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Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Annual Reports of the East and West Pensacola Districts To the One Hundred and Forty-Seventh Session of the Florida Annual Conference Host Church Houser Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church 710 E. Jordan Street Pensacola, Florida 32503 Rev. Donald R. Harris, Host Pastor September 7-11, 2016 Quadrennial Theme 2015-2019 “The Great Commission-A Global Outreach: Personal Calling, Personal Transformation, Personal Instruction and Personal CommitmentEast District West District Mrs. Jacqueline R. Pinkard, President Mrs. Georgia M. Philpot, President Mrs. Cynthia Evans, YAMS Coordinator Rev. Monique Turner, YAMS Coordinator Mrs. Lashay Scott, Youth Secretary Mrs. Rosemary Clarke, Youth Secretary Mrs. Constance Carter, Buds Superintendent Mrs. Rose Pettiway, Buds Superintendent Ms. Shalonda Palmer, Supply Secretary Mrs. Barbara Knight, Supply Secretary Mrs. Deborah Johnson, Life Members Chairman Ms. Jennifer Green, Life Members Chairman Rev. Anthony R. Scott, Presiding Elder, East Rev. John L. Philpot, Sr., Presiding Elder, West Rev. Dr. Clarence H. Little, Presiding Elder Emeritus Mrs. Jacqueline I. Williams-Lartey, Missionary Supervisor Bishop Seth O. Lartey, Presiding Prelate

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Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

Annual Reports

of the

East and West Pensacola Districts

To the

One Hundred and Forty-Seventh Session

of the Florida Annual Conference

Host Church

Houser Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church

710 E. Jordan Street

Pensacola, Florida 32503

Rev. Donald R. Harris, Host Pastor

September 7-11, 2016

Quadrennial Theme 2015-2019

“The Great Commission-A Global Outreach: Personal Calling,

Personal Transformation, Personal Instruction and Personal Commitment”

East District West District

Mrs. Jacqueline R. Pinkard, President Mrs. Georgia M. Philpot, President

Mrs. Cynthia Evans, YAMS Coordinator Rev. Monique Turner, YAMS Coordinator

Mrs. Lashay Scott, Youth Secretary Mrs. Rosemary Clarke, Youth Secretary

Mrs. Constance Carter, Buds Superintendent Mrs. Rose Pettiway, Buds Superintendent

Ms. Shalonda Palmer, Supply Secretary Mrs. Barbara Knight, Supply Secretary

Mrs. Deborah Johnson, Life Members Chairman Ms. Jennifer Green, Life Members Chairman

Rev. Anthony R. Scott, Presiding Elder, East

Rev. John L. Philpot, Sr., Presiding Elder, West

Rev. Dr. Clarence H. Little, Presiding Elder Emeritus

Mrs. Jacqueline I. Williams-Lartey, Missionary Supervisor

Bishop Seth O. Lartey, Presiding Prelate

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Mrs. Jacqueline R. Pinkard, District President, East

Mrs. Georgia M. Philpot, District President, West

Mrs. Cynthia Evans, YAMS Coordinator, East

Rev. Monique Turner, YAMS Coordinator, West

Mrs. Lashay Scott, Youth Secretary, East

Mrs. Rosemary Clarke, Youth Secretary, West

Mrs. Constance Carter, Buds Superintendent, East

Mrs. Rose Pettiway, Buds Superintendent, West

Ms. Shalonda Palmer, Supply Secretary, East

Mrs. Barbara Knight, Supply Secretary, West

Mrs. Deborah Johnson, Life Members Chairman, East

Ms. Jennifer Green, Life Members Chairman, West

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East Pensacola

District

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THE SISTERHOOD THAT BINDS

Cynthia Evans YAMS Coordinator 

2013 

Lashay Scott Youth Missionary Secretary 

2014 

Jacqueline R. Pinkard District President 

1996 

Shalonda Palmer Supply Secretary 

2009

Constance Carter Buds Superintendent 

2006 

Deborah Johnson Life Members Chairman 

2014 

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Parent Body Department

To our Episcopal Leadership, Bishop Seth O. Lartey and our beautiful Missionary Supervisor, Mrs.

Jacqueline Inez Williams-Lartey; Presiding Elders, Reverend John L. Philpot Sr. and Reverend Anthony

Scott; Host Pastor, Rev. Donald R. Harris, Presiding Elder Emeritus, Reverend Dr. Clarence H. Little,

Pastors, Ministers, Local Preachers, Conference and District Officers, Delegates and Christian Friends of

the 147th

Session of the Florida Annual Conference.

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

What a time, what a time, what a time! The last twenty-years of looking back over my life have

included serving as a WHOMS District Officer during a reign of a commitment to God, dedication to

service, and sacrifices for the work. The Society’s focus on the first component of the 2015-2019

Quadrennial theme proved more of a dedication to in-reach as well as out-reach.

Personal Calling

Celebrating 20 years as a WHOMS District Officer

Celebrating 10 years as a District President

Celebrating 5 years as a Connectional Officer

Celebrating the spirit of unity, dedication and willing workers of the WHOMS District Officers Mrs. Cynthia Evans, Champion for Fight against Kidney Disease

Mrs. Lashay Scott, Selfless Work and Caring Love for Hospice Patients

Mrs. Constance Carter, Faithful, Dependable, and Loyal Supporter across Florida Conference

Ms. Shalonda Palmer, Outreach Ministry for Young Ladies in Community

Mrs. Deborah Johnson, Culinary Skills to Feed Others

Departmental Accomplishments

In-Reach and Out-Reach

Observance of annual days

Awareness walks (Kidney, Breast Cancer, Diabetes)

Thanksgiving baskets for sick and shut-in

Thanksgiving meals for senior members of the community

Sponsored family for Christmas

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Departmental Accomplishments Con’t

In-Reach and Out-Reach

Easter baked goods for sick and shut-in

Prepared breakfast for Ronald McDonald House residents

School supplies for students of Escambia County

Volunteer work with local agency

Book Club

Personal Accomplishments

Spiritual

Executive Board of Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society

Deaconess Board

Trustee Board

Conference Statistician

Personal

Grandbaby, Pierre Dakota Parker, Jr.

Professional

Black Employees Association

African American Student Association

Twenty years to magnify, build, exalt, praise, and enjoy rich blessings while enduring the measurements

of time. How excellent it is serving God.

As we embark upon the second component of the quadrennial theme, what joy fills my heart as I declare

that the East Pensacola District Officers have begun the work. Over the years there have been many

shifts in the atmosphere regarding leadership; however, celebration is in order as I proclaim that

during the 10 years of my serving as District President, the 2015-2016 Conference Year has proven

to be the best year ever. In addition to fulfilling the mission work, we not only met, but surpassed

our annual budget.

