THE ROLE OF MISSIONARIES
IN
THE LOCAL CHURCH
How well do you know the function of
the local Missionary Society?
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There shall be one or more local Missionary societies in a local church?
The Pastor is apart of the Executive Committee of the local society with a vote?
The society can elect its own officers?
The local Missionary society shall secure and administer their own funds for the
support of all work under its charge?
5. The Local Board of Christian Education shall assume the responsibility for
supervision of the Missionary work of children, youth and young adults?
6. The Missionary society is only open to the women of the church?
7. The Local Church Women’s Missionary Society shall be responsible for the
training of its officers and members?
8. The president of the Local Church Women’s Missionary Society shall be
appointed by the Pastor in charge and confirmed by the Quarterly Conference?
9. The One Hundred Dollar March money is reported to the Region Missionary
Society and is used for expansion.
10. The Local Missionary Society is not apart of the Book of Discipline.
There shall be one or more local Missionary societies in a local church?
FALSE – There is only ONE local Missionary Society in a local church. If you have a larger
society, you can have circles which function under the Society.
The Pastor is apart of the Executive Committee of the local society with a vote?
FALSE – The Pastor is apart of the Executive Committee but does not have a vote.
The society can elect its own officers?
TRUE
The local Missionary society shall secure and administer their own funds for the support of all
work under its charge?
TRUE – The Missionary Society has the right per the CME Discipline and our Constitution
and Bylaws to bank their own money and disburse it on the signed order of the President.
The Local Board of Christian Education shall assume the responsibility for supervision of the
Missionary work of children, youth and young adults?
FALSE , The local Missionary Society shall assume the responsibility for supervision of the
Missionary work of children, youth, young adults and its auxiliaries BUT we are to work
with the Board of Christian Education.
The Missionary society is only open to the women of the church?
FALSE – The Missionary Society is open to any member of the CME Church who
indicates a desire to belong to and participate in the mission of the Church .
The Local Church Women’s Missionary Society shall be responsible for the training of
its officers and members?
TRUE The president of the Local Church Women’s Missionary Society shall be appointed by
the Pastor in charge and confirmed by the Quarterly Conference?
FALSE – The President shall be elected by ballot by the members of Local
Missionary Society and confirmed by the Quarterly Conference.
The One Hundred Dollar March money is reported to the Region Missionary Society
and is used for expansion.
FALSE – The Lena Jones Rice March money is reported to the Joint Board of
Finance and is used for expansion.
The Local Missionary Society is not apart of the Book of Discipline.
FALSE – The Local Missionary Society is located on pages 157-159 in the CME
Discipline 2006
What is the Purpose of the Local
Missionary Society?
• To implement the mission and unity of the Christian Church
in Christ Jesus.
• To make the mission and unity known at home and abroad.
• To encourage cooperation, fellowship, and mutual counsel
concerning the spiritual life and religious activities of the
Christian Church.
• To encourage the study of the bible and to assist in
spreading the Gospel.
• To study the needs of the society in order to aid in the
development of programs, people, processes and resources
that will enable the Missionary Society to fulfill its mission.
• To work closely with private and public institutions in
fulfillment of common goals.
How is the Local Society governed?
Organized and governed by the Constitution and
Bylaws of the Women’s Missionary Council
and the Book of Discipline of the Christian
Methodist Episcopal Church.
Organizational Structure
Executive Committee
President
Vice President
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Treasurer
Pastor-In-Charge, ex-officio, without vote
PRESIDENT
• Actively support and engage in the Missionary
work and functions on all levels
• Preside over all meetings
• Member of the Official Board, Board of Christian
Education and the Quarterly Conference.
• Cooperate with the Pastor-in- Charge in carrying
out total program of the church
• Report to the Church Conference and Quarterly
Conferences and the District President
VICE PRESIDENT
• Serve in the absence of the President
• Aid in planning and promoting the entire
program of the Society
• Chairperson of Helena B. Cobb Scholarship
Fund Day – held no later than 2nd Sunday in
January.
• Submit scholarship applications to Region Vice
President.
SECRETARY
• Responsible for keeping minutes
• Prepare reports
• Sign with the President and Treasurer all
official papers
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
• Serve in absence of Secretary
• Communicate messages of condolence,
congratulations or thanks.
TREASURER
• Receive the funds of the Local Society
• Keep an itemized record of all income and
disbursements.
• Bank money as ordered by the Local Society
• Disburse money on the signed order of the
President.
What do WE do with the Money?
