THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

to the

Young Adults In Christian Ministries

of the

African Methodist Epsicopal Zion Church

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Connectional YACM Steering Committee and members of YACM across Zion would like to take this time to express our appreciation to Rev. Dr. Lester Agyei McCorn and Rev. Tajuan Kyles for the remarkable service rendered by being active and dynamic advisors. The wisdom that you have bestowed upon us over the years have indeed been very valuable. We thank you for helping us take our ministry to new heights. We wish you nothing but many blessing as you continue to help build God’s Kingdom.

WE THE MEMBERS OF THE CONNECTIONAL YACM

WOULD LIKE TO WISH OUR ADVISOR 

REV. DR. LESTER AGYEI MCCORN

A HAPPY BLESSED BIRTHDAY

WE PRAY THAT YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!!!

Ms. Tysha Jonique Thompson

YACM MEMBER OF THE MONTH

We the members of the connectional YACM Public Relations Committee would like to announce Ms. Tysha Jonique Thompson as our March YACM Member of the month. She is the Local Director of YACM for the Little Rock AME Zion Church in Charlotte, NC.

Statement from the Immediate Past Southeastern Regional Chair

Ms. Constance Leach

As immediate past Southeastern Regional Chair I can truly say that the involvement, the excitement and the commitment level of this local church YACM department has really grown and and is doing exceptionally well with this ministry.. This is Ms. Thompson first year as director and you would think she been around since our inception as a department. I personally don t know much about her but can say that she has implemented a lot of programs and ministry concepts since her appointment from her pastor. One of the programs is entitled "First Friday". This program seems to be very successful. The format is very open and inclusive of varied forms of Ministry. As Young Adults and Young Adult Directors, I feel that we should catch this same epidemic of being excited, willing, and eager, and ON FIRE to serve our present church.

*Ms. Leach is the one who recommended Ms. Thompson*

Statement form her pastor the Rev. Dr. DeWayne Anthony Walker

I am pleased to submit a statement regarding Ms. Tysha Thompson. I appointed Tysha this past conference year as Director of YACM at Little Rock A.M.E.Zion. I appointed her because I had observed the level of commitment and enthusiasm she had for the ministry, and believed she would be a blessing to that department. Since taking on this appointment, Tysha has been on fire! She has shared some great ideas for bringing our Young Adults together not just in YACM, but in every ministry of the church. She has such a warm personality and a desire to serve God through her church. She attends almost everything we have, and takes pictures so that those who may have missed it, will get a sense of what occurred. Her enthusiasm is contagious! I am noticing other Young Adults stepping up and becoming active through her example and encouragement. Not only is she reaching out to Young Adults in Little Rock but throughout the District, Conference, Region and Connection. I praise God for her and the leadership she is providing.

We SALUTE you Ms. Tysha Jonique Thompson and we ask that you keep up the good work because Zion needs you!!!!



OBSERVANCE SUNDAY

The national steering committee has set aside the month of March as YACM month. They are asking every church across the connection to set aside one Sunday in March as YACM Observance Sunday. If you would like an email copy of the program please send a message to YACMPR@gmail.com.

Offical Order of Service
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WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH

 THE 93RD BISHOP IN LINE OF SUCCESSION 

THE RT. REV. LOUIS HUNTER

A HAPPY BLESSED BIRTHDAY

WE PRAY THAT YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY BISHOP!!!!

WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH

YACM STREERING COMMITTEE MEMBER

MS. MELISSA GAYLE SLADE

A HAPPY BLESSED BIRTHDAY

WE PRAY THAT YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!!!

“Episcopal Candidates Corner”

By

Rev. George William Whitfield

YACM Public Relations Committee Member

Associate Minister at Spradling Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, Louisville KY

Good Afternoon my Zionite Family!

The Board of Bishops meeting is going on this week and it’s always exciting to see the Fathers and Mother of our church busy working to move our church in the right direction. I pray that someone who attended the meeting will submit a brief article to us, so that we can post it on our blog.

