The Truth Staff
The members of the Warren African Methodist Episcopal Church held their annual Missionary Day Celebration on Sunday, May 17, in order the celebrate the accomplishments of the church’s Lillian E. Mitchell Women’s Missionary Society.
Guest speaker LaDonna Moore-Liggins, 3rd District WMS Society president, brought the word for the day’s celebration.
The purpose of the Warren AME Women’s Missionary Society is the strengthen faith and continue the ministry of Jesus Christ by serving locally, connectional, district and global community, also empowering women to grow and glow spiritually, said Debra Jelks, WMS president. “We support health and wellness initiative, disaster relief, the elderly and children. I like to think of us as being the hands and feet of God, women winning souls for Christ.”
During Sunday’s celebration, WMS presented a certificate of achievement to Toledo’s Kid Mayor, Jamie Howard. Jamie is a student at Ellea P. Stewart Academy for Girls. That school is one of the WMS community projects that the group has supported for years. Jamie and her family and teacher were invited to attend worship service so the group could express their pride in her achievements.
Moore-Liggins delivered a powerful inspiring message around the theme of “Bloom where you are planted,” leaving the congregation filled with hope, patience, kindness and faith.
Presiding Elder Timmothy Liggins also participated in the service with the WMS.
Pastor Clifton Kilpatrick is the spiritual leader of Warren AME Church. The members of the WMS thanked Pastor Kilpatrick for his support, compassion, kindness but above all his spiritual leadership and guidance.