Funds collected in local society
---mailed to District President
------- mailed to Region Treasurer
----------- mailed to the Council
Overseas Missions
Meals for Million
Save our Sons
Helena B. Cobb Scholarship
Hope Network
Arts and Crafts
LENA JONES RICE MARCH
Funds collected in Local Church
Reported to Presiding Elder
Reported to Joint Board of Finance
Region President reports the financial amount to the WMC in
Annual Report
Funds are used in the Region for expansion of ministry
Standing Committees
Finance Committee
Nominating Committee
Resolutions Committee
Special Committees
Compilation and Statistics – compile and have
printed all reports for the Local Society
Eula W. F. Harris Life Membership – generates
funds in support of gift fund for past Council
Presidents, Treasurers and Editors.
Credentials Committee – verify the members of
the of the local society.
Circles
In large societies, the body may be divided into
circles.
Circle Leader is NOMINATED by the circle
members and elected by the Society.
WHO ARE WE?
Division of Structure
Rossie T. Hollis Department – Training of Children - ages cradle to 11 years
old.
Mattie E. Coleman – Training of youth – ages 12-17 years old
Phyllis H. Bedford Young Adult Department – Engaging young adults in
experiences of learning, worship, fellowship and service – ages 18-35
years old.
Organization and Promotion – Promotes growth (membership) and
development of the Missionary Society
Pauline B. Grant Status of Women Department – Seeks opportunities for
women in the local church. Study the status of women in the local church
and community.
WHAT WE DO?
DIVISION OF PROGRAM
Fine Arts Department
• develop a desire to express the mission of the church through creativity.
Literature and Publication Department
• Create and publish news concerning the Missionary society
• responsible for distribution of literature
• encourage members to subscribe to the Missionary Messenger.
Thelma J. Dudley Education Department
• Use the prescribed course of study from the WMC
• express a continual educational growth of Christ’s teaching ministry.
Spiritual Life and Message Department
• Develop programs through which the Gospel can be spread
• Help members grow in spiritual life and Christian activities
• Develop and implement special prayer activities
• Promote activities in Evangelism and Christian Stewardship
HOW DO WE SERVE?
DIVISION OF SERVICE AND OUTREACH
Overseas Missions Department
• Share in meaningful ministry in our foreign work
Hunger and Meals for Million
• Sacrificial giving to alleviate hunger at home an abroad
• Raise the awareness of the social issues of hunger and
educate regarding the global needs.
Commission on Christian Social Relations
• Be informed on the social problems in the community
• Work cooperatively with social institutions
• Commission members – American Bible, Church Women
United, World Federation of Methodist and United Church
Women and National Council of Negro Women
Missionary Society and the Local
Board of Christian Education
Training of our children
To see that an effective ministry to the children
of the church (ages 1-11) is provided
Rossie T Hollis Department
CYF vs Mattie E. Coleman
Same Children=Same Goal
Young Adult Work vs Phyllis H. Bedford
Did you know?
The Rossie T. Hollis and Mattie E. Coleman
Secretaries are to serve as Sunday School
Teachers, share in planning Vacation Bible
School and work with the Christian Youth
Fellowship.
Board of Membership and Evangelism
Secretary for Spiritual Life and Message and the Local
President of the Missionary Society shall work with the
Pastor on promoting activities for evangelism.
Organization and Promotion Secretary
Encourage cooperation with Church Women United and
participation in
World Day of Prayer (March)
May Fellowship Day
World Community Day (November)
Develop and implement special prayer activities
Ministry to Men
Princess Ann Pegues
Save our Sons Scholarship
Funding of education for young men
Support of Historically Black Schools
Commission on Health Initiative
To train educate and serve as an advocacy for
African American women to be aware of life
threatening health issues.
Partnership with the Balm of Gilead
Sister to Sister Legacy Award
CONNECTIONAL DAYS AND
OBSERVANCES
Children’s Day
Rossie T. Hollis
American Bible Society Day
Commission on Christian Social Relations
Christian Youth Fellowship Day
Mattie E. Coleman
Social Concerns Day
Commission on Christian Social Relations
Missions Beyond the USA Sunday
Overseas Missions
Student Recognition Day
Mattie E. Coleman/Phyllis H. Bedford/ Rossie T. Hollis
NAACP Sunday
Commission on Christian Social Relations
COMMISSION ON HISTORY
HOPE NETWORK
The purpose of the H.O.P.E. Network is to raise funds for the building and
maintenance of the Elnora P. Hamb Women’s Missionary Council Library and
Conference Center.
The aim of the H.O.P.E. Network is to lift our families out of poverty by education;
sharing their gifts, talents and skills to become self-sufficient; to help train our
ministers for greater service; and provide computers labs and a library to service
the community
PERSONAL SACRIFICES BY
MISSIONARIES
Life Membership
$100.00
Meals for Million
$7.30
Organization and Promotion $10 for region and
$25 for Council
Lena Jones Rice March
$100.00
ACCOUNTABILITY ON ALL LEVELS
“If it doesn’t happen on the local level, it does not happen”
Dr. Sylvia Faulk
Council
Region
District
Local Church
QUESTIONS