KY Chr. Ed. Think Tank Virtual Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day November 21 KY WMS Gala Sunday, November 22 Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday Sunday, November 29 Advent Begins November 29 KY Lay Cluster 4pm, Zoom
December 2020
December 5 KY Lay – Quarterly Meeting (Delegate Election), 10am, Zoom December 24-25 Christmas Eve/Day Thursday, December 31 Watch Night
January 2021
Wednesday, January 6 Epiphany January 16 KY Chr. Ed. - LVD Virtual January 18-25 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 24 Prayer for Christian Unity Service 6pm EDT, In-Person & Virtually Monday, January 18 MLK Day
February 2021
Sunday, February 7 YPD Souper Bowl Sunday Saturday February 13 13th District Founder’s Day Celebration Online Sunday, February 14 Founder’s Day Sunday, February 14 Richard Allen’s Birthday Sunday, February 14 Transfiguration Sunday – Last Sunday of Epiphany Season Wednesday, February 17 Ash Wednesday – Lent Begins February 19-20 District Conference (Joint Session of BGD. CWD, LVD - Online) Saturday, February 27 Mid-Year Assessments Due To the KY Conf Treasurer
March 2021
March 6 KY Lay – Quarterly Meeting 10am, Zoom March 13 KY Chr. Ed. - BGD Virtual March 14 Daylight Saving Time Begins Spring Forward March 18-19 13th District Mid-Year Convocation Online March 20 KY Conference Church School Retreat Virtual March 28 Palm Sunday March 29-April 3 Holy Week
April 2021
Sunday, April 4 Easter April 11 KY CDMC Ceremony Virtual Thursday, April 22 Earth Day April 24 KY Chr. Ed. - CWD Virtual
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May 2021
Sunday, May 9 Mother’s Day Thursday, May 13 Ascension of the Lord May 14-15 KY Chr. Ed. Retreat Virtual Sunday, May 23 Day of Pentecost Sunday May 30 Trinity Sunday May 30 KY Lay Cluster 4pm, Zoom Monday, May 31 Memorial Day
June 2021
June 1-3 Church School Convention (Joint Session of BGD. CWD, LVD - Online) June 5 KY Lay Honorees Luncheon 12noon, Elizabethtown, KY June 10-12 13th District Annual Lay Meeting June 19 Juneteenth Sunday, June 20 Father’s Day
July 2021
Sunday, July 4 Independence Day July 6-10 AMEC General Conference Orlando, FL July 11-13 AMEC Lay Biennial Orlando, FL July 23-24 13th District Learning Academy Meet the New Bishop
August 2021
August 14 KY Lay Prayer Breakfast Saturday, August 28 Annual Conference Assessments Due To the KY Conf Treasurer August 30 KY Lay Cluster 4pm, Zoom
September 2021
September 8-12 The East Tennessee Annual Conference September 17 KY Lay Witness Night 7pm September 22-26 The Kentucky Annual Conference Quinn Chapel Louisville
October 2021
October TBA The West Tennessee Annual Conference October TBA Tennessee/East Tennessee Annual Conference October TBA 13th District Planning Meeting
November 2021
Monday, November 1 All Saints Day Tuesday, November 2 Election Day (USA) November 7 Daylight Saving Time Ends Fall Back Thursday, Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day Sunday, November 21 Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday Thursday, November 25 Thanksgiving Day Sunday, November 28 Advent Begins
December 2021
December 24-25 Christmas Eve/Day Friday, December 31 Watch Night
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KY CONFERENCE MINISTRIES – LAY ORGANIZATION
Kentucky Conference Lay Organization
Tentative 2020-21 Calendar
“And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on
Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of faith” Hebrews 12:1b 72a (NIV)
November 7th 10am via Zoom EXEUTIVE BOARD
November 29th 4pm via Zoom LAY CLUSTER
December 5th 10am via Zoom QUARTERLY MEETING (Delegate Election)
March 6th 10am via Zoom QUARTERLY MEETING
May 30th 4pm via Zoom LAY CLUSTER
June 5th 12 Noon LAY HONOREES LUNCHEON Elizabethtown, KY
July 11-13th LAY BIENNIAL Orlando, FL
August 14th PRAYER BREAKFAST
August 30th 4pm via Zoom LAY CLUSTER
September LAY WITNESS NIGHT 7pm
(Friday before Annual Conference)
Blessings,
Bro. Christopher M. Wilson, Conference President
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KY CONFERENCE MINISTRIES – WMS
Hello to Each of You!! Praying All!!