Personal Transformation

Celebrating my personal perseverance, strength and unbreakable spirit

Celebrating my personal commitment to a balanced lifestyle: Spiritual, Personal and Professional

Taking time daily to read from the bible…..Favorite passages of Scripture are:

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by

the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good,

and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Romans 12:2

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; Romans 12:12

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Having a daily meditation chat while sipping my favorite hot beverage

Simply having a cup of tea

Spiritual Personal Professional

C Courage Cute Customer Service

U Utmost Unity Useful

P Prayerful Patient Powerful

of

T Temperance Tenacity Team Player

E Encourage Energetic Enthusiastic

A Abhor evil Altruistic Appreciative

I give thanks to our Heavenly Father for His grace, mercy and favor. I am appreciative to the former

Episcopal leaders of the Florida Conference, Bishop and Mrs. Dennis V. Proctor; Presiding Elders Rev.

John L. Philpot and Rev. Anthony R. Scott; former Pastors, Rev. James A. French and Rev. Michael J.

Evans; current Pastor and Family, Rev. and Mrs. Donald Harris, Sr.; the Florida Conference; East

Pensacola District; Houser Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church family; missionary sisters on the West

Pensacola District; former missionary sisters of the East Pensacola District and the great body of current

missionary sisters on the East Pensacola District: Cynthia, Lashay, Constance, Shalonda and Deborah.

Last, but not least, thank you to my daughters Ms. J. Renee Coleman, Esquire and Dr. Janise S. Parker,

Ph.D; my dad, siblings, and son-in-law. Smiles, love and a great big Momma Rose hug to my first

grandbaby, Pierre Dakota Parker, Jr. May God continue to bless each one of you as we labor on Earth to

win the world for Christ.

Serving Joyfully,

Jacqueline R. Pinkard, District President

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Young Adult Missionary Society

To our Episcopal Leadership, Bishop Seth O. Lartey and our beautiful

Missionary Supervisor, Mrs. Jacqueline Inez Williams-Lartey;

Connectional Officer, Mrs. Jacqueline Pinkard, Presiding Elders,

Reverend John L. Philpot Sr. and Reverend Anthony Scott, host pastor,

Rev. Donald R. Harris, Presiding Elder Emeritus, Reverend Dr. Clarence

H. Little, pastors, ministers, local preachers, conference and district officers, delegates and

Christian Friends assembled for this our 147th

Session of the Florida Annual Conference.

Greeting in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.

I would be remiss if I didn’t take this time to extend a hearty welcome to our new Bishop and

Missionary Supervisory to the sunshine state of Florida. I also want to thank God for giving

Bishop and Mrs. Proctor the insight to allow me the privilege to serve as the Coordinator of the

YAMS for the East Pensacola District Missionary Society. This year’s journey has been a test of

my faith but with God’s help I have pressed on and “still, I rise;” thus, it gives me great humility

and joy that I submit the following report as an account of my stewardship to the Florida Annual

Conference as the District Officer for the Young Adult Missionary Society this Annual

Conference year.

Held our YAMS Founder’s Day program with the West District. Our speaker

was Dr. Janesha Thomas, a registered pharmacist.

Supported AIDS /HIV Awareness.

Coordinated our 2nd

Annual Florida Conference Team for Kidney Walk on the

Pensacola Beach, where we raised $500.

In an effort to bring our young adults together we started a book club.

Attended a book signing by Pensacola author, La’Vender Shedrick Williams at The

Gathering Awareness and Book Center. She is the author of the book, “When All

Hell Break Loose.”

Participated in several monthly conference call with my missionary sisters.

Attended the Brewton District Missionary Program at Zion Star AME Zion in

Atmore, Alabama.

Attended the Alabama/Florida Episcopal District Organization Meeting at Lomax

Hannon in Greenville, Alabama

Special thanks…... to my husband, Reverend Michael J. Evans and our daughter, Makeda Evans

for their support on this journey during this past year as I have work with the YAMS. To the

churches, my sisters of the East and West Pensacola Districts Missionary Society of the Florida

Annual Conference, I have enjoyed working with you this past conference year. I would like to

particularly thank Mrs. D. Diane Proctor, Missionary Supervisor, who has been extremely

encouraging and supportive this year, because of her love and support, I stand stronger and I am

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forever grateful. It is my prayer that you all will be blessed beyond measure and God will grant

you the desires of your heart.

In conclusion, it has been my pleasure and joy in working with Sis. Monique Tuner, coordinator

of YAMS for the West Pensacola District. She was always helpful in bring the two districts

together so that we could build a stronger YAMS Department in the Florida Annual Conference.

Motto: “With hearts and hands we reach up to God for strength and directions. We reach

out to love and touch others. We reach down to lift fallen humanity.”

Humbly Submitted,

Cynthia D. Evans

Cynthia D. Evans,

Coordinator Young Adult Missionary Society

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Youth Missionary Society

To our Episcopal Leadership, Bishop Seth O. Lartey and Mrs. .Jacqueline I.

Williams-Lartey, Missionary Supervisor; Host Pastor Reverend Donald R. Harris, Host Presiding

Elder Reverend Anthony R Scott; East Pensacola District, West Pensacola District Presiding

Elder Reverend John L. Philpot,Sr. Reverend Dr. Clarence H. Little Presiding Elder Emeritus,

Connectional Officer Mrs. Jacqueline Pinkard; Pastors, Ministers, Local Preachers, Conference

Officers, District Officers, Delegates, Members and Christian Friends assembled for this our

147th Session of the Florida Annual Conference. I greet you all in the name of Jesus the Christ.

I am thankful to God for giving me this opportunity to give my report as Secretary of Youth

for the East Pensacola District. I have been blessed to serve in this position this year. I have

fulfilled the Mission of being a District Officer by attending both District and Conference

meetings. We donated can soups to Favor House and assisted those in need. We supported our

annual “Tots in White" Program and also assisted with the Thanksgiving Banquet.

The youth did an outstanding job having a 70's and 80's Fashion Show. It was inspiring and

well attended. God blessed me to attend the Holy Convocation and the Ministers & Laity

Institute at Lomax-Hannon in Greenville, Alabama.

I am grateful to be one of the sisters of WHOMS on the East District. Under the Leadership

of my Presiding Elder Rev. Anthony R. Scott and President of the District WH&OMS Mrs.

