Officers Former Presidents

OFFICERS Former Presidents

President - Sister Bernice McCain Rev. Dr. Antrynette Hall

1st Vice President - Sister Linda Goode Dr. Rebecca Shackleford

2nd Vice President - Sister Yvette Robinson Dr. Grace Livingston

3rd Vice President - Sister Rosalind Fitz Sister Cilla Brown

Recording Secretary - Rev. Dr. Addie Douglas Dr. Mabel Calloway

Assist Recording - Sister Lottie Hayes

Corresponding Secretary - Sister Shirlyne Heard

Treasurer - Deacon Edna Goodman

Assistant Treasurer - Rev. Marcia Murphy (Deceased Former Presidents)

Financial Secretary - Sister Marilyn Hill Dr. Ruth Boone

Statistician - Sister Mattie Faulk Dr. Georgia Meadows

Historian - Sister Annie Trent Dr. Madeline Phelps

Parliamentarian - Sister Quineake Goodman Sister Pauline Brower

Music Director - Minister Jessica Freeman (Appointed) Dr. Mary Giles

Board Chairman - Dr. Mabel Calloway Dr. Carrie Reynolds

Sister Eliza J. Hairston

Sister Alice Walton

Deaconess Sylvia Coleman

Association Presidents Berean - Sister Montrosue Grandberry Piedmont - Sister Carolyn Churchman

Bethany - Sister Elizabeth Adams Pigg River - Clara Taylor

Clinch River - Dr. Grace Livington Rockfish - Sister Emily Hawkins

Cornerstone - Sister Dora Cunningham Sharon - Sister Mattie Faulk

Ebenezer - Rev. Dr. Anna B. Wilson Smith River - Sister Lottie Hayes

Hasadiah - Rev. Millicent M. Nash Staunton River - Sister Virginia Hunt Cook

Otter River - Dr. Mamie Lee Tidewater-Peninsula - Cicely Garner

Peaks of Otter - Sister Brenda Spinner Unified Shiloh - Rev. Regina B. Williams

Valley Baptist - Sister Vernice Brown

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The Women’s Herald Newsletter February 2018

Women’s Missionary and Educational Auxiliary of

The Virginia Baptist State Convention, Inc. Parent Body President – Pastor Charles Whitfield

From The President’s Desk

The Year at a Glance

Annual Mission Emphasis Day, March 24th, 2018 at 10 a.m.

VBSC 151h Session, May 14-18, 2018

VBSC Women’s Prayer Breakfast Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 6:30am.

VBSC WMEA OFFICERS

Things Happening At The Sharon Missionary Baptist Association and

Allied Bodies

The Women’s Missionary and Educational Auxiliary of the Sharon Missionary Baptist Association greet you

with Jesus Joy and Season Greetings! The last quarter of 2017 has been busy and eventful.

On September 30th, one of our Past Presidents Sister Ernestine Langston was recognized for her

Field Worker service and dedication to the Nansemond and Isle of Wight Baptist Sunday School Union. Mrs.

Langston also continues to actively serve on our WMEA Board and Chair of the Scholarship Committee for the

Executive Board of the Sharon Association. Congratulations Mrs. Langston!!!

In October we held our annual “Be Aware Take Care” Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Health Fair Event at Canaan Baptist Church, Suffolk

Pastor Vernon Hairston and his congregation was the epitome of hospitality. We started the day with the Word from Minister Angela Copeland, Associate Minister of Canaan Baptist Church. We were also blessed by presentations from Kimberly Robinson of the American Cancer Society, Amy Peterson of Sentara Obici Hospital Community Education Department and Amy D’Angelo from the Virginia Oncology Associates.

The day also included lunch, a “Show Your Support” a decorated bra display, and A “Hidden Figures” fashion show.

The day ended on a high note provided by “I AM A SURVIVOR” testimonials from Breast Cancer Survivors.

