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Thanksgiving LOVE

 

Dear Missionary Sisters:

We thank God for the opportunity to share in a celebration of Thanksgiving 2014.  While the designated holiday itself originated as a secular decree from legislation enacted by government officials, we nevertheless consider the day as one to give thanks for the many blessings The Lord has showered upon his children.

We recognize that on this Thanksgiving there are those among us who are saddened by the fact that a loved one that was present last year is no longer among the living however we thank God for the wonderful memories of lost loved ones and the joy we take from their having been a presence in our lives.

On this day we give praise, honor and glory to our sovereign God.  Our first thanks is for the gift of His son Jesus in our lives.  We thank the Lord for family, friends and our churches. As we sit down to tables overflowing with delicious turkey, dressing, ham, ribs, collards, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, homemade breads, pound cake, sweet potato pie and so much more let us not only pray for but reach out to the needy.

If you are traveling to distant places to connect with home folks or if you are hosting dinner in your home, may your day be filled with peace, joy, good health and most of all LOVE!

Be Blessed!
~Dr. Pam DeVeaux

National Adoption Day



CONVO 16

November 16-18, 2014. Missionaries in Nashville attending CONVO 16 .

Robin Porter Smith, D. Faye Conley, Paulette Bryant,
Doris Porter and Supervisor DeVeaux





113th Anniversary Celebration

Star of Bethlehem AME-Baltimore, MD (affectionately known as "The Star") celebrated its 113th Anniversary on Sunday November 16, 2014 under the pastorate of Rev. Marlene R. Jefferson.  Bishop DeVeaux was the invited guest preacher. He spoke on the topic "Look What the Lord had Done", based on II Corinthians 6:4 reminding us that you can't make it in this life unless the Lord has been good to you.

"The Star" was graced by a surprise visit from Presiding Elder Emeritus Goodwin and Cynthia Douglas who mention that it was not by coincidence but by divine design that they 113th Anniversary was celebrated in the presence of the 113th Bishop! AMEN!!!

BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED!!!



Pastoral Anniversary

Rev. Dr. Lois Ann Poag-Ray, Senior Pastor of Wayman Good Hope AME-Severna Park, MD, celebrated 30 years of pastoral service on Saturday November 15, 2014 at La Fountainbleu with friends and family.



Rev. Poag-Ray was the first woman to serve as the Dean of the Washington Conference Branch of Examiners; founding Pastor of First AME- Gaithersburg, MD where she served for 9 years; founded and served for 10 years as the Executive Director of the Pilgrim AME Church Job Connection Program. These are just a few of her many accomplishments.

Along with First Gentleman, Frederick Chester Ray she continues to praise God and use the gifts and talents God has blessed them with to make a difference in the lives of the church and community.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! BE BLESSED!

St. Paul AME Anniversary

We were privileged to attend the 150th Anniversary of St. Paul AME Church where Bishop DeVeaux was the guest preacher. A wonderful day of praise and fellowship!

May God continue to BLESS this great church!!!