Jacqueline Pinkard as a group we will always continue to love and help one another on this

Christian Journey. I do praise my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for I am thankful to Him being

the head of my life. I give all the praise to God for He is worthy to be praised.

Humbly Submitted,

Lashay Scott, Secretary of Youth

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Buds Of Promise Juvenile Missionary Society

To our Episcopal Leadership, Bishop Seth O. Lartey and Mrs. Jacqueline I Williams-Lartey Missionary

Supervisor: Connectional Officer Ms. Jacqueline R. Pinkard, Host Pastor, Rev. Donald R. Harris East

Pensacola District, Rev. John L. Philpot Sr., Presiding Elder of West Pensacola District, Rev. Anthony R.

Scott Presiding Elder of East Pensacola District, Emeritus Rev. Clarence H. Little, Pastors, Ministers,

Local Preachers, Conference Officers, District Officers, Members who all make up this 147th session of

the Florida conference.

As each one has received a special gift employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold

grace of God. Whoever speak is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God: Whoever serves

is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies: so that in all things God may be

glorified through Jesus Christ to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1Peter

4:10-11.

I give thanks to almighty God for the opportunity he has granted me to develop and create an interest of

mission to our children. It gives me joy to present my stewardship to this great body known as the Florida

conference.

Stewardship

Community outreach

- November2015-Thanksgiving baskets delivered to our sick & shut-in and25 turkeys with all

fixing given away in the community

- December 2015- Buds and youth sponsored a family of sever for Christmas, we provided them

with toys, games, clothes, coats and food, even the grandmother was blessed with a gift.

- December 2015- Buds provided over 20 cans of soup for the supply department

- April 2016-Buds delivered homemade baked goodies for the sick and shut-in for Easter.

Service

West and East Pensacola District Buds in a joint effort observed our annual day Marie L. Clinton the 4th

Sunday January 2016. Buds on Parade displayed their talents through song, musical instrument, dance

and poetry. Each one performed with inspirational joy serving the Lord. Our speaker of the hour Donald

R. Harris, III gave a brave message for our children “do you know who’s calling you.”

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This conference year we were met with many challenges through sickness and death of loved ones.

Through God grace and mercy our juvenile missionaries was able to support most efforts and

engagements for the Episcopal, conference, district and local level programs and meetings.

Buds of the east and west Pensacola held our first monthly meeting together away from the church

grounds what a success there was over 20 children at skating rink ready to enjoy food , fun games and

with great anticipation to learn who they are and whom they represent.

During our annual conference I was elected as alternate lay delegate to represent my church at the

General Conference, truly this was an honor to serve and represent my church at the 50th session this

was an amazing experience.

- December2015-Christian Education Mid-Winter meeting- New Orleans, LA

- February 2016- CED Praise youth and congress -LOMAX

- March 2016-Annual Founders Day- LOMAX

- July 2016—50th session of General Conference- Greensboro, NC

Church involvement

- Local Director of Christian Education Department

- -President of Deaconess Board 2012-2014

- Church School Superintendent 2012-2014

- Local church financial administrator 2010-2014

Personal Involvement

- Certified financial counselor- 2012-current

- Volunteer tax preparer 2008-2014

- Volunteer for United way distribution committee 2012-13

- Volunteer school partnership with NFCU 2014-current

Thanks to all pastors, officers, parents and church members for all their support.

Thanks to our president and connectional officer Jacqueline R. Pinkard for all her tireless efforts and

support to the society truly she is the glue that hold us together.

Thanks to my former pastor Rev. Michael J. Evans and his wife Mrs. Cynthia Evans for their support.

Thanks to my pastor Rev. Donald R. Harris and his wife Mrs. Karen Harris for their inspiration and

motivation.

Special thanks to our Presiding Elder Anthony R. Scott and his wife Mrs. Lashay Scott for their support

and encouragement.

Buds on a Mission for Christ, we will rise to the next level obeying the Great Commission of God.

Buds Blooming all for Jesus.

Humbly submitted,

Constance Carter, Buds Superintendent

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Bureau Of Supply

To the Right Reverend Bishop Seth O. Lartey, Presiding Prelate of the Alabama Florida Episcopal District;

Mrs. Jacqueline I. Williams-Lartey, Missionary Supervisor; Ms. Jacqueline Pinkard, General Treasurer,

WH&OM Society; Reverend Dr. Clarence Little, Presiding Elder Emeritus; Reverend Anthony R. Scott,

Presiding Elder of the East Pensacola District; Reverend John L. Philpot, Sr., Presiding Elder of the West

Pensacola District; Reverend Donald Harris , Host Pastor; Pastors, Ministers, Local Preachers, Conference

and District Officers, Delegates, Members and Friends of the 147th Annual Session of the Florida Conference. I

greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.

Give and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be

poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measure to you.

With excitement as the Supply Secretary f or the East Pensacola District, I would like to give accounts for my

faith and service for the 2015-2016 conference year.

Assisted with preparing breakfast for the Ronald McDonald Residents

Provided Meals for Senior Members of the community for Thanksgiving

Provided School supplies for 2 students of Escambia County

Volunteered with Caring Hearts

Participated in Awareness Walks (Kidney, Breast Cancer, Diabetes)

Supported The Favor House Residents

Celebrated Florence Randolph Day- SouperBowl Sunday

Personal Achievement

Co –Founder of Rubies and Pearls for Girls (RP4G)

RP4G is an organization named after a former missionary Ruby Pearl Davis Palmer. Rubies and Pearls for

Girls also known as RP4G is an organization established to cultivate, motivate & empower young girls as they

journey into womanhood. We empower by providing a positive mentorship program, improving self-efficacy

and leadership skills. We are certain that we will equip young girls with the tools needed to build tomorrow's

leading women. To date we have 40 active members and of those we have 5 active zionites.

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Daley Johnson Houser Memorial AME Zion Church

Kamryn Peyton McGee – Hill Houser Memorial AME Zion Church

Anaya Scott Isaiah Chapel AME Zion Church

Irionna Stallworth Houser Memorial AME Zion Church

Joh’mat Stevens Isaiah Chapel AME Zion Church

Special thank you to my District President, Ms. Jacqueline R. Pinkard her strength and leadership is valuable. She continues to lead with integrity and elegance and for that I am grateful. I will continue to cultivate my faith, grow through service, and stay constant so I may feel the Saviors love. It is my desire to continue working to assist the missionaries’ ministry in every way that I can while I can.