Over five years ago we adopted the local shelter for battered individuals. Each year we

collected items to assist in supporting their clients. This year in November we collected non-perishable food

items. Our Moderator, Pastor Robert Hobbs and Metropolitan Baptist Church Suffolk, provided us with our

drop-off location. We also had a little Holiday Fellowship during the event. Thanks to our member churches

who made it possible for us to deliver a truck load of food to the shelter.

As we embark on the New Year of 2018 we plan to continue to support the missions of The Virginia Baptist

State Convention, Inc. and Sharon Missionary Baptist Association. As a part of the WMEA of the VBSC, we look

forward to serving and supporting Deaconess Bernice McCain and the Board in its efforts to spread the gospel

of Jesus Christ and thereby fulfilling the “The Great Commission.”

Submitted on behalf of the WMEA of the Sharon Missionary Baptist Association and Allied Bodies,

Be Blessed

Mattie Faulk, President

Things Happening At Smith River Missionary Baptist Association

Women’s Missionary and Education Auxiliary Sister Lottie A. Hayes, President

News from Our WMEA

As 2017 quickly makes her exit we thank God for blessing the Women’s Missionary and Educational

Auxiliary. We pause to thank God for the many successes that God has granted our auxiliary this year. From

the beginning to the end, we thank God.

We closed out this year with our annual Women’s Conference on Saturday December 2, 2017 at the

Quality Inn Dutch Inn, Martinsville. Our theme for this year was “I’m a Midnight Survivor”; scripture

reference Acts 16:25. More than fifty were in attendance. God blessed us with a dynamic conference

preacher. Pastor Lashaunda Reynolds, Pastor of Christian Life Baptist Church/Danville, VA and Guest Psalmist,

Minster Tamika Hairston, First Baptist Church, East Martinsville. Special salutes and gifts were given to the

Officers of the WMEA. President Hayes honored our Devotional Leader, Sister Shirley Harrell and Sister Fitz

for coordinating the Women’s Conference for many years. The spirit was high, the food was delicious and the

fellowship beyond words. The testimonies of the “SURVIVORS” blessed each of us. Pastor Reynolds blessed

us with a mighty word.

Some Pictures from the Women’s Conference

On behalf of the WMEA we thank God for the VBSC WM&EA for allowing us to be a part of your

mission agenda. We thank God for President McCain and the wonderful leadership she has given this year.

May God continue to bless you all.

As we look forward the 2018 we know that God has a mighty hand in our plans and we are looking

forward to what HE is going to do.

May God continue to bless you in 2018 as we continue to work together.

Submitted by Rosylind Fitz, Corresponding Secretary

Sister Lottie A Hayes, President

Rev. Dr. Eric F. Hairston, Sr., Moderator

Things Happening At Tidewater Peninsula Baptist Association

TIDEWATER-PENINSULA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Greetings and Happy New Year 2018! From the Servant Team

~ TPBA Women Executive Officers~

Sis. Cicely J. Garner, President, Deaconess Roceda Dawson, First Vice President

Sis. Betty Davis, Second Vice President, Sis. Erma Brown, Recording Secretary

Sis. Francine Conyers, Corresponding Secretary, Sis. Rhonda Payton, Treasurer

Rev. Hazel Harrod, Financial Secretary, Deaconess Nina Chandler, Immediate Past Treasurer

Rev. Marcia J. Murphy, Immediate Past President

We give honor for the dedication and committed service to All the Godly Women that

have paved the way before us through the Love of Jesus Christ. Mother Irene Lee, 104 years young,

Mother Florence H. Cohen, 90 years young and In Loving Memory of Mother Estella B. Worrell,

Little Zion Baptist Church Hampton, VA. We also Congratulate Dr. Geraldine Hopson, the First

Women Moderator. To God Be the Glory!

The TPBA Women’s Ministry is committed to encouraging, equipping, and nurturing men, women

and youth ambassadors of Christ as they do their part in carrying the Gospel message to the world.

We strive to develop a cohesive fellowship among the women of the Tidewater. We whole heartedly

support the Objectives of the Association in that we support the Children’s Home of the VA Baptist

Inc., Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention, Virginia University of Lynchburg, and Home and

Foreign Missions.