I greet each of you with the Joy of the Lord, for the Joy of the Lord is My Strength. Nehemiah 8:10 First, let me take this time to Thank You for allowing me to serve as your Kentucky Conference WMS
President. With God and your help we will continue to serve and minister to all who needs support, prayers and encouragement.
We the Women’s Missionary Society count it all joy to be allowed the privilege to work with 3 Presiding Elder’s Districts. The Bluegrass District – Presiding Elder Reverend Kenneth J. Golphin, The Commonwealth District – Presiding Elder Reverend William Hale and The Louisville District, Presiding Elder Reverend Troy Thomas.
As the Kentucky Conference Woman’s Missionary Society begin to Pray, Plan, Praise and Serve others. We come Ready, Willing and Prepare to fight and continue the work that’s before us during this Covid Pandemic. God has called each Missionary, Associate Member, YPD’ers, Pastors and all Christian to go out and seek the lost.
Our Connectional Theme is God’s Commission, Our Mission, Our Calling. The Kentucky Conference Women’s Missionary Society Theme is: The Call Keeps Ringing For Mission and we the members of the Kentucky Conference Women’s Missionary Society will answer the ringing bell. Romans 12-9-13. “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice Hospitality.
Let’s encourage one another during this most difficult time in our lives. During this Pandemic, God has not left us nor forsaken us. As Missionaries, our work is not complete because of this Pandemic. People are still Hungry, People are still Lonely, People are still Depressed. People are still in need of an Encouraging Word, People are still Lost, People need to know that God is Alive and Well. People need to know Jesus Loves me this I know.
As Missionaries we must be about our Father’s Business and not talk the talk but walk the walk. There’s work for all of us to do.
The Call Keeps Ringing for Mission will you answer. Isaiah 6:8 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send? And who will go for us. And I said, Here am I Send me.”
I look forward to working with each of you. Let’s develop a relationship where the door of communication is always open. Important Dates:
• October 18, 2020 - Breast Cancer Walk
• November 3, 2020 - We must Rock our Way, Dance our Way, Pray, Pray and Pray our Way to the Polls Vote, Vote, Vote. Let’s do all we can to help others get to the polls to Vote
• November 21, 2020 - WMS Gala (More Information Forthcoming) God’s Blessings to Each of You, LaTanya Germany Kentucky Conference WMS President
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KY CONFERENCE MINISTRIES – YPD
Bishop Jeffrey N. Leath, Presiding Prelate Dr. Susan Leath, Episcopal Missionary & Youth Supervisor
The Reverend Kenneth J. Golphin, Presiding Elder, Bluegrass District The Reverend Troy I. Thomas, Presiding Elder, Louisville District
The Reverend William R.T. Hale, Presiding Elder, Commonwealth District
“For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the
Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans
to give you hope and a future” ~ Jeremiah 29:11
October 17, 2020 Praise God from whom ALL blessings flow!!!! I bring you greetings from the Kentucky Conference Young People and Children’s Division. This is a wonderful idea to have a virtual meeting where all Districts can come together on the same day. Blessings to the meeting of the minds for this idea. I would like to say “Congratulations” to our newest Presiding Elder, Reverend Troy Thomas, Louisville District., God bless you and I look forward to working more closely with you. A special “Congratulations” to the newlyweds...Presiding Elder William RT Hale and the new Mrs. First Lady Chaplin Melissa George Hale. What are we to call you??? We love you both!!!! The KY YPD had a wonderful “first ever” virtual Annual Day on September 19, 2020 with the