Joyfully Serving,

ShaLonda Palmer, Secretary of Supply

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Life Members Department

To our Episcopal Leadership, Bishop Seth O Lartey and Jacqueline I Williams- Lartey

Missionary Supervisor: General Officer, Ms. Jacqueline Pinkard, Host Pastor, Rev Donald R.

Harris East Pensacola District, Presiding Elders, Reverend Anthony Scott, Reverend John L.

Philpot Sr.; Emeritus, Reverend Dr. Clarence H. Little, Pastors, Ministers, Local Preachers,

Conference Officers, District Officers, Delegates, Members and Christian Friends assembled for

our 147th Session of the Florida Annual Conference.

Looking back on the two years since my appointment I have really learned a lot and gained an

whole new meaning of what it take to receive an appointment and all that goes along with it.

My plans are to work diligently and strive to be more proficient in each facet of this

appointment.

All of the missionary sisters have worked hard together this past year and I have enjoyed the

comradery. I attended two mass meetings and have attended five district officers meeting.

I participated in many local events including The Breast Cancer Walk, The Junior Diabetics

Association, and The Kidney Walk and the Stole drive.

Throwing out that lifeline is more than many of us really know and the capturing of hearts is

the proven reward.

Respectfully Submitted,

Deborah A Johnson

East District Life Members Chairman

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West Pensacola

District

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To the Right Reverend Seth O. Lartey, Presiding Prelate of the Alabama Florida Episcopal District; Mrs. Jacqueline I.

Williams-Lartey, Missionary Supervisor; Mrs. Jacqueline Pinkard, General Treasurer, WH&OM Society; Reverend Dr.

Clarence H. Little, Presiding Elder Emeritus; Reverend John L. Philpot, Sr., Presiding Elder of the West Pensacola

District; Reverend Anthony R. Scott, Presiding Elder of the East Pensacola District; Rev. Donald Harris, Host Pastor;

Pastors, Ministers, Local Preachers, Conference and District Officers, Delegates, Members and Friends of the 147th

Session of the Florida Annual Conference.

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ!

Mrs. Georgia Philpot, District President: I am President of the West Pensacola District WH&OM Society. I am a

member of Talbot Chapel AME Zion Church where my husband the Rev. John L. Philpot Sr. is the Pastor. He also serves

as the Presiding Elder of the West Pensacola District. We are the proud parents of three children, fourteen grandchildren

and four great grandchildren!!!

I attended Florida A & M University and graduated from the University of West Florida with a B.S. Degree in Elementary

Education. I retired from the Escambia County School District after twenty seven years of dedicated service. I love

serving the Lord and listening to the happy loud laughter of my family! My favorite food is my sister’s yummy tomato

pie!

To our newly appointed Episcopal Leaders, Bishop Seth O. Lartey and Missionary Supervisor Mrs. Jacqueline Williams-

Lartey, on behalf of the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society of the West Pensacola District, we extend to

you a very warm Welcome! It is our prayer that you feel the love of God and His people in this conference. We ask

God’s Blessed Assurance for the vision that you have for the Florida Conference and the Episcopal area. We will run the

race with you!

WH&OM Society 2015-2019 Quadrennial Theme: “The Great Commission- A Global Outreach: Personal Calling,

Personal Transformation, Personal Instruction and Personal Commitment”

As President of the West Pensacola District WH&OM Society, I submit this report with love and deep appreciation. We

give praises to God from whom all blessings flow! This has been a very busy conference year but with God’s blessings

and being obedient to Him and our calling, we have had a very successful year! However; as missionaries, we understand

that our work is never done as we will continue to labor in the vineyard.

The commitment and faithfulness of the District Officers have been unwavering. In September of 2015 the District

Officers traveled to beautiful Pensacola Beach to a Renewal of the Mind, Body and Soul Retreat, coordinated by Mrs.

Barbara Knight, Secretary of Supply. Our main focus was to set goals for the conference year and to renew ourselves

spiritually to accomplish those goals through our own Personal Calling. We have held twelve monthly meetings, four

mass meetings and four workshops. We have observed our Annual Days. To expand our knowledge in helping to build

and strengthen God’s Kingdom the District Officers attended workshops and other events throughout the Alabama/Florida

Episcopal area. With much hard work and thanksgiving in our hearts we have met our financial obligations on the

Connectional, Episcopal and District levels. I will now give a brief overview of our dedicated work:

“Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will

give you, “because God the Father has set His seal on Him.” John 6:27

Parent Body - Mrs. Georgia Philpot, President

Made financial contribution to the Kidney Foundation

The West Pensacola District

Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society

Mrs. Georgia Philpot, District President

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Co-Sponsored our department’s major fundraiser, The Six Point Tea; the elegance of the District

Officers as contestants and the great display of talent from our youth highlighted this very special event

Co-Sponsored a workshop with the department of YAMS

Conducted a Study Session at our first Mass Meeting using our 2015-2019 Study Guide

Conducted twelve district meetings and three mass meetings

Co-Chaired Missionary Program for our District Conference

YAMS - Rev. Monique Turner, Coordinator of YAMS

Sponsored the YAMS’ Annual Founder’s Day Program

Partnered with the Department of Evangelism and the Community in sponsoring the “National

HIV|AIDS Day”

Participated in a Street Crusade witnessing door to door

Made donations to tornado victims in Pensacola and offered spiritual counseling to the families

Youth - Mrs. Rosemary Clarke, Secretary of Youth

Co-Sponsored with the East District Victoria Richardson’s “Victory Day Celebration”

Worked jointly with the CED, promoting youth involvement in church, school and community activities

Hosted GNI (Girls Night In), an evening for personal self -development

The Youth attended “Juneteenth & Sumer Fest” where the youth enjoyed a fun outing, filled with

games, lots of food and getting to know fellow Zionites

Buds - Mrs. Rose Pettiway, Superintendent of Buds

Co-Sponsored “Marie Clinton Day,” highlighting the spiritual gifts of our Buds

Buds observed “Earth Day,” planting flower seeds in the community

Co-Sponsored a workshop with Youth Department during second Mass Meeting

Supply - Mrs. Barbara Knight, Secretary of Supply

In observance of World Hunger Day, sponsored Annual Food Drive, Manna for the Soul, a thirty

day meditation in conjunction with the food drive and a sacrificial offering

Chaired the Annual Spring into Health Walk with Community Partner, Escambia County Health

Department, which focused on movement, healthy lifestyle and childhood obesity

Co-Sponsored workshop at the third Mass Meeting

Life Members - Ms. Jennifer Green, Life Members Chairman

Observed Anna L. Anderson Day with a Devine Women in White Luncheon

Funded five memorial stoles which was sent to our missionary sisters overseas

Co-Sponsored workshop with Supply Department at third Mass Meeting

Great is their faithfulness! The West Pensacola District’s Local Presidents are:

Church Local President Talbot Chapel Rev. Monique Turner

Mt. Moriah Open

St. Mark Mrs. Barbara Knight

Escambia Chapel Mrs. Rosa Wiggins

Greater Little Zion Mrs. Rose Pettiway

A charge to keep I have, a God to glorify, a never dying soul to save and fit it for the sky.