At the 2011 Winter Meeting today’s candidate decided to end one of his evening with us at the Red and Gold Fellowship. It was great to see him in there with his wife and daughter dancing and having fun with all of us. A few days ago I had the opportunity to talk with today’s candidate and I am happy to say that he was excited about having this opportunity.   

I would like to introduce to you today’s Episcopal Candidate the Rev. Dr. Michael Angelo Frencher. He is the son of the late Mr. James V. Frencher and Mrs. Rutha Mae Frencher. He was born in Detroit Michigan June 17, 1953.

Rev. Dr. Frencher completed his early education in the Detroit Public School System graduating from Mumford High School. He went on to the University of Detroit graduating in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (Marketing Management). He continued his education at Hood Theological Seminary earning the Master of Divinity in 1981. In May of 1992 he earned the Doctor of Ministry Degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

Dr. Frencher a long standing member of St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church, Detroit, Michigan, accepted his call into the ministry at an early age and was ordained Deacon and Elder by the late Bishop William Alexander Hilliard.

Dr. Frencher has pastured the following churches: Mt. Zion and Indian Hill A.M.E. Zion Churches, Fort Mill S.C. South Carolina Conference 1980-1981, Mt. Olivet A.M.E. Zion Church, Greensboro, NC West Central NC Conference 1981-1984, St. Stephen A.M.E. Zion Church, Hamlet, NC West Central NC Conference 1984-1988, Wesley Center A.M.E. Zion Church, Pittsburgh, PA. Allegheny Conference 1988-1992, Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church, Greensboro, NC West Central NC Conference 1992-Present

Dr. Frencher serves on several Committees and holds many positions, including, Member of the Connectional Budget Board, Treasurer of the West Central NC Conference, Adjunct Professor, Hood Theological Seminary and Chairman, Finance Committee, Dorothy Walls Conference and Retreat Center.

He is married to the former Gelenia Aaron and they have two children: Michelle and Michael “J”.

This is how Rev. Dr. Frencher answered the questions:  

Why do you think we have a lack of young adult involvement in our church?

I believe many Young Adults do not participate in our church because many of our Young Adults do not feel accepted with the gifts and talents that they bring. Young Adults are looking for places where they can freely exercise their gifts, talents and abilities.

As Bishop what will you do to engage the young adults?

As a Bishop I will do all I can to make room for Young Adults to actively participate in the church. I will do my best not to stifle them with outdated traditions, but will gladly discuss with them some of the changes that need to take place to help make the church more inclusive of young adults, youth and children. I believe that by keeping the lines of communication open we will receive fresh new and creative ideas that will enhance the growth and development of our church, especially as it involves Young Adults.

Currently what ministries are you doing at your local church that engages young adults?

At Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church I worked with the Young Adults who sponsored a series of Discipleship Classes designed to help members learn more about the church and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. The Young Adults did an excellent job sponsoring this ministry which greatly benefited the entire church. I have also nominated Young Adults to serve on the Steward Board, the Class Leaders Board and have also nominated some as Class Leaders. The Young Adults participate in several other areas of ministry in the church including:

·         The Lay Council

·         Christian Education

·         The Scouting Program

·         Missionary Society

Where do you see our church in the next 10 years?

In the next ten years I see the A.M.E. Zion Church moving forward with new vigor and vitality. I see the A.M.E. Zion Church operating with a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit which will empower the gifts of our people. I see a new Freedom Church that will live out the legacy of its beginnings in a new way that bless us. I see great things happening with us because more and more people will be involved and making contributions. This can happen when we approach the future with a TEAM Approach:

·         T-Teaching and Training at all levels

·         E- Evangelism and Church Growth

·         A- Accountability and Responsibility for financial and fiscal affairs

·         M- Ministry Support and Leadership Development

Together Each Achieves More

If you would like to contact Rev. Dr. Michael Angelo Frencher he can be reached at revmfrencher@aol.com.