help of some talented tech savvy folk. I was thoroughly pleased with the outcome of that day and was also pleased to see our youth show their “hidden” talent. Please keep us in your prayers as our youth continue to think of new and innovative ways to keep active. It is a great challenge and one we (directors, helpers and youth) plan to meet with anticipation of bringing some great ideas to the table for the rest of this conference year. We are looking forward to continuing our planning for a Virtual “Green/White Tea Party”….ALL I CAN SAY IS “COMING SOON”!!!!! Hopefully a date will be established at our next executive board meeting Sunday, October 18 at 7pm. Attached is our newly elected officers for this new conference year 2020-2021.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Raglin, KY Conference YPD Director
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KY CONFERENCE YPD OFFICERS 2020-2021
President...........……………Andrea Steele, Quinn Chapel, Louisville
1st Vice President........Anaya Ellis, Embry Chapel, Elizabethtown
2nd Vice.…………......Maya Gudger, Embry Chapel, Elizabethtown
3rd Vice...............…..………...… Symone Smith, St. Paul, Lexington
Recording Secretary….... Aalaysha Robinson, St. Paul, Lexington
Asst. Recording Secretary……..Jordan Wilson, St. John, Frankfort
Financial Secretary...…………………………………………………………Open
Communications Secretary...............................................….Open
Parliamentarian...………….…......Kendall Smith, St. Paul, Lexington
Historiographer/Statistician………..…...Edan Jones, Embry Chapel
Worship Director......Joshua Cunningham, St. Matthew, Midway
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KY CONFERENCE MINISTRIES – MSWAWO+PKS
October 9, 2020
Reverend Kenneth Golphin & Sister Dianna Golphin: Presiding Elder and First Lady of the Bluegrass District,
Reverend Troy I. Thomas & Reverend Dr. Maxine Thomas: Presiding Elder and First Lady of the Louisville District,
Reverend William R.T. Hale & Reverend Chaplain Melissa W. Hale: Presiding Elder and First Lady of the Commonwealth District.
Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. First, I would like to thank everyone that prayed for me during my illness and hospitalization. There is nothing like prayer!
2020 has been a tumultuous year for all of us. We have still tried to stay in touch and support each other. We ask for continued prayers for our sister, Mrs. Renee' Smith. Flowers were sent to our Supervisor, Dr. Susan Leath, on the death of her mother, and a monetary gift to Rev. Percy Spencer on the death of his son. Please continue to pray for Rev. And Mrs. Fred Hale, and pray for Mrs. Ken Coffey.
Our dues are usually collected at Annual Conference but since we were unable to meet I am asking that spouses send their dues in to our treasurer Brother Sam Green by October 31st. Dues are $25.00 each for the Conference, District and Connectional levels. Total of $75.00. Brother Green's address is 406 Woodridge Drive, Lancaster, KY 40444. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Hartents Johnson Kentucky Conference MSWAWO President
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KY CONFERENCE MINISTRIES – EVANGELISM
Evangelist Norma J. Faith Walker Bean
6016 Fairridge Court *Louisville, KY 40229 (502) 822-3424 © (216) 481-2186
Kentucky Conference Director of Evangelism
To: The Pastors God has appointed Praise the Lord for another opportunity to minister to God’s people at this critical time in history. Each year we have a focus for our evangelistic outreach, and I am excited about the theme for this conference year. Please share with your congregation and invite EVERY member to use this great opportunity to minister to family/friends/neighbors/ and self.
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 2020-2021 Theme: “ SEEKING THE KINGDOM OF GOD” — Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.”
