Parent Body: Ms. Eva G. Byrd
Local President
Parent Body Society (Age 41 & Up)
Motto: “The World for Christ”
Colors: Purple (sorrow, suffering), Gold (honor)
Theme Hymn: “Lift Him Up”
Mission: The Local President shall preside at all meetings of the Society, call extra meetings when necessary, sign all drafts on the treasury when ordered by the Society, and perform all other duties of a president. She shall be amenable to the Quarterly Conference. She or her designee shall make reports as to the progress of the department in the local church at the Mass Meeting. She shall see to it that the program planned by the General Society, and given her through the District President, is implemented in the local church
YAMS Young Adult Missionary Society: Mrs. Yolanda Long
Coordinator Of Yams
Young Adult Missionary Society (Ages 22-40)
Motto: “With hearts and hands: We reach up to God for strength and direction,
We reach out to love and touch others, We reach down to lift fallen humanity.”
Colors: Peach (loyalty, blood, charity) and Taupe (sorrow, joy and glory)
Theme Hymn: “Our Promise, Praise, And Petition”
Mission: The purpose of this department is to (1) unite women, age 22–40, of The AME Zion Church for mission service in the church and community. The prime objectives will include social concerns such as child abuse, teenage pregnancies, drug dependency, world hunger, etc.; (2) provide an opportunity for the personal and individual Christian growth of members; (3) provide an opportunity for Christian witness through the use of their time, talent, and treasure to support the mission; (4) provide experiences that will enable Young Adult Missionaries to perpetuate the existence and continued growth of the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society, The AME Zion Church, and the kingdom of God.
Youth Missionary Society : Ms. Fonda Good
Youth Missionary Society (Age 13 – 21)
Motto: “Ambassadors for Christ”
Colors: Navy Blue (truth, loyalty) and Gold (heaven and honor)
Watchword: “Christ for Every Youth, Every Youth for Christ”
Theme Song: “Give of Your Best to the Master”
Theme Hymn: “Take My Life and Let It Be”
Mission: The purpose of the Youth Missionary Society shall be to: enlist the young people of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and community in active missionary service; provide the young people opportunities to accept Christ Jesus as Lord of their lives and continue to grow into mature Christians; encourage the study of the missionary message of the Bible and world missions; raise funds for evangelism in the mission fields at home and abroad; and take an interest in the betterment of civic and social conditions in the community. Young men are now allowed to become honorary members; however, they have no voting privileges and may not hold an office position.
Mission: The Buds of Promise are the Juvenile Society of the WHOM Society. The purpose of the Buds of Promise shall be to: create and develop in the children of the church an interest in missions through juvenile Christian culture; stimulate the spirit of giving of themselves and their possessions for the good of others, and raise money for missions.
Bureau of Supply: Ms. Janice R. Gwinn
Secretary of the Bureau of Supply
Bureau of Supply (All Ages)
Motto:Faith and Service
Colors: Pink (excellence, perfection) and White (purity, joy)
Theme Song: “O Master Let Me Walk with Thee”
Mission: The purpose of the department is to solicit funds and supplies for home and overseas work. Donations, including clothing, medicine, literature, finances, etc., are collected through this department for those in need throughout the areas served by The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The articles should be packed securely, express prepaid, with a letter listing all articles sent; and the packed articles should be bought to the Mass Meeting for shipping as indicated by the General supply Secretary. All monies collected should be sent to the Executive Director through the District Mass Meeting. Each Local secretary is requested to send at least $1.00 for the support of the Mass Meeting aside from money from supplies.
Life Members: Mrs. Thelma Sanders
Connectional General Chairman, Life Members Council
Life Members Council (All Ages)
The Life Members Council includes all Life Members,
Honorary Life Members, Matrons, and Patrons whose
donations provide support for education, training, field
missions, and other work of the WHOM Society.
Motto: “Each One, Make One”
Colors: White (purity, joy) and Red (fire, blood, charity)
Theme Song: “Throw Out the Life Line”
Mission: The Life Members Council is the most exciting department in the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society! This department captures the hearts and interests of men, women, boys, and girls from across the width and breath of Zion. The purpose of the department is to organize all Life Members, Matrons, Patrons, and Honorary Life members into a local council. An investment in this department is an investment in the lives of Zion’s greatest resource: Her People!