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HAMILTON COUNTY ELECTIONS COMMISSION

(TN VOTERS INFORMATION)

 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

**Please keep "ALL" our sick and shut-in
"LIFTED" in prayer**

 

Transition of Retired Presiding Elder William W. Easley, Sr.

 

From Mrs. Ora S. Easley, International Administrator of the AME Clergy Family Information Center

God in his infinite wisdom called from earthly life to his heavenly home to rest forevermore, His servant, The Reverend Dr. William W. Easley, Jr. Presiding Elder Retired, beloved husband, father and uncle, a great spirit and servant of the Church. Dr. Easley transitioned, grateful to an almighty and unipotent God for his 61-year ministerial journey serving African Methodism, called to serve at 12 years of age.  Passing away at his home, as was his desire, following an extended illness under the care of a loving wife and home hospice; he was comfortable, surrounded by love, career memorabilia, family photos, an array of greeting cards and floral arrangements, as hymns and anthems played in the background; his favorite, “Come, Come, Ye Saints” by The Tabernacle Choir.  ALL IS WELL!

He believed deeply, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing."
 
Thank you for your prayers, acts of kindness, compassion and care for the family during the illness of Rev. Dr. William W. Easley, Jr.  and thank you in advance for remembering the family in your prayers as we navigate through our season of grief.

Brief Biographical Data
The Reverend Dr. William W. Easley, Jr., Presiding Elder Retired
African Methodist Episcopal Church

  

Presiding Elder William W. Easley Jr., Retired, the Louisville District, Kentucky Conference, was appointed to represent the A.M.E. Church as the Liaison Representative for the National Council of Churches and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference at the 1968 Poor Peoples Campaign in Washington, D.C.
 
His first General Conference was the 1972 General Conference held in Dallas, Texas, served as an alternate delegate. Thereafter, elected a Delegate to the General Conference from the West Kentucky, Western North Carolina, Washington, and West Kentucky Annual Conferences from 1976 through 2016.  Most of his work at A.M.E. General Conferences were serving on The Revisions Committee and the Compilation Committee of the Doctrine and Discipline Committee. Elected as Chairman of the 13th Episcopal District Delegation in 1976, as well as served on the A.M.E. Theological Working Papers in 1976 and 1980.
 
Represented the AME Church as a Delegate to COCU, now known as the Churches of Christ Uniting and served as a Delegate to the 15th Assembly of the World Methodist Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, the 16th Assembly of the World Methodist Conference in Singapore, Malaysia, and the 17th Assembly of the World Methodist Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
 
It was his joy to serve the AME Church as a representative on the National Council of Churches IMPACT BRIEFING SESSIONS  in the Congress of the United States, for the adoption of the SALT II ARMS LIMITATION TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE U.S.S.R. under President Jimmy Carter, and the passage of the EXTENSION OF THE VOTING RIGHTS BILL and THE FAIR HOUSING BILL under President William Clinton, and the ADOPTION OF THE AFRICA TRADE BILL under President George W. Bush.

Arrangements are pending.

Condolences may be sent to
Mrs. Ora L. Seats Easley
5981 Hitching Post Ln
Nashville, TN 37211
oeasleyl@amecfic.net

Transition of Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry
(August 25, 1937- May 3, 2025)

The Right Reverend Carolyn Tyler Guidry was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on August 25, 1937. She received an Associate of Arts Degree in Business and Secretarial Science from J.P. Campbell College in Jackson, MS. She studied Economics at Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, MS. In 1977, she graduated from Los Angeles Bible School (under the auspices of Talbot Seminary) with a four-year certificate in Religion and Bible; she is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Theology.

She received her first pastoral appointment to First A.M.E. Church in Indio, California. Under her leadership, the congregation undertook a massive renovation of the church building and parsonage and established a Day Care Center. She was the founder/director of the Unity Center for Human Development, a community faith-based project funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In 1983, she was assigned to Cain Memorial A.M.E. Church in Bakersfield, California. Rev. Tyler demonstrated her business acumen and led the Bakersfield congregation in purchasing adjacent property, now valued at over three million dollars. The church utilized this key property to establish a day care center and begin several community service programs. In 1989, Rev. Carolyn Tyler was assigned to Walker Temple A.M.E. Church in Los Angeles, California. This assignment made her a trailblazer again, the first female appointed to a major metropolitan charge in the A.M.E. Church.