This scripture is part of the lengthy-yet profound teaching that Jesus gave along with the portion of scripture we call, “The Sermon On The Mountain.” Matthew chapters 5,6,& 7, contains the teachings that every Christian should adhere to by the grace of God. As we struggle during this corona pandemic, let us be mindful to seek first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, for Jesus promised that everything will be added unto us, if we FIRST seek His kingdom and His righteousness. Be encouraged, and continue to look to the One who is able to do exceeding, abundantly, beyond all we can ask, think or even imagine as we focus on SEEKING THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
Commit this scripture to memory as your focus for the coming conference year-and be blessed.
Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.” In The Spirit, Evangelist Norma J. FaithWalker Bean Kentucky Conference Director of Evangelism I Corinthians 2: 9-10
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KY CONFERENCE MINISTRIES – CDMC
CHRISTIAN DEBUTANTES AND MASTERS COMMISSION 2020-2021
Report For the Presiding Elders’ Planning Meetings ~ October 17, 2020
We greet Bishop Jeffrey N. Leath; Supervisor Susan Leath, MD; the KY Conference Presiding Elders: Rev, William Hale, Rev, Troy Thomas, and Rev. Kenneth Golphin; and the Clergy, Parents, and Youth of the KY Conference.
This past year we were able to have our sessions and meetings for our Young People because of the coronavirus pandemic fell just as we were beginning in 2020.
Our Youth were also unable to be presented at the 13th District Learning Academy virtually in a 13th District CDMC Ceremony. We do Praise God for the 2020 Learning Academy and what it meant to the adults.
We are speaking with the current Commissioners and Leaders of the KY Conference on an individual basis to solidify total commitment to the KY CDMC.
In addition, we are planning a virtual meeting in early November, before the 2020 Holiday Season, on Saturday, November 7, 2020. This will enable us to get started much earlier in January 2021 after the beginning of the New Year. Then virtual meeting sessions will continue weekly with the Youth until our virtually planned KY CDMC Ceremony, on Sunday, April 11, 2021. We will compile a KY CDMC Guide for the Youth/Parents and a Training Guide for the KY Commissioners/ Leaders.
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Our Goals (in this covid season) are to:
1. To demonstrate the effectiveness and oneness of Christian Fellowship. 2. To provide guidance and information relevant to the Church and Community activities,
programs, and liturgical requirements. 3. To have Teachers for all of our Young People’s age groups, with a good attendance each
session, by recruiting and training Leaders to serve in the Christian Debutante Master Commission
4. To have more Learning Experiences with all the Kentucky Churches; and to improve our commitment.
5. To organize a Parent Support Group. 6. To promote growth and development by conducting virtually workshops, classes, and
training programs on Conference level for youth and adults. 7. To acquaint young people with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His ministry, assisting
in their exploring their spiritual gifts. 8. To provide through new ways some wholesome recreation and fellowship for youth and
adults in the Christian Debutante-Master Commission, interacting with other youth organizations such as YPD and RAYAC
9. To organize a Christian Debutante-Master Commission in at least 50% of the A.M.E. churches throughout the KY Conference Churches, involving all the children.
To God Be The Glory,
Helen Demaree
KY Conference Commissioner
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KY CONFERENCE MINISTRIES – CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
KY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION REPORT P. E. DISTRICT PLANNING MEETINGS
OCTOBER 2020 Kingdom Greetings! To The Kentucky District Planning Meetings: The Louisville, Bluegrass, and Commonwealth Districts – Clergy and Laity all.
“Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.” Proverbs 23:12
“With GOD all things are Still possible!” Matthew 19:26 The Kentucky Christian Education Department (C.E.D.) thanks the Lord, Bishop Jeffrey
Leath, and the Kentucky Conference. Our goal simply is to create an atmosphere and
spirit of learning, knowledge, and encouragement.