My Stewardship:

Member and Secretary of the Deaconess’ Board at Talbot Chapel

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Hold membership in both the Escambia Retired Educators and Florida Retired Educators’ Associations

Hold membership in the NAACP

Attended Zion’s 50th

General Conference in Greensboro, NC

The Lord keeps on blessing me! He holds me in the palms of His mighty hands! I thank Him for His

unconditional love! He encircles me with the love and support of my husband, Reverend John L. Philpot, Sr.

and my family, Presiding Elder Emeritus, Reverend Dr. Clarence Little, Pastors, Ministers, Local Preachers,

WHOMS District Officers and the entire West District. To our newly appointed Episcopal Leaders, Bishop Seth

O. Lartey and Missionary Supervisor Mrs. Jacqueline I. Williams-Lartey, as we are guided by Almighty God, I

am looking forward to a glorious journey in the Florida Conference!

Thank God for all the things He has done

Humbly Submitted,

Mrs. Georgia M. Philpot Mrs. Georgia M. Philpot

West District President WH&OM Society

District Officers

Rev. Monique Turner, YAMS Coordinator

Mrs. Rosemary Clarke, Secretary of Youth

Mrs. Rose Pettiway, Superintendant of BUDS

Mrs. Barbara Knight, Secretary of Supply

Ms. Jennifer Green, Life Members Chairman

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To the Right Reverend Seth O. Lartey, Presiding Prelate of the Alabama Florida Episcopal District; Mrs. Jacqueline I.

Williams-Lartey, Missionary Supervisor; Mrs. Jacqueline Pinkard, General Treasurer, WH&OM Society; Reverend Dr.

Clarence H. Little, Presiding Elder Emeritus; Reverend John L. Philpot, Sr., Presiding Elder of the West Pensacola

District; Reverend Anthony R. Scott, Presiding Elder of the East Pensacola District; Rev. Donald Harris, Host Pastor;

Pastors, Ministers, Local Preachers, Conference and District Officers, Delegates, Members and Friends of the 147th

Session of the Florida Annual Conference.

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ!

“He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3

Reverend Monique Turner, Coordinator of YAMS: I serve as the Coordinator of YAMS for the West Pensacola

District. I am married to Reverend Jesse Turner. We have four children and five grandchildren. I am a member of Talbot

Chapel where I serve as a Deacon, Assistant Class Leader, President of the Women’s Ministry and the local WH&OMS

Parent Body. I am very active in my community. I was in the insurance field for over 20 years; however, you can now

say I am retired.

I am a graduate of Troy State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, a Master's Degree in Public

Administration and two years of study in Ministry of Divinity at Liberty University.

My favorite thing is spending time with my husband, grandchildren and my 93 year old mom, going places and making

memories. Although my favorite thing is spending time with my grandchildren, my all-time favorite thing is I get to send

them home to their parents.

As the Coordinator of the Young Adult Missionary Society, it is with great joy and a pleasure that I submit the following

report for the 2015-2016 Conference Year. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to serve.

District Projects

The following are the YAMS Coordinators for each church:

Church Pastor YAMS Coordinator

Talbot Chapel A.M.E. Zion Rev. John L. Philpot, Sr. Mrs. Ciara LaGroue

Mt.Moriah A.M.E. Zion Rev. Floyd Walker Mrs. Shirley Rich

St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Rev. Elisha Knight Mrs. Phyllis Lee

Escambia Chapel A.M.E. Zion Rev. D. Machelle Easley Ms. Nikita Bishop

Greater Little Zion A.M.E. Zion Rev. Winfred Pettiway Mrs. Rose Pettiway

The YAM Coordinators have lead by example this year. They have participated in several activities and programs. We

have attended monthly Local and District Officers’ meetings, training sessions and Mass Meetings. We also attended the

Ministers Laity & Youth Institute, Evangelism Convocation and Founders Day at Lomax-Hannon.

HIV/AIDS – Under the leadership of Reverend Jesse Turner, the West Pensacola District partnered with the community

and our local Evangelism Department in sponsoring National HIV/AIDS Day in December at Talbot Chapel, the World

Aids day in February at Macedonia Baptist Church and National HIV/AIDS Testing Day in June at Talbot Chapel. We

also attended a Town Hall Meeting for “High Impact Prevention” of HIV/AIDS in January 2016 led by Mara

Michniewicz, Prevention Program Manager for the State of Florida.

Call to Prayer-We sponsored Early Morning Prayer every other Saturday from 6:30 am to 7:30 am. We also had three

Early Morning Prayer conference calls.

West Pensacola District

Reverend Monique Turner

Young Adult Missionary Society

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Street Crusade-Performed witnessing and offered pray door to door throughout the community.

Community Outreach – Gave back to the community by donating much needed items and offered spiritual and family

counseling to tornado victims.

West and East District Projects

Founder’s Day-Observance on November 22, 2015 was a great “out of the box” experience with great success. Reverend

Rita D. Westmore spoke on HIV/AIDS, Minister Angelia Jackson spoke on Domestic Violence, Dr. Janesha Thomas gave

our Founder’s Day message and three youth Jayla Williams, Alana Longmire and Aria Patterson presented a skit on

Human Trafficking.

Kidney Walk – YAMS on the East & West District came together to collect funds and walked in Kidney Walk that was

held on Pensacola Beach, April 2, 2016 in honor of the Reverend and Mrs. Cynthia Evans daughter, the late Ca’Meshia

Lambert.

Book Club Ministry-A Conference Book Club Ministry was birthed by Mrs. Ciara LaGroue, Local YAMS Coordinator

of Talbot Chapel. There is much buzz and excitement for as we push this ministry forward.

Community and Service Projects

Local involvement in the community is a must. We must go outside of the four walls within our church spreading the

“Good News.” The YAMS participated in bringing our community together with the “Big Cookout” sponsored by

Pensacola Community Arts and Recreation Association. It was an opportunity to have fun, minister to souls and give

away food. We ministered at two different Nursing Homes. Also, we participated in the Breast Cancer Walk and the

Spring into Health Walk sponsored by the Department of Supply. Our YAMS continue to partner with “Save Our City

Pensacola.” We are also partnering with the community to save the historical Ella Jordan House. The community is

working hard on the renovation of the Pensacola Federation of Colored Women’s Club Home located at 423 N. “C”

Street, Pensacola, Florida which was founded by Mrs. Ella L. Jordan.

