The Connectional Lay Council was created with the specific purpose of deepening the spiritual life of the Laity, to disseminate information, to cultivate denominational loyalty, to expand the denomination through education and evangelism, and to promote any other interest of the Kingdom of God.
As witnesses of the grace and mercy of God, the Connectional Lay Council, of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, exists to prepare and equip laity for life discipleship in the Kingdom of God. We do this by maintaining effective ministries that evangelize, encourage and edify laity in the A. M. E. Zion Church.
Lay Organization
"Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked."
~ Psalm 84:10
Ushers
The Christian Education ministry was created for the promotion and supervision of the Christian training and development of the entire membership of the church. The Christian Education Ministry offers workshops, seminars, conferences and conventions that help develop effective skills in Christian Educators and those striving for a closer walk with the Lord. It also establishes curriculum and other standards to support Christian Education programs at every level of the church.
Christian Education
Come and use your talents in the kitchen to serve in God's kingdom!
"Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him." ~ Psalm 34:8
Kitchen Ministry
The Missionary Ministries promotes growth in the knowledge and understanding of God and His plan of redemption for the world, as revealed through Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. It also does the following:
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Teach the concepts of Christian missions and provide experiences for participation in mission work and its ministries;
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Exemplify the principles of Christian living and to win others to Christ;
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Promote the cause of World Evangelism
There are 4 subdivisions:
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B.U.D.S- 0-12 years old
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Y's- 13-20 years old
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Y.A.M.S- 21-40 years old
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MISSIONARIES- 40+ years old
Missionaries Ministry
"She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy." ~ Proverbs 31:20
Women's Ministry
Stewards
"I thank Christ Jesus our LORD, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service." ~ 1 Timothy 1:12