 The Logo
The Theme
Hymn
The Theme
Song
The Affirmation of Laity
The Scripture
Theme
Lay Council Closing Prayer
The Logo
The Lay Council Logo was accepted during the tenure of Dr. Betty V. Stith and
was presented by the late Dr., Coleman DuPont Rippy who was first vice
president at the time.
The focus is on the Holy Bible of which must be an integral part of our lives
and that is why it is placed in the center.
“Come With Us to Christ” was our first Quadrennial Convention theme in
Charlotte, North Carolina.
Black signifies our pride as a race of people.
Gold signifies our striving toward purity.
The Theme Hymn
The Theme Hymn was selected also during the tenure of Dr. Betty V. Stith
because we always turn to God to guide the daily lives of the Laity of the
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.
The Theme Song
The Theme Song was written by Mrs. Charlotte Riggins during the tenure of Dr.
Betty V. Stith.
The Affirmation for Laity
We the Active Members of the Connectional Lay Council do solemnly believe, and
firmly advocate, and admirably support the following affirmation of Lay
Operation.
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We endorse and need an articulate Self Purpose
We endorse and need open minds, a faith in Christian Religion
We endorse and need people who understand all sides to questions, for herein is
Wisdom
We endorse and need human decency, good manners, humor and compassion, for each
must be considered as blessed as we
We endorse and need openness, truthfulness and honesty
We endorse and need courage to stand for each creedal, it is our rock of
affirmation
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Our mission thus remains as stated that of actively involving more people for Peace, Justice, Christian Teaching and Living for the Brotherhood of Man, Under the Fatherhood of God, and the Leadership of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.
The Affirmation For Laity was written by the late Mrs. Alean Rush, Western New York Conference, during the tenure of Dr. Betty V. Stith.
The Scriptural Theme
In All Thy Ways Acknowledge Him And He Shall Direct Thy Paths – Proverbs 3:6
The Scriptural Theme was accepted during the tenure of Dr. Betty V. Stith..
Lay Council Closing Prayer
Oh God, our Father, pour out your steadfast love upon us and keep us in your care, now and forever more. Amen.
The Laity Closing Prayer was written by Miss. Mildred R. Faulkner, New York Conference, during the tenure of Mrs. Lula K. Howard.
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