Personal Involvements and Development

Presently, I am in my third year of Course of Studies at Lomax-Hannon Junior College and serve as a Deacon in the life

of the AME Zion Church,. I serve as Assistant Class Leader, President of the Women Ministry and President of the local

WH&OM Society Parent Body. I am active in our Christian Education Department. I am a member of the Pensacola

Dream Achievers, Pensacola Community Arts and Recreation Association and I continue to be a part of local Gospel

Stage Plays. I have written skits for the WH&OM Society. God wants to take us to another level so we must be ready.

Through my sickness, trials and tribulations, I believe God is up to something and I will continue to press to the higher

calling. I will continue through the Holy Spirit to seek God’s face as I walk this Journey. Being ordained a Deacon was a

feeling I cannot described. I have not been the same since. I will continue to “Trust in the Lord with all my heart, lean

not unto my own understanding. In all of my ways acknowledge Him and He will direct my path.”

To Bishop Seth O. Lartey and our Missionary Supervisor, Mrs. Jacqueline I. Williams-Lartey, I am looking forward to

working with you both. We will continue to pray that the Lord will use you both as He directs your path. I would like to

say a special thanks to Mrs. Georgia Philpot, West District President, for her wonderful encouragement and support. I

also extend thanks to my Pastor, Reverend John L. Philpot, Sr. for his loving spirit and his great training. To my husband

Reverend Jesse Turner who has been by my side. To the East and West District Officers and Presiding Elder Scott thank

you. Lastly, I truly thank God for He is worthy to be PRAISED! To those that continue to show us the way we are

thankful. YAMS Motto: “With hearts and hands we reach up to God for strength and directions. We reach out to love

and touch others. We reach down to lift fallen humanity.”

Humbly submitted,

Reverend Monique Turner Reverend Monique Turner Coordinator of Young Adult Missionary Society (YAMS)

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To the Right Reverend Seth O. Lartey, Presiding Prelate of the Alabama Florida Episcopal District; Mrs. Jacqueline I.

Williams-Lartey, Missionary Supervisor; Mrs. Jacqueline Pinkard, General Treasurer, WH&OM Society; Reverend Dr.

Clarence H. Little, Presiding Elder Emeritus; Reverend John L. Philpot, Sr., Presiding Elder of the West Pensacola

District; Reverend Anthony R. Scott, Presiding Elder of the East Pensacola District; Rev. Donald Harris, Host Pastor;

Pastors, Ministers, Local Preachers, Conference and District Officers, Delegates, Members and Friends of the 147th

Session of the Florida Annual Conference.

I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

“O God, thou has taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.” Psalms 71:17

Mrs. Rosemary Clarke, Secretary of Youth: I am member of Escambia Chapel AME Zion Church, where

the Reverend D. Machelle Easley is the Pastor. I am married to Reverend Benjamin D. Clarke Jr. and we are the

parents of six children, 3 sons and 3 daughters. We are also the proud grandparents of 12, 5 girls, and 7 boys. I

have served as the Secretary of Youth for the past 15 years.

After 18 years in Food Service, I have officially retired from the Escambia County School District and looking

forward to family time and what God’s next assignment in service.

This is the report of the West Pensacola District Secretary of Youth. My endeavors for this conference year

include but were not limited to the following Activities:

Youth Secretaries

Talbot Chapel Ms. Tasha McGeachy

Mt. Moriah Ms. Mary Bloxson

St. Mark Ms. Danielle Lee

Escambia Chapel Ms. Adria Capers

Greater Little Zion Mrs. Rose Pettiway

Endeavors for 2015-2016

*Supported WH&OM Society Annual Day Observances.

*Participated in the Spring into Health Walk

*Worked closely with the Christian Education Department and Youth Programs

*Attended various Youth Workshop held at Lomax-Hannon Junior College

*Attended the “Renewing of the Mind, Body and Soul Retreat” for the West District Officers

* Celebrated the Annual “Victory Day”

*Transported youth to Annual Breast Cancer Walk

*Made monetary donation to the “Water.Org Project

*Attended Christian Education Department Mid-Winter Meeting as a Chaperone

*Participated in the District WH&OM Society Missionary Program

*Organized and facilitator for Girls Night In/Grits and Gossip Breakfast. This event was held to assist our

young ladies to elevate their minds, protect their bodies and embrace their spirits

West Pensacola District

Mrs. Rosemary Clarke

Secretary of Youth

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Conclusion

It is with sincere gratitude that I look back on this assignment with both joy and sadness. I entered this position

dedicated to serve and assist our youth in ways to help them achieve their potential on a God given level. The

journey has been one of discovery proving that “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Philippians 4:13

I urge our youth to always remember and to never forget that “God’s Gifts” are the gifts that look good on you –

so wear them well. I am soliciting your prayers as I enter into the next level of service.

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Rosemary Clarke Mrs. Rosemary Clarke

Secretary of Youth

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To the Right Reverend Seth O. Lartey, Presiding Prelate of the Alabama/Florida Episcopal District; Mrs.

Jacqueline I. Williams Lartey, Missionary Supervisor; Mrs. Jacqueline Pinkard, General Treasurer, WH&OM

Society; Reverend Clarence Little, Presiding Elder Emeritus; Reverend John L. Philpot, Sr., Presiding Elder of

the West Pensacola District; Reverend Anthony R. Scott, Presiding Elder of the East Pensacola District;

Reverend Donald Harris, Host Pastor; Pastors, Ministers, Local Preachers, Conference and District Officers,

Delegates, Members and Friends of the 147th

Annual Session of the Florida Conference.

“I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalms 34: 1

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ!

Mrs. Rose Pettiway, Superintendent of BUDS: I am married to Reverend Winfred C. Pettiway, Sr. We are

the parents of two daughters and one son, the late La’Winfred C. Pettiway and several grandchildren.

I am a member of Greater Little Zion where I serve in numerous capacities. I am employed by Home Instead

Senior Care where I care for Alzheimer’s patients. My favorite foods are fried chicken and peach cobbler, my

favorite color is green and my favorite flower is a “Rose” because a Rose is still a Rose and I am a “Rose”!