Thank you for joining us for the KY Conference Christian Education Department of the
African Methodist Episcopal Church for 2020-2021 Conference Year! We're blessed to
have the opportunity to provide you with resources to empower you to enjoy during this
coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic era. We welcome you virtually from wherever you are!
Our team is working diligently to keep you up-to-date with information that will offer you
the best virtual conference year that we might present! In this report, you'll find proposed
information events and a promise to be fresh and relevant, and much more! We pray that
this experience will be a blessing, relevant, and enjoyable!
We acknowledge that transformation and spiritual growth come as we spend time with
God. And secondly, we thank, in advance, all our Presenters, who will come virtually out
of their love and expertise to help others press toward a deeper walk with the Lord.
We thank all of the upcoming Host Churches and their Members, the Worship
Participants, and the Churches who will be represented for their support. Please
remember that true leadership can only do as much as faithful followers permit. Therefore,
we ask all who are part of Christian Education at the local level and all those interested
otherwise will follow us virtually this year.
PROPOSED DATES FOR YEAR 2020-2021: (All Plans are Virtual)
November 14, 2020
January 16, 2021
KY CED Think Tank
KY CED – Louisville District Host
February 6, 2021 AMEC Historical Celebration
March 13, 2021 KY CED – Bluegrass District Host
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March 20, 2021 KY Conference Church School Retreat
April 24, 2021 KY CED – Commonwealth District Host
May 14-15, 2021 KY CED Retreat (Virtual – Topics TBA)
June 1-3, 2021 KY Church School Conventions (Virtual)
June 19, 2021 KY High School Graduation (Virtual Celebration)
July 23-24, 2021 13th District Learning Academy
September 19-26, 2021 CED WEEK Celebration
GOALS:
➢ Promote Christian Education throughout the Kentucky Conference
➢ Virtually Develop/ Implement Training AME’s in the Kentucky Commonwealth
➢ Conduct CE Workshops- Proposed Topics: Christian United Using Spiritual Gifts/
Study of the Book of Philippians (Joy & Thankfulness)/ The AMEC in Post-COVID/
Let’s Talk Stewardship: A COVID-Look/ A Pathway to Abundance in Crisis/
Liturgical Colors: What’s It About?/ Togetherness in Crisis Times ~ Friends For
The Future/ Care Planning: Life and Death/ and Christianity in Justice and Racism.
➢ Continue to publish eDevotionals for daily spiritual enhancement (CED Articles/
God’s Glory Newspaper/ What’s Happening Calendar)
➢ Assist/ Inspire AMEC Prayer Services with Prayer Bulletins (online)
➢ Acquire Fundraising Entities vs. CED Registrations
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Virtually Assist the AME Local Churches in the Kentucky Conference with the
formation and sustainability of CE Departments, and help inspire and encourage
commitment between the Pastor and Members.
2. Offer and Inspire Training Programs in Christian Education for Young Adults and
Youth.
3. Focus training on “The AMEC Church School” and “Social/Economic Justice”, and
continue distribution of CED Literature and pertinent Christian Education
information.
4. Virtually Create Writers for KY CED Newsletter/ Magazine quarterly - Editions:
Dec (Winter) -Mar (Spring) - Jun (Summer) -Sept (Fall)
PEACE, LOVE, JOY, AND BLESSINGS in this Conference Year 2020-2021!!!
Always in Christ’s Service
Amanda Johnson, KY C.E.D. Director.
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KY CONFERENCE MINISTRIES – CHURCH SCHOOL
KENTUCKY CONFERENCE CHURCH SCHOOL, 2020-2021
Hello All, Pastors, Superintendents, Church School Workers, Adults and Youth.
It is that time of year again for the Kentucky Conference Church School to plan the year. This time it is 2020-2021.