She was appointed the first female Presiding Elder in the Fifth Episcopal District in 1994 and served until she was elected and consecrated the 122nd A.M.E. Bishop in 2004. She was assigned Presiding Prelate to the 16th Episcopal District from July 2004 to July 2008. Under Bishop Tyler Guidry’s leadership, the 16th District purchased its first Episcopal Residence. She started the first Annual Christian Education Conference and partnered with Payne Theological Seminary in a Ministerial Training Program. Economic Development projects, seeded through her, are now established in all conferences in the 16th District. She financed several micro-business ventures in Haiti with the help of SADA and her Sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho.  From 2008 to 2012, Bishop Guidry was assigned to the Eighth Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The district includes the states of Louisiana and Mississippi, continuing to restore the Eight Episcopal District devastated by Hurricane Katrina. She purchased a building, established a new headquarters, and purchased an Episcopal Residence in Jackson, Mississippi. She was retired by the General Conference in 2012.

She is a contributor to the fourth edition of “Those Preaching Women,” by The Rev. Dr. Ella Mitchell, published by Judson Press, which was released in June 2004. She has contributed to the publications of the A.M.E. Bishops, “The Anvil.”  Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry has received many honors and awards and has been featured in Ebony magazine. The California State Legislative Caucus honored her as California’s “Woman of the Year” and the Women of Religious Achievement as “Woman of our Times.” In 2008, she received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters for her contributions to the world and the Christian Community. Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry’s Christian services to the church and the people's progress are the driving forces of her ministry. This seed was planted while working in the NAACP office of Medger Evers until he was slain in Jackson, Mississippi.

Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry transitioned on May 3, 2025, after a brief illness in her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by five sons, one daughter, twelve grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many sons and daughters in the ministry.

Please be in prayer for the family. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
 

(The above announcements are from the Christian Recorder.)

As we thrive, let us put God first for all that He has done and continues to do for us. In  2025, let us continue to pray, praise, and press, knowing that God gives us the victory.

 

The Thriving 13th District's Goals for 2025

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1. Spend time with God in prayer daily.

2. Spend time with God in His Word.  (I suggest the One Year Bible.)

3. Praise God for what He has already done.  Keep a gratitude list.

4. Pay your tithes.

5. Pray about being a witness to any and every one you meet.

6. Celebrate someone else as often as you can - birthdays, anniversaries, new births, etc.

7. Bless someone else.

8. Get regular medical check-ups.

9. Invest in the stock market and real estate.

10. Invest in self, such as diet, healthy foods, education, and exercise.

The 13th District Calendar has been updated.
To Download the calendar:  CLICK HERE

 

Join Bishop Seawright's Morning Prayer Line

Bishop Seawright hosts a daily morning Prayer Call

(Monday - Saturday)

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Bishop Harry L. Seawright's Prayer Line

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As a reminder, we are currently in Phase 3 of the St. Paul A.M.E. Church Building Project.  As part of our commitment to the project, we kindly request that each member donate $400. Your contributions are necessary for the successful completion of the project. We greatly appreciate your support.

 

 

STANDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
(ST. PAUL AMEC-CHATTANOOGA TN)

 

The following is information for St. Paul AMEC standing meetings. Any changes WILL BE announced from the pulpit. Please note "MONTHLY" standing meetings are held after the first Sunday of each month, unless otherwise directed.

SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL BREAKFAST FEST & BIBLE STUDY——EACH 1ST SUNDAY @ 9:15 AM—PLEASE join us to study the weekly Sunday School lesson, and have a bite to eat while doing so. This is a "combined classes" study period that is conducted in the Frank L. N. Hill, Sr. Fellowship Hall. Contact Sis. Patrice Toney for additional information.

WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY——VIA ZOOM EACH TUESDAY @ 6 PM EST—Study is held via the Bible Study/Official Board (Pastor) Zoom link. Please use the front page information and links to join us for an interesting and engaging study session. We continue our studies in "The Gospel According to Saint Mark" as follows:

⇒ May 13, 2025—CANCELLED
⇒ May 20, 2025—Mark 15:22-31
⇒ May 27, 2025—CANCELLED
⇒ June 3, 2025—Mark 15:32-41
⇒ June 10, 2025—Mark 15:42-47

YOUTH ADULT THRIVE BIBLE STUDY——VIA ZOOM EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY @ 7:30 PM EST—Please join the St. Paul Youth and Young Adult Family for this Bible Study led by our young adults (This Bible Study is for those between the ages of 18 and 50) ...Please contact Sis. Ranece Brown or Bro. Julian Mayes for specific dates and other information.

CHOIR REHERSAL——THURSDAYS @ 6:00 PM EST—This is the date and time for weekly choir rehearsals. Practice dates and times for special events will be communicated by Bro. Kenneth Parks. Please contact him for any schedule changes.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING——AS ANNOUNCED FROM PULPIT—The Finance Committee meets as specified by Pastor Mayes.

TRUSTEE BOARD MEETING——JUNE 10th @ 7:15 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED FROM THE PULPUT—The Trustee Board meets every other month via Zoom (Bible Study & Official Board (Pastor's) Zoom link) unless otherwise needed/specified.

CLASS LEADER/STEWARD BOARD MEETING——May 13th @ 7:15 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED FROM THE PULPUT—The Steward Board meets every other month via Zoom (Bible Study & Official Board (Pastor's) Zoom link) unless otherwise needed/specified.

OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING——JUNE 3rd @ 7 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED FROM THE PULPUT—The Official Board meets the 1st TUESDAYS AFTER 1st SUNDAYS via the Bible Study & Official Board (Pastor's) Zoom link, unless otherwise announced. The Official Board meetings are open to "ALL CHURCH MEMBERS." Your phone number and Zoom login I.D. must be registered with Pastor Mayes to attend the Zoom call. Pastor Mayes is asking all Presidents to turn-in your organizations report to Bro. Robert Parks prior to the meeting. Please contact Pastor Mayes or Bro. Parks for additional information.

WOMEN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (WMS)——1ST SATURDAYS @ NOON—WMS meets monthly in the Frank L. N. Hill, Sr. Fellowship Hall (unless otherwise needed/specified). Please contact Sis. Tharyl Brown for additional information.

ST. PAUL AMEC-CHATTANOOGA TECH TRAINING——SCHEDULED UPON REQUEST—These training sessions are held to: 1) Train members of the Media Ministry Organization on St. Paul AMEC's A/V equipment; 2) Train St. Paul AMEC's leadership about its website and how to perform "basic" tasks on the A/V system; and, 3) Train "ALL" members on aspects of accessing St. Paul's website and other related items. POC: Bro. Ray Hill, Sr.

EVERY SUNDAY @ 10:20 AM EST—Pastor Mayes asks that if you are on program for the Sunday Worship Experience that you meet in the Pastor's/Stewardess room for prayer.

ST. PAUL AMEC-CHATTANOOGA FIRST SUNDAY UNITY DRESS ATTIRE——1ST SUNDAYS—Pastor Mayes is requesting the congregation to wear the colors BLACK/WHITE in reverence to Communion Sunday.

ST. PAUL AMEC-CHATTANOOGA 4TH SUNDAY FAMILY UNITY DRESS ATTIRE——4TH SUNDAYS—The attire for each fourth Sunday is as follows:

January—Favorite Football Jersey or T-Shirt
February—African/Black History Attire
March—St. Paul Baseball T-Shirt
April—Favorite High School or University T-Shirt
May—St. Paul Baseball T-Shirt
June—Favorite Organization
July—St. Paul Baseball T-Shirt
August—African Attire
September—2023 YPD T-Shirt
October—St. Paul Baseball or Football T-Shirt
November—Favorite High School or University T-Shirt
December—Red/Black Attire

 

MAY 25th——ANNUAL MEN'S DAY WORSHIP SERVICE @ 10:30 AM EST. Each Member is asked to donate $100 (please see your class leader). Sunday Church School begins at 9:30 AM.

SPEAKER: Rev. Dr. Pedro Badsden, Pastor, Payne Chapel A.M.E. Church, Nashville, TN
CO-CHAIRS: Bro. Michael Bradley and Bro. Homer Green

 

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
(THE FLYERS)



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