Explosion - Leadership Training Institute - L.M. Council

Love Adds a Little Chocolate A house is a house-until love comes through the door, that is. And love intuitively goes around sprinkling that spe­ cial brand of angel dust that transforms a house into a very special home for very special people: your family. Money, of course, can build a charming house, but only love can furnish it with a feeling of home. Duty can pack an adequate sack lunch, but love may decide to enclose a little love note inside. Money can provide a television set, but love controls it and cares enough to say no and take the guff that comes with it. Obligation sends the children to bed on time, but love tucks the covers in around their necks and passes out kisses and hugs (even to teenagers!). Obligation can cook a meal, but love embellishes the table with a potted ivy trailing around slender candles. Duty writes many letters, but love adds a joke or a picture or a fresh stick of gum inside. Compulsion keeps a sparkling house. But love and prayer stand a better chance of producing a happy family. Duty gets offended quickly if it isn't appreciated, but love learns to laugh a lot and to work for the sheer joy of doing it. Obligation can pour a glass of milk, but quite often, love adds a little chocolate. Linda Andersen 15 From Love Adds A Little Chocolate By Medard Laz

_____________________ DISTRICT A.M.E. ZION CHURCH WOMEN’S HOME & OVERSEAS MISSIONARY SOCIETY LIFE MEMBERS COUNCIL _______________________________________, District Chairman Mrs. Vanessa E. Clayton, Connectional Chairman ________________________________________, District President Mrs. Sandra B. Crowder, International President _________________________________, Missionary Supervisor ______________________________, Presiding Prelate ORDER FORM (Please Print) Name ____________________________________________________________ Date ___________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________ Email ____________________________________________________ Church _____________________________________ Pastor ________________________________________ Local Chairman of Life Members _______________________________________________________________ Solicited By ________________________________ Special Instructions: gift, surprise, other - ____________ To be stoled: ____Mass Meeting ____ Annual Conference _____ Local Church ____ Date ______________ Check all that apply. Type of Stole (Includes pin & certificate) Donation (includes postage) _____ Life Member (female – red stole) $ 42.00 _____ Honorary Life Member (male – red stole) $ 42.00 _____ Matron (female – purple stole) $102.00 _____ Patron (male – purple stole) $102.00 _____ Memorial Stole (LM or HLM – red stole*) $ 42.00 _____ Memorial Stole (Matron or Patron – purple stole*) $102.00 _____ Replacement Stole (red or purple) $ 32.00 _____ Replacement Stole with pin (LM, M or P) $ 37.00 _____ Replacement Pin (LM, HLM, Matron or Patron)) $ 6.00 _____ Tree of Hope Lapel Pin (not to be worn on stole) $ 5.00 _____ A Heart for Overseas Missions Project (red stole*– Certificate Only) $ 57.00 _____ A Heart for Overseas Missions Project (purple stole*– Certificate & Heart Pin) $117.00 *new stole donated overseas Please fill out one form for each person. Give to your Local Chairman who keeps a copy. Local Chairman brings to the Mass Meeting or sends to: __________________________________________________ Make checks payable to: _____________________ District WH&OMS Form and payment must be received at least 4 weeks prior to stoling ceremony. Revised 9/19

Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society ~ The A.M.E. Zion Church Mrs. Sandra B. Crowder, International President Mrs. Vanessa E. Clayton, General Chairman, Life Members Council ~ [email protected] Life Members Council ~ REQUEST FOR STOLES ~ (PLEASE PRINT or TYPE) EPISCOPAL DISTRICT: STATE: CONFERENCE: ORDER DATE: DISTRICT: QUARTER: DATE NEEDED: MISSIONARY SUPERVISOR: PHONE #: LIFE MEMBERS DISTRICT CHAIRMAN: STREET/PO BOX: EMAIL ADDRESS: ZIP CODE: PHONE #: MAIL STOLES TO: CITY: NAME *TYPE CHURCH AMOUNT SUBTOTAL SHIPPING & HANDLING RUSH Delivery: Add $15.00 + S&H TOTAL SEND ORDERS AND MONEY TO: *TYPE $40.00 Mrs. Rosetta Dunham $100.00 Executive Director, WH&OMS *LM – Life Member/*HLM - Honorary Life Member $55.00 Post Office Box 26846 *M – Matron /*P – Patron $115.00 Charlotte, NC 28221-6846 “A Heart for Overseas Missions” *OLM – Overseas Life Member $40.00 *OM/*OP – Overseas Matron/Patron $100.00 *MLM – Memorial Life Member $30.00 *MM/MP – Memorial Matron/Patron $35.00 *RS (Red or Purple) – Replacement Stole $6.00 RS w/pin (LM, M, or P) – Replacement Stole with pin RP (LM, M, P) – Replacement Pin MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society (** SHIPPING/HANDLING: 1 – 5 STOLES = $10.00 ~ ~ FOR 6 OR MORE STOLES, PLEASE SEND $2.00 PER STOLE **)

Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society Mrs. Sandra B. Crowder, International President Mrs. Vanessa Clayton, General Chairman Life Members Council _______________________________, District Chairman LIFE MEMBERSHIP DUES & CONTRIBUTIONS Date _________________ District ___________________________________ Conference ________________________________________________ Church: ___________________________________ Local Life Members Chairman: ________________________________ Name of Members Dues Anna L. Anderson Margaret S. Willie $ Day Scholarship & $ Endowment Fund $ Totals Just a Suggestion: Collect $8.00-$10 from each member - $5.00 for annual dues, $1-2.00 for Anna L. Anderson Observance, $1-2.00 for the general Scholarship and Endowment fund, $1 for Local treasury. Make Check Payable to: Your District Missionary Society Send Check and form to: Your District Chairman She will forward to her District President who then forwards to the Central Office

Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society Mrs. Sandra B. Crowder, International President Mrs. Vanessa E. Clayton, Connectional Chairman Life Members Council _______________________________, District Chairman Yearly Membership Roster District ___________________________________ Conference _____________________________________________ Church ___________________________________ Local Life Members Chairman _____________________________ Phone ____________________________________ Email__________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ First Name Last Name Stole 2019 *DUES 2022 Type 2020 2021 *The fiscal year for the Central Office ends December 30th. In an effort to come into alignment we are asking that dues be collected all year and turned into the District President for inclusion in each Quarterly Report with the big push in October to be turned in for inclusion in her 4tth Quarter Report..

Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Mrs. Sandra B. Crowder, International President, WH&OM Society Vanessa E. Clayton, General Chairman, Life Members Council Life Members Council Colors: Red and White Song: “Throw Out the Lifeline” Departmental Emblem: Tree of Hope Motto: EACH ONE, MAKE ONE Founder: Anna L. Anderson Anniversary Month: October “For there is hope for a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that its tender branch will not cease.” (Job 14:7 KJV) Welcome to the Life Members Council of the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. You have shown by your membership that you are willing to go the second mile in helping the cause of Christian Missions by supporting the Educational Arm of the Missionary Society. Your investment in the Life Members Council supports the following ministries:  A SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING HOOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY  GRANTS AND SUPPORT TO EACH OF OUR A.M.E. ZION CHURCH SCHOOLS  SALARIES AND STIPENDS FOR FIELD WORKERS OVERSEAS  MISSIONARY TRAINING IN AMERICA AND OVERSEAS  OPERATIONAL EXPENSES OF THE GENERAL SOCIETY  SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING AN A.M.E. ZION CHURCH SCHOOL OF HIGHER LEARNING In addition to your initial investment and receipt of a stole, we ask that you continue to support these ongoing ministries by: ✓ Paying $5.00 annual dues ✓ Giving a donation during the month of October for the Anna L. Anderson Observance ✓ Contributing to the WH&OMS Scholarship Fund Thank you for your support of the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society. May God continue to bless you as we work toward our ultimate goal of Fulfilling the Mission: The World for Christ ***Care Instructions for the stole: MACHINE WASH, GENTLE CYCLE TUMBLE DRY, LOW

Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Mrs. Sandra B. Crowder, International President, WH&OM Society Vanessa E. Clayton, Connectional Chairman, Life Members Council Life Members Council Colors: Red and White Song: “Throw Out the Lifeline” Departmental Emblem: Tree of Hope Motto: EACH ONE, MAKE ONE Founder: Anna L. Anderson Anniversary Month: October “For there is hope for a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that its tender branch will not cease.” (Job 14:7 KJV) Thank you for contributing to the Life Members Council of the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. You have shown that you are willing to go the second mile in helping the cause of Christian Missions by supporting the Educational Arm of the Missionary Society. Your investment in the Life Members Council supports the following ministries:  A SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING HOOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY  GRANTS AND SUPPORT TO EACH OF OUR A.M.E. ZION CHURCH SCHOOLS  SALARIES AND STIPENDS FOR FIELD WORKERS OVERSEAS  MISSIONARY TRAINING IN AMERICA AND OVERSEAS  OPERATIONAL EXPENSES OF THE GENERAL SOCIETY  SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING AN A.M.E. ZION CHURCH SCHOOL OF HIGHER LEARNING The stole will be donated to a missionary in one of our overseas conferences. They are usually on a long waiting list to receive a stole. The money they pay to receive the stole remains overseas to support similar projects that are relevant to their local situations. Again, thank you for your support. May God continue to bless you as we work toward our ultimate goal of Fulfilling the Mission: The World for Christ

A WONDERFUL WAY TO CONNECT WITH OUR SISTERS AND BROTHERS OVERSEAS! Dear Life Member, Matron, Patron, Church or District Thank you for your donation of a Heart for Overseas Missions Stole. These stoles are greatly appreciated by the Missionary Supervisors who have Overseas Conferences. We would like you to develop a connection with the recipient of this stole. Therefore, we will include your name and address on a Heart Note and include it with the stole that goes overseas. Colossians 3:14 reminds us that love binds all things together in perfect unity. God has called us together in the one body and we are thankful. We are a connectional church. Let’s get to know each other across the seas and develop ongoing friendships. Peace & Blessings, Vanessa Clayton Connectional Chairman, Life Members Council

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Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Life Members Council Scholarship SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA & APPLICATION APPLICATION (If you are a student graduating from High School, please complete Part I and II) Date: PART I Name: First Middle Last Address: State: Zip Code: City: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Email: Bishop: Episcopal District: Conference: District: Name of the A.M.E. Zion School to which you are applying/attending: Address: State: Zip Code: City: Grade Point Average: School:

PART II Parent/Guardian consent if under 21. Parent/Guardian Name (Printed): Parent/Guardian Name (Signature): Address (if different from student): City: State: Zip Code: Parent(s) Contact Information Phone: Father: Phone: Mother: *Guardian, Foster Parent, Relative Contact Information Name: Phone: Relationship: High School Completed: Year: Zip Code: School Address: City: State: Principals Name: Counselors Name: Application: All applicants must submit the following by June 30th. 1. Completed application 2. Copy of acceptance letter 3. Copy of most recent transcript – Grade Point Average of 2.65 or above 4. Letter of recommendation from the pastor of your local church (if high school student a letter or recommendation from your counselor) 5. A typed essay to include the following: a. Reason(s) for applying b. Church, School and community activities c. Your philosophy of life d. Personal qualifications e. Career goals 6. A recent photo (optional) Submit Application to: Mrs. Vanessa Clayton Connectional Chairman, Life Members Council 10 Wendy Road, Trumbull, CT 06611 [email protected]

Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church June 4, 2017 276 Membership Cards enclosed Thank you for helping to keep the “Tree of Hope” watered. Remember, our goal continues to be 100% of the members keeping the annual commitment they made when becoming a Life Member. Peace and Blessings, $500 Dues received 5/30/17 Vanessa $70 Dues received 2/21/17 $150 Dues received 12/5/16 $660 Dues received 5/24/16 Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church ___ ___________ ______ Membership Cards enclosed Thank you for helping to keep the “Tree of Hope” watered. Remember, our goal continues to be 100% of the members keeping the annual commitment they made when becoming a Life Member. Peace and Blessings, $_____ Dues received @ _________ Vanessa

Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church April 15, 2022 269 Membership Cards enclosed Thank you for helping to keep the “Tree of Hope” watered. Remember, our goal is 100% of the members keeping the annual commitment they made when becoming a Life Member. Peace and Blessings, $ 1074.00 received 12 /15/21 $ 270.00 received 10 /6 /21 Vanessa