Motto: “The World for Christ”

Purpose

Promote 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; teach the concepts of Christian missions and provide experiences for participation in mission work and its ministries; exemplify the principles of Christian living and to win others to Christ; promote the cause of World Evangelism; and serve as a financial support system to undergird the world mission out reach of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, at home and oversea, to the end that, through the power of the Holy Spirit, Christ is exalted and God is glorified.

History

The Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church was organized in 1880 upon the Resolution presented by the Reverend Mark Bell to the General Conference in a session at Old ship A. M. E. Zion Church, Montgomery, Alabama.

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Missionary Society Projects

The local church missionary society visits the sick and elderly and assists them with their needs; work on social and community projects to improve the lives of others; provides for the needy, and supports the work of local, state, and national church.  All work is done to lift up Christ and His teachings.

Specifically, we run “The Lord’s Storehouse” which provides food and clothing for less fortunate community members for free.  The storehouse is open three days a week Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  The food is provided through an account with the Atlanta Food Bank.  We appreciate and solicit donations from the local church, businesses and community members.

In addition, we visit the sick and shut-in, visit nursing homes, assist college students, and support a Women’s Shelter.  During the Thanksgiving holiday season missionaries distribute fruit baskets to the elderly and needy. During the Christmas Season, the society organizes a food and toys drive for families in need.  The card ministry sends cards to the sick, shut in, and bereaved members.  This year the missionaries worked with Habitat for Humanity to build a house.

Ages

Adults ages 41 and above

Contact Person:  Carolyn L. Hart – (770) 801-8185