King and Queen Celebration April 29, 2017 Host: District II Area Council and New Rising

Sun Baptist Church, 201 Patrick Street Norfolk, VA. Rev. Edward Barringer, Pastor.

Congratulations TPBA Queen Winner Missionary Varnestine LeFevre, Second Calvary Baptist

Church, District II. We also thank District III King Deacon Andre Harmon, Colossian Baptist

Church for his participation. We are Grateful for the support of our Area Council Presidents, and

Member Churches.

118th Annual Session of the Tidewater-Peninsula Baptist Association (TPBA)

Sunday, July 9th, 2017 - Thursday, July 13th, 2017 HOST CHURCH: Sixth Mount Zion Baptist

Temple 3100 Butternut Drive Hampton, VA. Rev. Dr. Jerome Barber, Pastor

Rev. Dr. Reginald Woodhouse, Immediate Past Moderator We Enjoyed our Youth Explosion, Comedy, Preaching, Singing, Praise & Worship and Fellowship!

“TPBA Women’s Ministry” Annual Fellowship Initiatives:

~Women's Ministry Night - Tuesday, July 11th Messenger: Rev. Marcia Murphy, Immediate

Past President and ~Prayer Breakfast - Wednesday, July 12th Messenger: Rev. Mary Brown Drake

New Beech Grove Baptist Church, Newport News VA

~SAVE THE DATE: 119TH ANNUAL SESSION FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

LAMBERTS POINT NORFOLK, VA JULY 9TH – 12TH, 2018~

Women Empowerment Meeting ~ Topic: “Unity” Psalm 133 Messenger: Min. Mildred Grant,

Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Norfolk VA Saturday, September 30, 2017 Second Calvary

Baptist Church 2940 Corprew Ave, Norfolk, VA Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Guns, Pastor.

Supported the TPBA Foreign Missions Board 11th Annual Prayer Breakfast

Dr. Howard E. Heard, Director September 9, 2017 Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Temple 3100 Butternut

Drive, Hampton, VA Rev. Dr. Jerome Barber, Senior Pastor.

Recognition Celebration “If you love me, you will keep my

Commandments” John 14:15 Honoring men and women and those who have contributed so

much to the Kingdom of God. Congratulations to our 20 Honorees for your Service in helping

others. Sermon Title: “You Must Be A Servant” Mark 10:43-45. Messenger: Rev. Belinda Riddick,

Associate Minister Rising Sun Baptist Church Yorktown, VA Saturday, October 28, 2017 Host:

Colossian Baptist Church Moderator Rev Dr. Peter A. Evans, Pastor.

Supported the TPBA Moderator’s Gala “A Golden Affair...” Honoring Moderators from 1899 to

Present. We Enjoyed a Delicious Meal, Worship, and Singing by our Moderator Rev. Dr. Peter A. Evans and

other Association Pastors. November 10, 2017 Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church Norfolk, VA Rev. Dr.

Shelton Murphy, Pastor.

Women Empowerment Meeting ~ Saturday, January 20, 2018 11:00am to 1:00pm Host Church:

Queen Street Baptist Church M.T. Hopson Fellowship Hall, 190 West Queens Way, Hampton, VA 23669.

Please Bring Can Goods and Non-Perishable Food Items to support those in need. Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Gholson,

Interim Pastor.

Sis. Cicely J. Garner, TPBA WM President

Rev. Dr. Peter A. Evans, Moderator

TIDEWATER-PENINSULA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Reminders

• Representation fees are due:

-Associations-$100 -Church Missionary Ministry-$50 -Individual (Board members & Other’s)-$25 -Life Membership Individual-$50; -Life Membership Assoc. or Missionary Ministry-$100

• Your church must be registered with the Parent Body in order for delegates to vote.

• Please send association information for the newsletter to the Corresponding Secretary, Shirlyne Heard at shirlyneheard@gmail.com or mail to 303 Hope Court, Newport News, VA 23602.

We recognize and give thanks to God and all committee chairs and committee members for

your diligence and hard work throughout the year.

May God Bless You All!