It is with much love and gratitude that I submit my final report as Superintendent of Buds. Words cannot

express the joy that I have experienced while serving in this capacity. The love of working with the Buds and

my Missionary Sisters, the support of the pastors and ministers, the giving spirit of the Florida Conference and

the love of God made achieving the impossible, possible. Thank You!

WE Go and Grow:

Episcopal Programs

As part of my desire to stay informed and give my best service to God and my church, I attended programs and

workshops at Lomax-Hannon Junior College in Greenville, Al., throughout the conference year.

Conference/ District Programs and Projects

I have regularly attended meetings on the Conference and District levels. I co-sponsored a workshop during our

second Mass Meeting. I have faithfully supported programs and projects on all departmental levels of the

WH&OM Society. On each Thursday of the week, I sponsor a Noon-Day Prayer Hour at Greater Little Zion.

Stewardship as Superintendent of Buds

I partnered with the East District Superintendent of Buds, Mrs. Constance Carter to celebrate Marie Clinton’s

Day. The program was uplifting using the theme of the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society, “The

Great Commission- A Global Outreach: Personal Calling.” In April, the Buds observed Earth Day. Flower

seeds were planted in and around our communities. In celebration of Juneteenth and Summer Fest, the Buds

enjoyed a fun day filled with games, food and fellowship on the grounds of Mrs. Marva Stanton’s property

better known as the “Ponderosa.” The Buds continue to do their Annual Drive of collecting and delivering

magazines to nursing homes in the community.

West Pensacola District

Mrs. Rose Pettiway

Superintendent of Buds

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Personal Stewardship

As a member of Greater Little Zion AME Zion Church, I serve on the Deaconess Board, Superintendent of

Church School and Church School Teacher, Church Clerk and President of the Ministers’ Spouses and Widows

(ers) Fellowship.

It is good to be in the service of the Lord!

This has been a wonderful year! It brings to an end twelve years of joy and pride while serving in the capacity

as Superintendent of Buds of the West Pensacola District. God is good and to Him I give all the praise! I give

special thanks to my husband, Reverend Winfred C. Pettiway, my grandson, Jalen, my Missionary Sisters,

Pastors, Ministers and friends who have made these past years most memorable for me. May God bless each of

you!

Respectfully Submitted,

Mrs. Rose Pettiway Mrs. Rose Pettiway

Superintendent of Buds

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To the Right Reverend Seth O. Lartey , Presiding Prelate; Mrs. Jacqueline I. Williams-Lartey, Missionary Supervisor;

Mrs. Jacqueline Pinkard, General Treasurer, WH&OM Society; Reverend Dr. Clarence Little, Presiding Elder Emeritus;

Reverend Anthony R. Scott, Presiding Elder of the East Pensacola District; Reverend John L. Philpot, Sr., Presiding

Elder, West Pensacola District; Reverend Donald R. Harris, Host Pastor; Pastors, Ministers, Local Preachers, Conference

and District Officers, Delegates, Members and Friends of the 147th Annual Session of the Florida Conference.

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians

2:10 NJV

I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

Mrs. Barbara Knight, Secretary of Supply: I am a member of St. Mark AME Zion Church and married to Reverend

Elisha R. Knight, Pastor of St. Mark. We have two daughters, one son and three grandchildren. As a member of St. Mark

I serve where ever the Lord wants to use me.

I attended Troy State University where I received a BS Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Criminal Justice. I am

employed by the Children’s Home Society of Florid as an Administrative Secretary where I serve as assistant to the

Program Director and over 12 Clinicians. I am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., an avid reader, loves

cooking, traveling and watching the number one SEC TEAM, Alabama Crimson Tide, Roll Tide Roll!

It is with joy and humility that I pen this report of my labors and stewardship as the Secretary of Supply for the West

Pensacola District of the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society. I am reminded of a quote by Booker T.

Washington . . . that tells us “success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the

obstacles which he has overcome.” I give God the Glory for the experience and thank Him for reminding me of who I am

and who He is in my life. “LORD, my God, You have done great things: marvelous works and your thoughts toward us. There is no one who

compares to you! I will try to recite your actions, even though there are too many to number”. Psalm 40:5

Works of the Supply Department

I remain committed to implementing programs and activities related to the purpose and mission of this department by

promoting spiritual growth and development, soliciting assistance for the physical needs of those less fortunate and

provide assistance that will encourage independence and self-sufficiency.

Local Societies and Willing Workers

Talbot Chapel AME Zion Church Mrs. Elouise Foster

Mt. Moriah AME Zion Church Reverend Bettye P. Little

St. Mark AME Zion Church Mrs. Gloria Riley

Escambia Chapel AME Zion Church Mrs. Fannie Taylor

Greater Little Zion AME Zion Church Mrs. Rose Pettiway

Supply Department Programs

World Hunger

Annual Food Drive (benefactor Manna Food Bank), inclusive . . .an “out of the box” team spirited food drive, 30

Day Meditation “Manna for the Soul’, 4-Week Sacrificial Offering from the Local Churches for additional

needed items. This project enabled us to provide over 2,000 pounds of food and $500 to our local Food Bank.

Spring Into Health Walk

Served as chair and collaborated with our Community Partner, Escambia County Health Department to raise

awareness of childhood obesity and promote a healthier lifestyle and provide support to EL Jones Christian

Academy, benefactor of the 2015-16 School Year Initiative.

Mass Meetings

Attended all Mass Meetings and collaborated with the Life Members Chair, Ms. Jennifer Green as facilitator for

the 3rd

Lesson and co-presented workshop “Eating Better, Feeling Better, Living Better” with Peer Health

Advocate of EFL, Inc., Mrs. Cynthia F. Brown which address a healthy lifestyle for families and children.

West Pensacola District

Mrs. Barbara A. Knight

Secretary of Supply

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Breast Cancer Walk Served as representative for Cancer Survivors of St. Mark and made contributions for the cure.

HIV/AIDS Attended HIV/AIDS Awareness Program and made contributions for testing equipment.

Kidney Walk Contributions made to support the YAMS Service Project

Connectional/Episcopal/Conference/District Support

I have supported our Episcopal District, Florida Conference and the West District spiritually, financially and attended

meetings and programs. This support is inclusive of traveling to Lomax-Hannon for the Convocations, Founder’s Day and

Institutes. This year I received the privilege of serving as a voting delegate to our Historic 50th Quadrennial General

Conference and appointed to the Episcopal Budget and Apportionment Committee.

