The Joseph Columbus Mckinney Office Building of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Cooperate Headquarters has held a Noonday Refreshing Service each month since the building was purchased in 1988. Workers and visitors take a moment to worship God and fellowship together in the midst of a busy work schedule. In the words of a true visionary, Dr. McKinney, "We seek ways to find a more economically sound and brighter tomorrow. In the 200th Anniversary of our church, we do not wish to become so self-enamored with our history and traditions that we fail to have an economic as well as spiritual vision for our church. The central room in the new AME Church Building will be a private and public chapel where each can communicate with God in their own way. These worthy and noble goals deserve all our commitment and support."
On Wednesday, October 17, 2012 for the first time in the history of this service an Episcopal Supervisor brought forth the word of God. To a packed house, Dr. Pam DeVeaux shared from Ecclesiastes 3:1, Matthew 4:23-24, and John 10:10 with a message entitled, "It's Your Time to Be Blessed." Dr. Pam challenged us to (1) Put yourself before Him; (2) Put your past behind you; and (3) Put your Praise on! Bishop William Phillips DeVeaux, Sr., Presiding Prelate of the 2nd Episcopal District, was also in attendance with prayerful support. Employees of the Bishop's office, Finance Department, WMS office, SADA and Department of the Attorney General joined by Reverend Harry L. Seawright (who preached September's Noonday Refreshing) and members of Ward Memorial AMEC shared in this historic event.
After souls were fed with spiritual food, our bodies were fed with natural food. With a feast, we fellowshipped and listened to recordings of the 1964 General Conference where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was the keynote speaker.
With spirits revived, souls refreshed, and hearts lightened we are the Seeking, Serving, Spirit-filled Second Episcopal District; Striving to be more like Jesus!
Submitted by:
Monique Washington
SED Historiographer/Statistician
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