CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CALENDAR
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(Submitted by East MS Department of Christian Education)
JANUARY
Bible Verse of the Month: “I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me.” Philippians 4:13
Observe Dr. Martin L. King, Jr., Birthday
FEBRUARY
Bible Verse of the Month: “The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to say to you: Let my people go, so that they may worship me in the desert.” Exodus 7:16
Teach and celebrate Founder’s Day
Celebrate Black History Month: Movies, Quizzes, Programs
Teach about Lent
MARCH
Bible Verse of the Month: “... The Son of man must be delivered, into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.” Luke 23: 7
Teach About Easter
APRIL
Bible Verse of the Month: “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” Mark 16:16
Church School Outing
MAY
Bible Verse of the Month: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.” Ephesians 6:1
Celebrate the Black Family
Teach about Worship
JUNE
Bible Verse of the Month: “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15
Recognition of Graduates
Church School Promotion
Vacation Bible School
Church School Convention
JULY
Bible Verse of the Month: “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Romans 12:1
Attend the Educational Congress
AUGUST
Bible Verse of the Month: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1
Church School Teachers’ Appreciation Teach about Baptism and Communion
SEPTEMBER
Bible Verse of the Month: “O taste and see that the Lord is good, blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord.” Psalm 34:8
Observe/Celebrate Christian Education Week
OCTOBER
Bible Verse of the Month: “O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.” Psalm 34:3
Plan Advent
NOVEMBER
Bible Verse of the Month: “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good and his mercy endureth forever.” Psalm 109:1
Celebrate Thanksgiving
DECEMBER
Bible Verse of the Month: “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7
Teach and Celebrate Advent/Christmas
Celebrate Kwanza
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SONS OF ALLEN- These dedicated Christian men are providing programs that enhance men in their abilities to serve God and God's people through social outreach, Godly civic leadership, and vital Christian testimony. Men will be developed as leaders and role models for youth. Men are encouraged to participate in local and connectional church activities. Men will know and appreciate the enormous contribution of the African Methodist Episcopal Church through its history, aims, beliefs, and programs.
Churches are asked to set aside one (1) Sunday per month as "Sons of Allen" Sunday.
The Sons of Allen will sponsor their Annual Retreat on June 14, 2008 at Bonner- Campbell Multipurpose Building in Edwards, Mississippi.
The Connectional Christian Education Department (CED) is held its Annual Ministries Meeting in Columbus, Ohio on april 24-26, 2008. All organizations falling under the Christian Education Department, such as Church School, Sons of Allen, Debutante-Masters Commision, Richard Allen Youth Council and the Department of Music and Arts were invited to attend.
The Richard Allen Young Adult Council (RAYAC) held a Retreat at Nelson Chapel AME Church in Napoleonville, Louisiana. Several persons from the Central Louisiana Conference were in attendance at this insightful, stimulating and thought- provoking Seminar. The conductors of this retreat were Bros. Allen Williams and Benjamin Brown. Bro. Brown also rendered an inspirational sermon. Rev. Richard Starks is the pastor. Rev. Otis Lewis is the Presiding Elder of the Conference.
RAYAC is an organization that promotes young adult growth, involvement, and leadership in the A.M.E. Church. Anyone from the ages of 18 to 40 is eligible to join. The Eighth Episcopal District is concerned about the involvement of young adults in our church. So, we need representatives from each church and Conference Chairpersons. Future goals of the Eighth District RAYAC include our own website where we can share pictures, chat, participate in online bible studies and plan future events. We will be in contact with each church through your Conference Chairperson.
Website: (http://groups.msn.com/the8thrayac) You will need a MSN Passport to join. Feel free to leave messages or chat with your fellow future RAYAC members. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Episcopal District RAYAC Director, Mr. Allen Williams Jr.
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CHURCH SCHOOL- The Church School’s mission is to teach, train, nurture, prepare and recruit adults and children in God’s word for Christian service. The Church School emphasizes Christian principles which are essential for effective Christian Growth and participation. This year's Retreat will be held on April 19, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 pm. We are encouraging all Sunday School superintendents, teachers, officers and students to attend. Certification classes will be held. Special classes will be held for our young people.
MUSIC AND CREATIVE ARTS- The purpose of the Music and Creative Arts Department is to promote music in the AME Church, educate the leadership, and preserve the musical heritage and tradition of the AME Church.
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Gospel Artist Norman Hutchins is coming to Jackson. Dr. Hutchins will be joined by Evangelist Myrna Summers and conductor/author James Abbington as featured consultants for the 32nd Annual Church Music Workshop of America at Jackson State University June 16-19 with a concert on Thursday, June 19th at 7pm in the Rose McCoy Auditorium featuring these artists and the workshop choir. The workshop is co-sponsored by the Eighth Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Church. Well-known musicians Roland Carter and Don Lee White will serve as special consultants. There will be sessions for ministers, musicians, adult choir members, youth choir members and children. Dr. Hutchins’ latest release is God Is Up To Something and Evangelist Summers, the Minister of Music at Reid Temple A.M.E. Church in Glendale, Maryland, is known for her original compositions God Gave Me A Song and Mountain Get Out Of My Way, her latest CD with the Reid Temple A.M.E. Mass Choir. Dr. Abbington will conduct a GIA reading session. The early registration fee is $100 which includes all music and materials. After June 1, the fee is $125. The beautiful Marriott Jackson is the official hotel with a workshop rate of $99 plus taxes, single or double. Please call 1-800-256-9194 or 601-969-5100 to reserve a room. For workshop information, call Dr. Jimmie James, Jr., at 601/979-2141, e-mail him at jimmie.james@jsums.edu /www.jsums.edu/cmw.
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The First Relay for Health (Life)
As Afro-Americans we live each day fighting off Cancer, Diabetes and Heart Disease. In the effort to better our health the DMC is putting together a Relay for Health, but in order to do so the DMC is asking for you and your church for assistance in obtaining at least a $50.00 donation in support of the development of hosting our first Relay for Health (Life).
We are depending on this donation to assist us to be able to host this event in March of this year. We realize that that is not much time, but we just want to spread the news of our concerns for our health as young adults and want not only the Jackson-Meridian District to be a put of this event, but we want to include a wide variety of individuals, churches, and denominations.
We are asking that all donations be mailed in by February 9, 2007 so that we will know how much more we need to work toward achieving our goal. We are asking if your church would like to set up a booth to feel free to do so. More information will be mailed out later with updates on this event.
Please make all checks Payable to: CDMC, and mail to
Tina Evans at 307 CR 333, Heidelberg, MS 39439
Christian Debutante Master Commission (DMC) of the Jackson-Meridian District/East MS Conference
Thank you for your time and cooperation, and if you have any questions please feel free to call with any concerns at (601) 498-2789 or (601) 518-4615 or email me at tina26730@earthlink.net or tinaevans@wdam.com .
May God Bless,Tina M. Evans, Commissioner
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Christian Debutante-Master Dedication Commission (DMC) introduces young people to Christian society and celebrates their transition to adulthood. Through its adult advisors, the DMC reinforces the work of Christian education by providing guidance and information for relevant study and fieldwork activities. Young people participating in the DMC have an opportunity to receive regular and special study programs for personal Christian development and creative leadership in the A.M.E. Church.
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