LAY PERSON OF THE YEAR
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H. Lee Jarmon named 10th District Lay Person of the Year
We are proud to announce that Mr. H. Lee Jarmon was named Lay Person of the Year for 2021 at the Tenth Episcopal District State Lay Convention on August 21, 2021.  Mr. Jarmon indicated that he was honored and humbled by the nomination.  In the application process, he provided the following statement: “As human beings, we strive on positive relationships.  Those of us who are so blessed and honored to serve in leadership positions have immeasurable responsibilities as we attempt to lead and guide others with integrity as we conduct the business of the church. It is my sincere prayer that I have positively impacted the lives of others by being a good listener with a genuine interest in their thoughts and what they had to say.  Truthfulness and transparency are key components even though sometimes the response is not the desired one.  Attitudes and behaviors do affect others in various ways.  A compassionate smile can be a huge variable in someone’s day.”

​EPISCOPAL  APPOINTMENT

​The 115th elected and consecrated Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop Adam Jefferson Richardson was recently assigned to the Tenth Episcopal District.   He and Supervisor Connie Speights Richardson were welcomed by all component heads of the district via Zoom during the recent Super Convocation.

NEW CONNECTIONAL LAY PRESIDENT

Matikane Abednego Makiti was elected President of the Connectional Lay Organization at the 37th Session of the Lay Biennial in Orlando, FL.  Mr. Makiti is from the 19th Episcopal District which encompasses six provinces of South Africa, namely Limpopo, Gauteng, North-West, Mpumalanga, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal. He is the first president of the Connectional Lay Organization elected from the continent of Africa.  Congratulations and best wishes are extended to him.

DR. STAN MCKENZIE

Dr. Stan McKenzie, husband of retired Bishop Vashti McKenzie transitioned and was funeralized Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie Sanctuary of the Richard Allen Chapel at Paul Quinn College.  Our deepest sympathy and condolences are extended to Bishop McKenzie and the entire family.