Personal Stewardship

Local Church

Within my local church I serve in the following capacities:

Serve as Deaconess

Secretary of the Deaconess Board

WH&OM Society, Local President

Trustee Board

Budget/Apportionment and Finance Committee

Church Secretary

Church School Superintendent/Teacher

Personal

National Council of Negro Women/AME Zion Affiliate Chapter

World Aids Day Committee

Juvenile Justice Coalition

Service and Outreach

To my Missionary Sisters of the West Pensacola District, thank you for entrusting me to plan our first Retreat: “A

Renewal of the Mind, Body and Soul.” What better way to join together on one accord to collaborate like minds to do the

assigned work.

For the past seven years, I have served as the Secretary to the Florida Conference. With the confidence and blessings of

the late Bishop James E. McCoy, Mrs. Shirley M. McCoy and the Florida Conference, I was able to launch the Florida

Conference Website. Our site has been a communication tool most notably for our Conference, but also our Episcopal

Area and Community. A monthly leaflet that replicates our web is disseminated to our local churches to be shared with

individuals not technology savvy. On behalf of the West Pensacola WH&OM Society, I am the creator of “Mission

Matters,” our quarterly finger-tip newsletter developed to share our programs, events and information relating to the

WH&OM Society with our local church societies, families and friends.

I continue to support the cause of feeding the hungry, clothing the naked and assisting the homeless. I provide meals for

the sick and shut in members the first Sunday of each month. I visit the sick and send cards to those that may be sick,

bereaved or just need an encouraging word.

To our new Episcopal Leaders, Bishop Seth O. Lartey and Missionary Supervisor, Mrs. Jacqueline I. Williams-Lartey, I

am excited and look forward to working with both of you as agents of change in advancing the Kingdom, Zion our

Episcopal Area and Conference. It is my prayer that God will bless, strengthen and provide traveling grace as you go

about His work.

As I conclude this annual report, I would like to lift up my husband, Reverend Elisha R. Knight. He is a true testament

that “through Christ, all things are possible.” Thank you for all your love and support. I solicit your continued prayers

and support as I seek to go higher and take this department higher.

A servant, serving,

Mrs. Barbara A. Knight Mrs. Barbara A. Knight

Secretary of Supply

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To the Right Reverend Seth O. Lartey, Presiding Prelate of the Alabama/Florida Episcopal District; Mrs.

Jacqueline I. Williams Lartey, Missionary Supervisor; Mrs. Jacqueline Pinkard, General Treasurer, WH&OM

Society; Reverend Clarence Little, Presiding Elder Emeritus; Reverend John L. Philpot, Sr., Presiding Elder of

the West Pensacola District; Reverend Anthony R. Scott, Presiding Elder of the East Pensacola District;

Reverend Donald Harris, Host Pastor; Pastors, Ministers, Local Preachers, Conference and District Officers,

Delegates, Members and Friends of the 147th

Annual Session of the Florida Conference.

Greetings in the name of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

Ms. Jennifer Green, Chairman of the Life Member's Council: I am a member of Talbot Chapel AME Zion

Church; Reverend John L. Philpot, Sr. is my Pastor and Presiding Elder. I am an Academic Teacher employed

with the Florida Department of Corrections, Santa Rosa Correctional Institution. My favorite scripture is

Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the Plans I have for you, declares the Lord . . .” I want to be all that God will have

me to be. . . I know and believe that God is calling me to a higher place of praise.

I have two Bachelor’s Degrees (Social Work and Elementary Education) from the University of West Florida

and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Troy State University.

As District Chairman of Life Members of the West Pensacola District, I submit the following report:

Personal Involvement

I am involved in the life of my church. I am supportive of the various ministries within the church and I show

my support by attending Members Meetings, Quarterly Conference, Mass Meetings, WH&OMS Local and

District Meetings, and District Conference. Furthermore, I attended all annual programs, Pastor's Appreciations,

Church Anniversaries and Vacation Bible School. Through it all, I continue to learn and grow spiritually in the

Lord by attending our wonderful weekly Bible Study. I am on the battle field for my Lord . . . and working in

the building of His kingdom.

District Projects

On the fourth Saturday in October (2015), we, the Life Members, paid our annual dues of $5, and we had a

celebration luncheon "In Memory" of our Founder, Mrs. Anna L. Anderson. We continue to uplift our motto

"Each One, Make One" please read 2015 / 2016 stoling ceremony. April (2016) 3rd

Mass Meeting: Supply and

Life Members presented a workshop on "Wellness" by Minister Cynthia F. Brown, Founder and President of

"Eating Better, Feeling Better, Living Better, Inc.

Total Life Members Stoled during 2015 Annual Conference

7 Life Members; 4 Matrons, 1 Patron; 4 Memorial Stoles were donated to the Overseas Missionaries "In

Memory of" Ms. Elizabeth Baines and Mr. John Baines from Talbot Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church; 2 OLM stoles

were donated by Class # 1 of Talbot Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church.

Total Life Members to be Stoled during Annual Conference 2016

3 Life Members: Romie J. Richardson, Vivian T. Lark, Talbot Chapel; Adria Clarke-Capers, Escambia Chapel;

2 Matrons: Mary A. Gardner, Escambia Chapel; Cheryl E. Reeves, Greater Mt. Moriah; 2 Patrons: Uther L.

Gardner, Escambia Chapel; Dexter Longmire, Talbot Chapel;

West Pensacola District

Life Members Department

Jennifer Green, Chairman of Life Members

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4 Memorial Stoles will be donated to our Overseas Missionaries "In Memory of" Ms. Elizabeth Baines and Mr.

John Baines from Talbot Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church; 2 OLM - Greater Little Zion AME Zion and St. Mark

AME Zion have "A Heart for Overseas Missions," both Churches purchased and donated 1 Overseas Life

Member Stole, a special project of the Life Members Department.

Names of the Churches Local Life Members Chairman and Dues Collected

Talbot Chapel $100.00 Ms. Jennifer Green

Escambia Chapel $ 60.00

Mt. Moriah $ 40.00 Mrs. Margie McCorvey

St. Mark $ 25.00 Mrs. Gloria Riley

Greater Little Zion $10.00 Mrs. Rose Pettiway

Total Monies Collected for Life Members Annual Dues

$280 was sent to the Executive Secretary.

Precious Memories

All the way from heaven down, I know God's Angels are watching over this Life Members Department. My

Beloved Mother, Mrs. Alyne Baines Green and her sister, Ms. Elizabeth Baines (My Beloved Aunt) and Mrs.

Juletha N. French, General Chairman of Life Members (1999 - 2007).

Humbly Submitted

Ms. Jennifer Green Ms. Jennifer Green

District Chairman Life Members