East Tennessee Conference Young People's Division of The Women s Missionary Society 2014-2015 Annual Report Bishop Jeffery Leah, Presiding Prelate Mrs. Susan Leath M.D. Episcopal Supervisor Rev. Terence Mayes, Presiding Elder, Presiding Elder Mrs. Gwen Dilihhunt, District WMS President Ms. Latanya Germany, District YPD Director Ms. Tricia Thomas, District YPD President Mrs. Gloria Beverly, Conference WMS President Mrs. Lawanda Daniels, Conference YPD Director Ms. Maya Rodgers, Conference YPD President Keeping it 100, Celebrating a Century of Service. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. I Corth15:58 The East Tennessee Conference YPD is grateful for the outstanding leadership and Support that has been extended to us from the Episcopal Leadership of Bishop Leath and Dr. Susan Leath. Our District YPD Director Latanya Germany for you untiring Service and encouragement.- The Dynamic support of The Conference, Our Presiding Elder Rev Terence Mayes and Sister Juliana Mayes, Mrs. Gloria Beverly and Missionaries, Pastor and members of the East Tennessee conference. As we celebrate A century of Service we are thankful for guidance and love, and your commitment that makes it possible to continue the Legacy of the Young peoples Division. We salute the Youth of the East Tennessee Conference YPD as they put to use their talent and abilities in service to the Lord. We appreciate their willingness to serve in every task ask of them. We pray God guidance and strength as they continue to Go, Glow, and Grow for Christ. Keeping it 100 as they lead us into the next Next Century of Global Service. Activities October 2014 Attended 13 th District Planning Meeting Hotel Preston Nashville, TN November attended Presiding Elders planning meeting, Warren Chapel Chattanooga, TN December attended East Tennessee Conference WMS Executive Board meeting. Bethel Chattanooga January- Attended District Conference & Founders Day Celebration, Bethel Chattanooga, TN 1
February Souper Bowl Of Caring was observed by the Youth throughout the Conference which supported Charities in the local Communities. March -District YPD Retreat- Presented work shop God don't make no junk. Represented the Conference in a talent Show along with Pam Younger Area IV YPD Director with a Praise dance Every praise April attended the WMS retreat at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Memphis, Tn May attended the East Tennessee Conference Lay Luncheon Henry Horton State Park, Chapel Hill, Tn Self denial week Celebrated with Area providing Service projects in their Community June Church school Convention- Presented Lesson Help wanted YPD had 100 Year celebration Banquet with a Salute to past and Present Leader of the YPD WMS from 1908- present. YPD Directors 1952- present July attended the 18 th WMS & YPD quadrennial Convention July 12-21, 2015 Indianapolis, In Theme: keeping it 100, Celebrating a Century of Service Quadrennial Delegation Maya Rodgers, President, Delegates Keeley Smith & Tiana Younger and Megan Gilbert Alternate. Service: Each Area had a service projects, which included Caroling in the Nursing home and provided Christmas gifts, providing free Christmas gift wrapping and served Hot chocolate to the Community. Provided items for Omens shelter. Hosting Accomplishments: Youth Participated in a panel discussion during the district Conference, and gave speeches about our Church history during the Founders day celebration Scholarship awarded to Robin Brown, Kentoria Alexander, and Azarria Landers Denial Denial was celebrated with 14 entries in the Poster contest 2-6 yrs Jayden Daniels 1 st place Karada Hockett 2 nd place. Ages 7-12 1 st place Asia Jackson, 2 nd place Damien Jackson, 3rd place Carman Johnson Self Denial was Celebrated in each Area by providing Service projects in each Local Communities. Delegates from the Quadrennial competed in Bible Bowl, AME Church Jeopardy, and Debate team. Special thanks to the Area and Local YPD Directors for their dedication and support throughout the conference year. There is no I in teamwork. I am very appreciative of your willingness to work together to aide the work of the Young People's Division. As we press forward we solicit your continued prayers as we pledge our time and talents to the welfare of humanity using the bible as our guide, and to continue to build our division to higher heights all to Gods glory. Respectfully Submitted East Tennessee YPD Lawanda Daniels, Conference Director Area1 Director Mrs. Alice Tibbs Area2 Ms. Tina Grizzard Area3 Mrs. Ramona Pratt Area4 Ms. Pam Younger 2
EAST TENNESSEE CONFERENCE YPD ASSESSMENTS AREA 1 PULASKI FEB 10 JUNE10 TOTAL - 6,242.49 ST. PAUL- AGNEW 76.01 76.01 152.02 CAMPBELL CHAPEL 76.01 76.01 152.02 FRIENDSHIP 23.84 23.84 47.68 POWELL CHAPEL 23.84 23.84 47.68 ROUNDHILL 71.63 71.63 143.26 LIBERTY CIRCUIT 20.69 20.69 41.38 PHEONIX CHAPEL 20.69 20.69 41.38 AREA 2 FAYETTEVILLE BERRY 87.41 87.40 174.81 SUGG 46.73 46.73 93.46 BROWN 74.75 74.75 149.50 MARY 99.88 99.87 199.75 MT. VIEW 73.31 73.31 146.62 MULBERRY CIRCUIT 27.19 27.18 54.37 SHORTER CHAPEL 109.51 109.51 219.02 ST. PAUL FAYETTEVILLE 251.09 251.08 502.17 AREA 3 CHATTANOOGA ALLEN TEMPLE 142.49 142.48 284.97 BETHEL- CHATTANOOGA 310.31 310.30 620.61 JOSEPH CHAPEL 110.72 110.71 221.43 QUINN CHAPEL 78.95 78.94 157.89 ST. JAMES 64.97 64.96 129.93 ST. PAUL- CHATTANOOGA 366.17 366.16 732.33 3
WARREN CHAPEL 402.14 402.14 804.28 AREA 4 KNOXVILLE BETHEL- KNOXVILLE 372.51 372.51 745.02 CLAYBORN TEMPLE 58.80 58.80 117.60 ST. PAUL ALCOA 131.66 131.65 263.31 4
East Tennessee Conference YPD 2014-2015 Treasure Report (For information purpose only) Beginning Balance 1,251.51 Income: YPD Assessment 3780.23 Fundraisers 1,640.00 Annual Conference Roll Call 250.00 Annual Conference Registration 350.00 Love Offering (Bishop) 100.00 T-shirts 254.07 Total 6374.30 Disbursement Ad 50.00 Shorter Chapel 100.00(lunch Annual Conference) Holley's Printing 254.07 District Assessment 1400.00 Scholarship 1000.00 Honorariums 452.04 Bereavement 50.00 Hotel? Travel 1199.91 Quadrennial attire 361.98 Quad fees 55.00 (High School Grad 25.00, 8 Year Director 30.00 Medals 61.04 (Self Denial) Banquet Expense 269.06 Total 5253.10 Balance 2372.71 5