SOS/DOD Global Leadership Institute

The 1st Sons of Success (S.O.S) and Daughters of Destiny (D.O.D.) Global Leadership Institute for the Bryant Team will take place April 16th-19th, 2009, at Camp Baber. The core purpose of S.O.S. and D.O.D. is to build and maintain self-esteem within our young people, promote healthy relationships, enrich the lives of African-American youth and empower them to develop their God-given potential, and speak purpose into the lives. The ages of participants of S.O.S. and D.O.D. are 11-17.

We need the following commitment from each conference:

Canada

5 males 5 females

Chicago

30 males 30 females

Illinois

15 males 15 females

Indiana

20 males 20 females

Michigan

35 males 35 females

The Bryants have selected a very powerful and anointed staff, so this experience will be successful. The Rites of Passage will culminate at our Christian Education Congress in July 2009. It is mandatory that individuals are present at the Global Leadership Institute to participate in the culmination activities at the Christian Education Congress.

TheRegistration is $125.00 per candidate and will cover all meals, lodging, and workshop materials. Please send completed registration forms to Fourth District YPD, 101 Pine Dale Drive, Swansea, IL 62226. If you have any questions please call (618) 355-0906 or e-mail fourthdistrictypd@live.com.

We seek the endorsement of Presiding Elders, Pastoral leaders, Lay leaders, and YPD Directors. It is important that each Conference complete the registration at their respective Founder’s Day.

Serving Until He Comes,

Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant, Episcopal Supervisor
Mrs. Myesha Melvin-Gholston, District YPD Director
Mr. Michael Cousin, Jr., District YPD President

4th Episcopal District
Michigan Conference Branch Women's Missionary Society
Sister Jacqueline Mitchell Robinson, President

He who loves God must love his brother also. 1 John 4:21
"May all I am and do and say - Give Glory to my Lord always, Nor bring reproach upon His name."


The Michigan Conference Branch WMS extends sincere condolences to the family of Sis. Jeanette Caldwell, who made her transition to glory Tuesday evening. She was a Torchlighter at St. Stephen AME Church, where Rev. Michael Cousin is the Pastor.
You can send condolence cards and expressions of love to her daughter, Rosita Brockington, Mich Conf YPD Director, at 18236 Greenlawn, Detroit, MI, 48221

Funeral arrangements are Pending.

100 Daughters of the Nile

100 Daughters of the Nile
A Celebration

Purpose: to prepare girls 6 to 10 years old, to honor our African Heritage.

Proceeds: a portion to the Mother Beverly Thomas Fine Arts Institute (2010)

Each Candidate:
Select a country – know the President, the flag and the Independence date
Learn hymn God Bless African
Learn Apostles Creed
Eco Project, set a table
50 endorsements at $15 each

Journal –
Candidates picture, church, parents, eco project
Program: flag and national attire
Grand processional (alpha by country)

Awards –
Each Candidate, a globe, a savings bond, a certificate

Each Area to sell 300 tickets @ Ten Dollars
Site: St. Paul A.M.E. Church
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2009 @ 2pm

Michigan Conference Executive Board Meeting

Save The Date

Michigan Conference Executive Board Meeting
Feb. 27 and 28
Trinity AME Church in Lansing
Registration is $15 per person
Includes Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Informational CD.
PME Books will be available for pickup that day.
Hotel TBD
Registration information will be available this week. Registrar: Barbara Chester

Kemet Higginbothan, 3rd Vice President
Joyce Johnson, 2nd Vice President
Ruby Frazier, 1st Vice President
Jacqueline Mitchell Robinson, President