The Coronavirus hindered our efforts to conduct meetings on the last half of the previous year, so we have turned to virtual meetings. The KY Conference Church School with the KY Conference Christian Education Director and Department will continue to combine our efforts by a weekly church school conference call every Saturday evening at 6pm. We are reaching out to all AMEC churches, other denominations, and church school leaders throughout Kentucky and the US to participate. We currently have teachers and participants in numerous states, and are expanding weekly. Our focus is to educate and empower pew ministers to the needs of people and community which illuminate the call to Christian Discipleship. "Sheep make sheep; and Shepherds nurture, protect and provide for sheep". All our lessons are taught from the "Liberating Faith Studies" quarterly.
The Kentucky Conference Church School will make every effort possible to work with the Commonwealth, Bluegrass and Louisville District Church School Personnel to ensure our milestones and visions are met. We are currently in a stalemate with not knowing our future and direction of the Covid-19 virus, so all work will be done virtually. The Conference Church School is available to assist the Local Church School in any way needed.
Our first virtual zoom will be the KY Church School Retreat 2021. I pray that all will be well and blessed to see another year! We are planning to have the 2021 Retreat on March 20, 2021, Virtually, beginning at 9:00am, registration will be done online (more information forthcoming) and zoom opening at 08:45am. Our virtual tour will be the Black History Gallery. I am asking each local church in the conference to be represented, join and take apart in the Retreat. So come fellowship and take something back to make the local church schools the best that they can be. Come let us share our failures and successes.
THEME SCRIPTURE: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Roman 8: 28 (NIV).
Also, I need to ensure that my superintendent roster is up to date. Therefore, I need you to respond to the below listed areas:
1. Who is your current superintendent? 2. Please share with me who is currently serving as teachers and their Contact information.
The Kentucky Church School wishes to include the three districts of the conference in the Retreat. I am asking for your utmost support as I serve as the Kentucky Conference superintendent; let us work to make the conference the best that it can be. Start planning your attendance now.
Registration for the Retreat will be determined, if any. I am in need of the number of individuals who will be attending ASAP. Please respond no later than Feb 20, 2021, Hope to see you join.
The dates of our Joint KY Conference Church School Convention are June 1-3, 2021. We plan that meeting virtually as well, and more information will come later.
Superintendents please share this information with your Pastor and Local Church School Personnel. Should you have any additional questions, please contact me at (270) 351-0664 or (270) 307-7259
(cell). God Is Love, Bro. Melvin L. Allen Kentucky Conference Church School Superintendent 571 Pearman Avenue, Radcliff, KY 40160
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KY CONFERENCE MINISTRY LEADERS – EMAIL LIST
Please utilize our Kentucky Conference Leadership in your Ministry Planning! And please,
communicate!
CDMC, Commissioner:
• Sister Helen Demaree <[email protected]>
Christian Education:
• Chair: Sister Susie Bates <[email protected]>;
• Director: Sister Amanda Johnson <[email protected]>
Church School, Superintendent:
• Brother Melvin Allen <[email protected]>
Evangelism, Director:
• Evangelist Norma Bean <[email protected]>
Health and Wellness, Director:
• Sister Lajava Chenault <[email protected]>
Lay Organization, President:
• Brother Chris Wilson <[email protected]>
Minister’s Spouses, Chair:
• Sister Hartents Johnson <[email protected]>
Music Director, Chair:
• The Reverend LaVeeshia Pryor <[email protected]>
RAYAC, Chair:
•
Social Action/Community Development, Chair:
• The Reverend Babydoll Kennedy <[email protected]>
Sons of Allen, Chair:
• Brother Michael Gresham <[email protected]>
Women In Ministry, President:
• The Reverend LaVeeshia Pryor <[email protected]>
Women’s Missionary Society, President:
• Sister LaTanya Germany <[email protected]>
Young People’s Department:
• Director: Sister Mary Raglin <[email protected]>;
• President: Sister Andrea Steele (Quinn Chapel, Louisville)
To join the Bluegrass District Calling Post and Email Blast,
send (preferably by email or text) your name, phone number and email address to:
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